Smerwick Harbour surf break

Smerwick Harbour surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 12 May 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
11.6° 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 Saturday (May 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Smerwick Harbour in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 16th May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 20th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 13th May)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue night, light winds from the NNW by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, strong winds from the S by Mon morning).

Tue
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
3
2
2
3
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NW
8
3.5
NW
9
5
NW
12
4.5
NW
12
3.5
NW
11
3
NW
10
3
NW
10
1.9
NW
9
1.5
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
0.9
WNW
7
0.5
W
14
0.9
WNW
12
3
WNW
14
3
WNW
13
3.5
W
12
3
W
11
2.5
W
10
1.5
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.7
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
569
2010
7306
5833
3133
1930
1472
567
282
169
93
94
248
3269
3097
3181
1763
1293
451
216
100
Wind (km/h)
30
NW
45
WNW
45
NW
40
NW
35
NNW
35
NNW
35
N
30
N
20
N
15
NW
10
SW
10
SW
20
NW
20
W
30
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
35
S
50
S
40
S
35
SSW
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
2:22AM3.20m
2:59PM3.32m
3:12AM3.44m
3:44PM3.58m
4:00AM3.66m
4:28PM3.80m
4:48AM3.83m
5:12PM3.95m
5:36AM3.91m
5:57PM4.01m
6:25AM3.90m
6:44PM3.98m
7:16AM3.79m
Low Tide
8:18PM1.04m
8:43AM0.65m
9:07PM0.76m
9:28AM0.41m
9:52PM0.47m
10:12AM0.21m
10:36PM0.22m
10:56AM0.09m
11:21PM0.05m
11:40AM0.07m
00:06AM-0.03m
12:26PM0.14m
00:54AM-0.00m
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5:50
5:48
5:47
5:46
5:43
5:43
5:41
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9:23
9:24
9:27
9:29
9:30
9:31
9:32
9:35
1
5
2
2
1
4
2
3
3
12
4
2
Temp °C
10
10
10
10
10
9
10
10
10
10
10
10
11
10
10
11
11
12
12
13
13
3
2
0
1
2
1
2
2
5
6
7
8
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.2
SSW
15
1.9
NW
9
1.5
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
0.9
WNW
7
0.5
W
14
0.9
WNW
12
3
WNW
14
3
WNW
13
0.1
SW
12
3
W
11
2.5
W
10
1.5
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.7
NW
10
Energy kJ
49
48
41
65
40
34
21
567
282
169
93
94
248
3269
3097
6
1763
1293
451
216
100
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
18
0.1
S
8
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
W
9
0.8
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.3
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
N
9
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
49
1
21
15
74
28
9
4
6
3
2
15
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
8
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
5
20
15
14
12
7
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NW
8
3.5
NW
9
5
NW
12
4.5
NW
12
3.5
NW
11
3
NW
10
3
NW
10
1.6
N
8
1
N
8
1
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
7
3.5
W
12
1.2
SSW
5
2.5
SW
8
2.5
SW
9
2.5
SW
9
Energy kJ
569
2010
7306
5833
3133
1930
1472
331
132
88
217
3181
81
935
1094
1187
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
4
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
4
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
816
670
839
706
991
638
629
422
136
613
0
0
364
29
31
245
31
31
244
244
244
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
4
4
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
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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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