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Smerwick Harbour surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 25 Apr 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
10.9° 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 (Apr 28) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period. 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Smerwick Harbour over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 10 | N 9 | NW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | N 10 | WSW 10 | W 15 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WNW 15 | NW 14 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | |
0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 29 | 35 | 107 | 417 | 604 | 668 | 560 | 422 | 1332 | 1533 | 1329 | 981 | 772 | 568 | 347 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 1:04PM2.89m | 1:23AM3.09m | 2:16PM3.03m | 2:29AM3.23m | 3:11PM3.22m | 3:22AM3.38m | 3:54PM3.40m | 4:05AM3.50m | 4:31PM3.54m | 4:43AM3.58m | 5:04PM3.63m | 5:19AM3.61m | 5:36PM3.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:14PM1.22m | 7:59AM0.82m | 8:24PM1.05m | 8:55AM0.65m | 9:15PM0.84m | 9:39AM0.51m | 9:57PM0.65m | 10:16AM0.41m | 10:34PM0.51m | 10:50AM0.36m | 11:08PM0.40m | 11:22AM0.36m | 11:40PM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:06 |
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Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WNW 15 | NW 14 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
 kJ | 250 | 162 | 88 | 78 | 90 | 51 | 50 | 60 | 36 | 417 | 604 | 668 | 560 | 422 | 1332 | 1533 | 1329 | 981 | 772 | 568 | 347 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | N 7 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | N 10 | N 9 | W 15 | SW 7 | SW 7 | N 10 | NW 17 | WNW 17 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 5 | 38 | 31 | 23 | 29 | 26 | 107 | 27 | 19 | 18 | 74 | 381 | 292 | 180 | 133 | 100 | 80 | 77 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 9 | NW 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | N 11 | W 11 | WSW 10 | N 11 | W 9 | N 10 | — | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 | — | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 23 | 35 | 39 | 25 | 18 | — | 18 | 7 | 16 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | NE 4 | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 18 | — | — | 5 | 12 | 72 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 364 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 10 | 10 | 27 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 27 | 328 | 689 |
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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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