Smerwick Harbour Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.18° N 10.39° W

Smerwick Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Smerwick Harbour sea temperature is
16.0° C
0.8° 

Smerwick Harbour surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Smerwick Harbour surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NNW swell with 227 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with W 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 13th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 13th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 18th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
1
N
6
1
N
6
0.8
N
5
0.8
NNE
5
0.8
NNE
5
0.4
W
12
0.5
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
W
8
0.8
NNW
5
1.2
NNW
6
1.4
NNW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
146
111
81
62
37
35
29
46
62
74
71
42
41
23
25
24
22
12
25
94
150
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
10
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
15
NE
20
ENE
15
E
5
NE
10
N
10
E
10
W
5
NNW
5
NNE
15
N
15
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
20
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
2:46PM3.32m
3:20AM3.29m
3:48PM3.54m
4:23AM3.49m
4:44PM3.76m
5:19AM3.67m
5:36PM3.96m
6:10AM3.79m
6:24PM4.08m
6:58AM3.82m
7:11PM4.10m
7:45AM3.77m
7:56PM4.02m
Low Tide
9:06PM0.69m
9:31AM0.65m
10:06PM0.42m
10:27AM0.47m
11:00PM0.17m
11:18AM0.33m
11:51PM-0.02m
12:06PM0.24m
00:38AM-0.12m
12:52PM0.23m
1:24AM-0.10m
1:37PM0.30m
2:09AM0.02m
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5:33
5:33
5:35
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5:39
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10:00
9:59
9:58
9:57
9:55
9:54
9:53
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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13
13
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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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