Surf Forecasts:
Smerwick Harbour surf forecast from 13 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, WSW swell with 787 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with WNW swell.
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 (Jun 14) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 14th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 16th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 16th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Smerwick Harbour over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | N 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 |
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1881 | 1245 | 603 | 90 | 106 | 101 | 123 | 116 | 297 | 573 | 146 | 619 | 603 | 0 | 542 | 474 | 348 | 309 | 217 | 326 | 287 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:02PM3.67m | 4:30AM3.64m | 4:53PM3.84m | 5:24AM3.76m | 5:44PM3.95m | 6:17AM3.80m | 6:34PM4.00m | 7:10AM3.77m | 7:25PM3.97m | 8:02AM3.66m | 8:16PM3.87m | 8:55AM3.51m | 9:08PM3.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:16PM0.33m | 10:37AM0.30m | 11:07PM0.13m | 11:27AM0.24m | 11:57PM-0.00m | 12:16PM0.24m | 00:48AM-0.03m | 1:05PM0.31m | 1:39AM0.02m | 1:55PM0.44m | 2:31AM0.16m | 2:46PM0.62m | 3:25AM0.35m | ||||||||
5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:05 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | W 9 | N 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 12 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 |
1881 | 1245 | 603 | 83 | 106 | 101 | 123 | 116 | 297 | 573 | 604 | 619 | 603 | 14 | 542 | 474 | 348 | 309 | 217 | 326 | 287 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 9 | WNW 8 | W 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | SSW 12 | W 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | — | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 10 | N 11 |
10 | 10 | 9 | 90 | 45 | 83 | 48 | 18 | 9 | 15 | 146 | 14 | 14 | — | 13 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 10 | NNW 7 | S 7 | SSW 13 | W 12 | SSW 13 | N 7 | SSW 12 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
— | — | — | 88 | 15 | 23 | 17 | 26 | 17 | 4 | 15 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSW 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | WSW 10 | — | — | SSW 4 | — | WSW 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 40 | 45 | 8 | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 651 | — | — | 15 | — | 192 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 406 | 406 | 0 | 0 | 245 | 0 | 136 | 405 | 0 |
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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.










