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Smerwick Harbour surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 17 Oct 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 (Oct 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Smerwick Harbour in the next 12 days are 7.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 23) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 7.0m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 23) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 21st Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 21st Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 23rd Oct) | 23ft (7.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Smerwick Harbour over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat night, light winds from the SE by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, gales from the SW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 3 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 616 | 2574 | 0 | 1960 | 1152 | 559 | 1642 | 812 | 415 | 235 | 133 | 71 | 64 | 181 | 7305 | 1403 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 3:42AM 3.29 | 3:50PM 3.46 | 4:18AM 3.46 | 4:27PM 3.59 | 4:50AM 3.59 | 5:00PM 3.66 | 5:19AM 3.67 | 5:32PM 3.68 | 5:48AM 3.70 | 6:03PM 3.65 | 6:17AM 3.66 | 6:34PM 3.56 | 6:47AM 3.57 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:28PM 0.59 | 9:43AM 0.75 | 10:05PM 0.44 | 10:19AM 0.57 | 10:36PM 0.34 | 10:51AM 0.44 | 11:06PM 0.29 | 11:21AM 0.35 | 11:35PM 0.29 | 11:51AM 0.31 | 12:04AM 0.35 | 12:21PM 0.35 | 12:33AM 0.47 | 12:52PM 0.44 | |||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:11 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:21 | ||
| Sunset | 6:44 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 3 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | - | - | 1 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | ||
| Temp. °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | -3 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Kerry
Still cross-shore at Smerwick Harbour (light winds from the ESE at ValentiaObservatory(3953 -1) 29 km from Smerwick Harbour). 0.1m 11s groundswell from the W to make surfable waves.
29 km away, 1 h 32 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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