Smerwick Harbour surf break

Smerwick Harbour surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 18 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
11.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Saturday (May 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Smerwick Harbour in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 23rd May)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 25th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 19th May)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon morning, strong winds from the SW by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu morning, light winds from the S by Sat night).

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
4
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
1.4
W
9
4
WSW
10
4.5
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
13
3
WSW
12
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
8
1.7
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
9
1.3
WSW
9
1.5
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.1
W
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1121
455
122
306
0
7323
3668
2211
8
9
8
5
1
1
0
416
336
254
388
380
494
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
35
SSE
30
SSW
40
SW
45
SW
35
WSW
30
SSW
30
S
40
S
35
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
10
SW
5
ESE
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
glassy
High Tide
6:44PM3.98m
7:16AM3.79m
7:33PM3.87m
8:10AM3.60m
8:27PM3.71m
9:08AM3.38m
9:25PM3.51m
10:11AM3.17m
10:28PM3.33m
11:20AM3.03m
11:37PM3.19m
12:30PM2.99m
00:45AM3.13m
Low Tide
12:26PM0.14m
00:54AM-0.00m
1:13PM0.29m
1:45AM0.12m
2:04PM0.51m
2:40AM0.32m
2:59PM0.76m
3:42AM0.54m
4:03PM0.98m
4:53AM0.72m
5:18PM1.13m
6:09AM0.82m
6:37PM1.15m
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
mod rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:41
5:39
5:39
5:37
5:35
5:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:32
9:35
9:36
9:37
9:38
9:39
9:42
6
4
6
2
2
2
3
10
Temp °C
10
12
12
12
12
12
13
14
13
14
13
14
14
14
13
14
14
13
15
16
16
5
7
7
5
4
5
8
8
7
8
8
10
12
10
10
11
11
10
13
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
1.4
W
9
4.5
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
13
3
WSW
12
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
10
2.2
SW
10
2.5
SW
12
2.2
WSW
11
2
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
9
1.3
WSW
9
1.5
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.2
WSW
9
Energy kJ
1121
455
122
306
7323
3668
2211
8
9
918
1652
1176
825
527
416
336
254
388
380
232
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.1
N
9
0.2
W
15
0.3
W
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
7
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
1.1
W
14
Energy kJ
4
2
17
31
25
24
22
8
5
21
19
10
18
18
20
20
17
494
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
14
0.1
SW
19
0.1
W
18
0.1
NW
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
8
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
18
0.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
3
4
15
6
4
21
21
1
1
7
10
6
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
6
1.8
SW
8
2.1
SW
8
4
WSW
10
2.4
SW
11
2.5
SW
10
1.3
S
5
Energy kJ
157
418
579
2684
1250
1290
94
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
Distance (km)
19
22
19
244
244
245
408
19
19
19
19
19
19
22
19
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
4
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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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