Surf Forecasts:
Smerwick Harbour surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 2,124 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Smerwick Harbour this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Smerwick Harbour in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 (Aug 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Smerwick Harbour over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu night, light winds from the N by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | WSW 9 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 12 | W 11 | WSW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
438 | 943 | 1661 | 1807 | 2002 | 1981 | 1080 | 901 | 350 | 173 | 152 | 146 | 62 | 26 | 38 | 9 | 16 | 19 | 58 | 1423 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:13AM3.34m | 9:29PM3.23m | 9:55AM3.09m | 10:16PM2.91m | 10:44AM2.85m | 11:16PM2.65m | 11:51AM2.67m | 00:38AM2.50m | 1:17PM2.64m | 2:10AM2.54m | 2:37PM2.77m | 3:18AM2.72m | 3:33PM3.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:10PM0.77m | 3:31AM0.85m | 3:54PM1.04m | 4:16AM1.16m | 4:52PM1.29m | 5:19AM1.41m | 6:22PM1.44m | 6:58AM1.52m | 8:03PM1.39m | 8:27AM1.42m | 9:10PM1.20m | 9:23AM1.22m | 9:56PM0.95m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | |
mm | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | WNW 10 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | NW 6 | SW 15 | NW 5 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 11 | WSW 9 |
27 | 943 | 46 | 25 | 24 | 61 | 804 | 406 | 140 | 72 | 37 | 31 | 26 | 9 | 56 | 9 | 16 | 19 | 26 | 1423 | 1306 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | SSW 17 | N 7 | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SW 14 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
4 | 28 | 1 | — | — | — | 21 | 54 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 25 | 56 | 26 | 16 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 58 | 46 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 7 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | N 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 14 | — | — |
2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 5 | 55 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 51 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | — | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — |
438 | — | 1661 | 1807 | 2002 | 1981 | 1080 | 901 | 350 | 173 | 152 | 146 | 62 | 21 | 38 | — | — | — | 44 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 405 | 587 | 31 | 409 | 408 | 296 | 381 | 225 | 123 | 387 | 91 | 27 | 27 | 117 | 27 | 10 | 407 | 22 | 19 | 244 | 289 |
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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.











