Smerwick Harbour surf break

Smerwick Harbour surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 25 May 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
12.2° 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 Tuesday (May 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Smerwick Harbour in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 31st May)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 31st May)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Mon
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
3
0
4
0
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
W
12
2
W
12
1.8
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.4
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.2
WNW
11
1.1
WSW
7
0.8
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
8
1.4
WSW
9
2.4
WSW
11
0.1
N
11
2.5
WSW
12
0.2
N
10
3.5
WSW
11
3
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1155
1155
790
507
361
234
117
81
23
14
12
118
96
45
287
1511
2
1582
8
2523
1668
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
5
SSE
15
ENE
5
SE
10
S
20
S
30
S
30
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSE
25
SSW
30
SW
20
SW
20
S
25
S
25
S
35
SSW
on
on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
1:49AM3.12m
2:30PM3.13m
2:45AM3.16m
3:16PM3.24m
3:33AM3.22m
3:57PM3.34m
4:16AM3.27m
4:34PM3.42m
4:55AM3.32m
5:09PM3.47m
5:32AM3.35m
5:44PM3.49m
6:09AM3.34m
Low Tide
7:45PM1.08m
8:15AM0.79m
8:41PM0.95m
9:02AM0.75m
9:27PM0.82m
9:43AM0.70m
10:07PM0.70m
10:20AM0.67m
10:43PM0.60m
10:55AM0.64m
11:19PM0.53m
11:30AM0.64m
11:54PM0.50m
12:05PM0.66m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:33
5:31
5:30
5:28
5:28
5:26
5:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:43
9:44
9:45
9:46
9:47
9:49
9:51
9:52
5
9
2
2
2
Temp °C
18
19
22
22
22
24
23
17
15
14
13
13
14
13
14
13
12
13
14
13
14
16
19
22
22
24
24
24
19
12
9
9
10
11
9
9
8
8
10
11
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
W
12
2
W
12
1.8
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.4
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.4
SW
16
1.1
WSW
7
1.2
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
9
1.4
WSW
9
2.4
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
11
2.5
WSW
12
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
10
3
WSW
11
Energy kJ
1155
1155
790
507
361
234
117
81
23
12
67
118
298
212
287
1511
807
1582
8
7
1668
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.5
N
5
0.6
N
5
0.6
NNE
5
0.3
NNE
4
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
SW
16
0.2
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
11
0.8
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
W
13
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.2
N
10
0.1
NW
10
0.9
SW
15
Energy kJ
17
6
6
6
10
20
17
4
16
66
12
107
96
45
125
104
109
8
4
322
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
21
0.1
S
21
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
11
0.5
NW
9
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
WNW
8
0.1
N
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
N
9
Energy kJ
18
9
15
7
13
30
30
41
14
12
42
61
66
95
6
2
5
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.3
S
3
0.7
S
4
0.7
S
4
1.1
WSW
6
0.8
S
4
0.7
S
4
1.7
S
6
3.5
SW
11
3.5
WSW
11
Energy kJ
6
1
2
14
14
74
19
14
197
2838
2523
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
4
3
4
3
Distance (km)
24
10
10
10
0
10
0
0
141
407
241
0
0
19
19
245
19
0
19
0
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
6
7
9
6
7
6
6
5
5
4
5
4
7
4
5
6
5
6
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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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