Smerwick Harbour surf break

Smerwick Harbour surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 30 Mar 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
9.9° 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 Monday (Mar 30) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 16s 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 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 10s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 30th Mar)18ft (5.5m) 16s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 30th Mar)18ft (5.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 30th Mar)16ft (5.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, light winds from the NNW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri night, min 3°C on Sat night). Mainly gales.

Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
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Rating
(10 max)
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7
4
3
4
3
0
4
3
1
4
3
4
0
5
0
2
1
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
6
WNW
5.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
3
W
3
W
2.1
W
2
WSW
2.1
W
3
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
5
W
4.5
WNW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
NW
2.3
NW
2.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)16161614131212111110911131312141211121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)177131311991104324271823522307215710107727471875366825216356762331791949164514031080
Wind
(km/h)
20
NW
20
SW
10
SW
20
WSW
25
SW
20
SW
30
SW
25
NW
5
NNW
30
SSW
40
SSW
5
N
15
WNW
10
ENE
60
SSW
30
SSW
45
WNW
20
ESE
40
WSW
35
SW
45
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
on
cross-
on
offoffglasscrosscross-
on
offoffcrosscrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:24PM
3.47
4:34AM
3.71
5:01PM
3.65
5:11AM
3.83
5:35PM
3.77
5:46AM
3.88
6:06PM
3.81
6:19AM
3.85
6:36PM
3.78
6:51AM
3.74
7:06PM
3.68
7:23AM
3.57
7:37PM
3.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:09AM
0.38
10:23PM
0.56
10:47AM
0.21
11:00PM
0.38
11:20AM
0.11
11:34PM
0.26
11:52AM
0.10
12:06AM
0.22
12:22PM
0.16
12:37AM
0.24
12:52PM
0.29
1:08AM
0.34
1:22PM
0.47
1:40AM
0.51
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise7:22--7:18--7:16--7:15--7:11--7:09--7:07--
Sunset-8:10--8:12--8:14--8:15--8:17--8:19--8:21-
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Rain (mm)
-------1-158-61751162-10
Temp. °C91113911111097910108712987789
Feels °C (?)6811476342327640304-3-10
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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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