Smerwick Harbour surf break

Smerwick Harbour surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 14 Mar 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
9.5° 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 Sunday (Mar 15) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 8.0m and 20s period. 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 9.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 15th Mar)26ft (8.0m) 20s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 15th Mar)26ft (8.0m) 20s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 15th Mar)31ft (9.5m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat afternoon, near gales from the S by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
0
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!
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2
4
8
5
3
0
0
2
2
2
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
3.5
WNW
5.5
WNW
9.5
WNW
7.5
WNW
6.5
WNW
5.5
W
3
WNW
3
WNW
4.5
W
4
W
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)121310121918161414131614131312121111101312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)35853055257891786257334828215311288129672759117346607471729761523876553256143669548
Wind
(km/h)
25
WNW
30
SSW
40
W
50
W
40
WSW
50
SSW
45
SSW
55
S
40
SSW
10
SW
15
ENE
10
ENE
20
NNE
20
NE
25
ENE
15
NE
10
E
10
SE
5
SE
10
ESE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:17AM
2.98
2:50PM
2.96
2:59AM
3.28
3:27PM
3.26
3:35AM
3.57
4:01PM
3.54
4:10AM
3.82
4:35PM
3.77
4:44AM
4.00
5:09PM
3.93
5:20AM
4.09
5:44PM
4.00
5:58AM
4.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:10PM
1.27
8:42AM
0.95
8:51PM
0.98
9:17AM
0.63
9:26PM
0.70
9:49AM
0.34
10:00PM
0.44
10:21AM
0.09
10:33PM
0.23
10:54AM
-0.08
11:08PM
0.08
11:28AM
-0.14
11:43PM
0.03
Sat
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50--6:47--6:45--6:43
Sunset6:43--6:45--6:45--6:47--6:50--6:52--6:52--
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-11-43--423----------
Temp. °C9118891011111199111111101311111198
Feels °C (?)35-1-300223669775999962
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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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