Smerwick Harbour surf break

Smerwick Harbour surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 14 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
11.6° 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 Friday (May 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 15th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 20th May)16ft (5.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 20th May)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed night, light winds from the W by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, strong winds from the S by Tue morning).

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
2
4
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
5
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
NW
10
3
NNW
9
1.8
NW
9
1.4
NW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
7
1.6
WNW
7
1.8
WNW
7
3
WNW
13
3.5
W
12
3.5
W
12
2.5
W
12
2.4
W
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.4
W
13
4
SW
11
5
WSW
11
4.5
WSW
11
3
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1857
1494
475
232
158
121
220
328
3449
3594
3422
1989
1344
668
358
139
55
0
0
5184
1972
Wind (km/h)
35
NNW
35
N
25
N
20
NNW
10
WNW
10
WSW
25
WNW
30
WNW
25
W
25
W
25
W
15
SW
20
SE
25
ESE
30
WSW
40
S
35
SW
45
WSW
25
SW
20
SSW
30
SSE
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
3:44PM3.58m
4:00AM3.66m
4:28PM3.80m
4:48AM3.83m
5:12PM3.95m
5:36AM3.91m
5:57PM4.01m
6:25AM3.90m
6:44PM3.98m
7:16AM3.79m
7:33PM3.87m
8:10AM3.60m
8:27PM3.71m
Low Tide
9:28AM0.41m
9:52PM0.47m
10:12AM0.21m
10:36PM0.22m
10:56AM0.09m
11:21PM0.05m
11:40AM0.07m
00:06AM-0.03m
12:26PM0.14m
00:54AM-0.00m
1:13PM0.29m
1:45AM0.12m
2:04PM0.51m
2:40AM0.32m
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cloud
cloud
cloud
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rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
light rain
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rain showers
clear
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:47
5:46
5:43
5:43
5:41
5:39
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9:27
9:29
9:30
9:31
9:32
9:35
9:36
4
1
2
2
4
2
3
6
3
6
2
4
Temp °C
9
10
10
10
10
11
11
11
10
10
10
10
10
12
13
12
12
12
12
13
14
2
2
3
5
7
8
5
4
3
4
4
7
6
7
7
5
5
4
7
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
15
0.2
SSW
15
1.8
NW
9
1.4
NW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
7
0.5
W
14
1
W
12
3
WNW
13
3.5
W
12
3.5
W
12
2.5
W
12
2.4
W
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.5
NW
9
3
W
10
Energy kJ
34
21
475
232
158
121
96
309
3449
3594
3422
1989
1344
668
358
139
41
1972
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
9
0.9
N
8
0.7
N
8
0.5
N
7
0.3
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
W
15
0.3
W
13
0.4
W
13
0.2
NNW
10
Energy kJ
15
107
57
27
9
4
6
6
8
4
4
32
55
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
21
15
15
14
17
7
15
13
12
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
NW
10
3
NNW
9
1.4
N
9
1.6
WNW
7
1.8
WNW
7
1.4
SSW
5
2.1
S
7
2
SSW
8
2.5
SSW
9
3.5
SW
10
4
SW
11
5
WSW
11
4.5
WSW
11
Energy kJ
1857
1494
298
220
328
94
432
560
1009
2007
3578
6513
5184
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
3
5
4
Distance (km)
656
658
429
136
29
0
29
407
29
19
29
0
19
23
277
244
244
241
245
0
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
4
5
4
4
3
3
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
4
5
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
3
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
6
5
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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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