Smerwick Harbour surf break

Smerwick Harbour surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 21 Apr 2026 IST
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Smerwick Harbour surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Smerwick Harbour sea temperature is
10.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Smerwick Harbour this week:

The surf forecast for Smerwick Harbour over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Smerwick Harbour in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 12s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 27th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 27th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 21st Apr)5ft (1.6m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Smerwick Harbour over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the E by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
1.6
SSW
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
1.4
SW
1
SW
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
NW
0.1
N
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
Period(s) (?)1414121111105412441110888888816
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1076947350109461011053001131334763257
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
40
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
30
SE
20
ESE
15
E
15
SE
10
E
5
E
0
WSW
0
WNW
5
NE
10
NNW
5
NNE
0
SE
5
W
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
off
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:33PM
3.62
9:10AM
3.33
9:31PM
3.36
10:18AM
3.05
10:41PM
3.14
11:39AM
2.88
12:03AM
3.04
1:04PM
2.89
1:23AM
3.09
2:16PM
3.03
2:29AM
3.23
3:11PM
3.22
3:22AM
3.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:11PM
0.47
2:42AM
0.43
3:04PM
0.80
3:45AM
0.71
4:11PM
1.09
5:08AM
0.92
5:41PM
1.26
6:43AM
0.95
7:14PM
1.22
7:59AM
0.82
8:24PM
1.05
8:55AM
0.65
9:15PM
0.84
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Sunrise6:31--6:30--6:28--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20--
Sunset-8:49--8:50--8:52--8:53--8:54--8:57--8:59-
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C111110111111141413141613141412121211121210
Feels °C (?)33222677891110121210109810108
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Information about the Smerwick Harbour Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Smerwick Harbour provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Smerwick Harbour can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Smerwick Harbour 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 (Smerwick Harbour) 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 Smerwick Harbour 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 Smerwick Harbour, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Valentia which is 31 km (19 miles) away. Other places in and around Kerry where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Fenit which is 38 km (24 miles) away, Tra Li and Bantry.

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