Smerwick Harbour surf break

Smerwick Harbour surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 14 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
11.5° 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 Friday (May 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Smerwick Harbour in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 (May 19) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 15th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 20th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 20th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu morning, light winds from the W by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Tue morning).

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
2
3
1
2
1
0
0
3
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
NW
10
3
NW
9
1.7
NW
9
1.4
NW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
7
1
W
12
3
WNW
13
3.5
W
12
3.5
W
12
3
WNW
11
2.3
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.5
NW
9
3.5
WSW
12
3.5
WSW
13
3
WSW
12
0.4
NW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1764
1441
447
232
158
101
176
304
3293
3536
3366
1949
1164
656
270
96
43
3567
3355
2155
14
Wind (km/h)
35
NNW
35
NNW
25
N
15
NNW
10
WNW
10
WSW
25
NW
30
WNW
25
W
35
WSW
30
SW
15
SW
20
ESE
20
S
35
SW
45
SW
40
SW
25
SSW
30
S
30
S
30
SSE
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
7:33PM3.87m
8:10AM3.60m
8:27PM3.71m
Low Tide
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
1:13PM0.29m
1:45AM0.12m
2:04PM0.51m
2:40AM0.32m
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cloud
cloud
rain showers
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rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:47
5:46
5:43
5:43
5:41
5:39
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9:27
9:29
9:30
9:31
9:32
9:35
9:36
2
1
2
2
5
3
4
4
4
2
3
2
1
Temp °C
9
10
10
10
10
11
11
11
10
10
10
10
11
12
13
13
13
13
13
13
14
1
2
3
5
7
9
5
4
4
3
4
5
7
8
5
5
5
9
8
8
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
15
0.2
SSW
15
1.7
NW
9
1.4
NW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1
WNW
7
0.5
W
14
1
W
12
3
WNW
13
3.5
W
12
3
WNW
11
2.3
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.5
NW
9
3.5
WSW
13
3
WSW
12
2.1
WSW
12
Energy kJ
34
21
447
232
158
101
96
304
3293
3366
1949
1164
656
270
96
43
3355
2155
1207
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
9
0.9
N
8
0.7
N
8
0.5
N
7
0.3
N
7
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
W
15
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.4
NW
7
Energy kJ
15
107
57
27
9
7
6
6
8
4
4
13
12
10
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
19
0.1
W
18
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
21
15
15
24
17
7
3
15
6
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
NW
10
3
NW
9
1.4
N
8
1.4
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
7
3.5
W
12
1.2
SSE
4
1
S
6
2.3
SW
8
3
SW
9
3
WSW
10
3.5
WSW
12
1.4
S
5
Energy kJ
1764
1441
273
176
297
3536
52
86
675
1341
1539
3567
114
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
4
4
3
2
Distance (km)
638
429
608
29
0
247
136
29
361
245
19
19
0
344
244
408
19
19
19
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
5
5
5
4
7
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
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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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