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Scraggane Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Scraggane Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Scraggane Bay sea temperature is
12.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scraggane Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Scraggane Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scraggane Bay in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 16th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 18th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 13th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scraggane Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed morning, light winds from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 12 | |
5591 | 4916 | 2756 | 1433 | 1126 | 698 | 333 | 221 | 117 | 94 | 220 | 2057 | 2195 | 2391 | 1649 | 908 | 502 | 394 | 274 | 358 | 1229 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:09PM3.44m | 3:22AM3.55m | 3:54PM3.72m | 4:10AM3.78m | 4:38PM3.95m | 4:58AM3.97m | 5:22PM4.12m | 5:46AM4.07m | 6:07PM4.19m | 6:35AM4.06m | 6:54PM4.16m | 7:26AM3.95m | 7:43PM4.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:15PM0.78m | 9:36AM0.41m | 10:00PM0.49m | 10:20AM0.21m | 10:44PM0.23m | 11:03AM0.10m | 11:28PM0.06m | 11:47AM0.08m | 00:14AM-0.02m | 12:33PM0.16m | 1:01AM0.01m | 1:20PM0.32m | 1:52AM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:34 |
— | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | — | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | NW 9 |
 kJ | — | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 333 | 221 | 117 | 94 | 220 | 2057 | 2195 | — | 1649 | 908 | 502 | 394 | 274 | 358 | 20 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | W 14 | W 9 | WNW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | NW 10 | WNW 10 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 14 | 77 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | — | 100 | 61 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | WNW 13 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 35 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 12 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | SSE 3 | W 12 |
| kJ | 5591 | 4916 | 2756 | 1433 | 1126 | 698 | — | — | — | — | 186 | — | — | 2391 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 2 | 1229 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 815 | 1237 | 698 | 998 | 641 | 432 | 84 | 122 | 0 | 1 | 349 | 1 | 221 | 379 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 225 | 226 | 9 |
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Information about the Scraggane Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Scraggane Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Scraggane Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scraggane Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Scraggane Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Scraggane Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Kerry? If you are looking for accommodation near Scraggane Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Fenit which is 12 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Kerry where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tra Li which is 22 km (14 miles) away, Valentia, Foynes and Bantry.
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