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Smerwick Harbour surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Smerwick Harbour this week:
The surf forecast for Smerwick Harbour over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Smerwick Harbour in the next 12 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 17th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 17th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Smerwick Harbour over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue morning, near gales from the SW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu night, near gales from the N by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Mon 22 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 4520 | 1806 | 1067 | 17 | 12 | 7403 | 3769 | 507 | 254 | 575 | 692 | 1677 | 1187 | 972 | 1950 | 1080 | 430 | 401 | 644 | 1122 | 715 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:34AM 2.76 | 1:09PM 2.92 | 2:09AM 2.85 | 2:31PM 3.10 | 3:18AM 3.07 | 3:31PM 3.35 | 4:07AM 3.30 | 4:16PM 3.58 | 4:46AM 3.50 | 4:54PM 3.75 | 5:20AM 3.64 | 5:28PM 3.84 | 5:51AM 3.72 | 6:00PM 3.87 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:49AM 1.33 | 7:51PM 1.05 | 8:21AM 1.19 | 9:02PM 0.81 | 9:21AM 0.95 | 9:52PM 0.55 | 10:06AM 0.71 | 10:32PM 0.34 | 10:43AM 0.52 | 11:06PM 0.20 | 11:16AM 0.37 | 11:37PM 0.12 | 11:48AM 0.29 | |||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Mon 22 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:40 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 5 | 23 | - | - | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | - | - | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Kerry
The wind is still cross-off at Smerwick Harbour (moderate winds from the W at ValentiaObservatory(3953 -1) 29 km from Smerwick Harbour). 3.7m 12s groundswell from the W which is too big for here.
29 km away, 1 h 27 min ago
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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 12 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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