Smerwick Harbour Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.18° N 10.39° W

Smerwick Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Smerwick Harbour sea temperature is
16.9° C
0.9° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, WSW swell with 551 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 8th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 8th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 12th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
8
0.8
NW
8
0.7
W
8
0.9
N
11
0.7
N
10
1
WSW
11
0.4
N
9
0.3
N
8
0.5
W
12
1.6
WSW
10
1.6
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.3
W
9
1.2
W
8
1.3
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
342
255
394
326
311
163
95
63
184
92
249
24
12
73
473
509
405
268
196
258
212
Wind (km/h)
25
S
25
S
10
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
W
5
S
10
SSW
15
SE
20
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
20
S
15
S
10
SW
10
W
10
WNW
15
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
1:19PM3.03m
2:03AM2.97m
2:37PM3.20m
3:19AM3.18m
3:42PM3.48m
4:20AM3.44m
4:37PM3.78m
5:11AM3.67m
5:24PM4.01m
5:57AM3.83m
6:08PM4.15m
6:39AM3.90m
6:50PM4.17m
Low Tide
6:52AM1.10m
7:46PM1.02m
8:18AM1.00m
9:03PM0.76m
9:27AM0.78m
10:03PM0.43m
10:22AM0.54m
10:54PM0.14m
11:09AM0.33m
11:39PM-0.08m
11:52AM0.19m
00:21AM-0.18m
12:33PM0.14m
1:01AM-0.16m
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6:13
6:15
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6:20
6:22
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9:17
9:15
9:14
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9:08
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Temp °C
17
18
17
16
17
16
18
18
18
20
20
19
19
19
18
17
17
15
16
16
16
Feels °C
13
15
17
14
16
16
18
17
17
16
16
16
17
19
19
17
16
14
13
13
14
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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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