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Smerwick Harbour surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 08 Apr 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
10.1° 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 Wednesday (Apr 08) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 6.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 8th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 9th Apr) | 20ft (6.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 12th Apr) | 21ft (6.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Smerwick Harbour over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed night, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed morning, near gales from the SSE by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the WSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 2810 | 1538 | 1670 | 4105 | 14416 | 10803 | 6014 | 3917 | 3259 | 14522 | 12407 | 7791 | 14652 | 11157 | 5013 | 1808 | 867 | 666 | 419 | 353 | 157 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | off | cross- off | off | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:31PM 2.86 | 10:08AM 2.60 | 10:34PM 2.68 | 11:28AM 2.46 | 12:01AM 2.61 | 1:01PM 2.50 | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:03PM 1.20 | 3:38AM 1.24 | 3:54PM 1.44 | 4:53AM 1.43 | 5:22PM 1.59 | 6:46AM 1.43 | 7:14PM 1.52 | ||||||||||||||
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:37 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 5 | 1 | - | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 3 | 4 | -3 | -2 | 2 | -2 | 1 | -5 | -6 | -6 | -4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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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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