St Finan's Bay Surf Break

St Finan's Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.84° N 10.34° W

Issued: 6 am 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's St Finan's Bay sea temperature is
13.5° C

Slightly cooler than normal

St Finan's Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


St Finan's Bay surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with 306 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for St Finan's Bay this week:

The surf forecast for St Finan's Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at St Finan's Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 19th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 19th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 24th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Finan's Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WSW
9
1.3
W
9
1.1
W
8
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.9
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.5
NW
7
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
SW
8
0.5
W
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.6
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
495
264
171
107
80
79
54
42
31
23
36
38
33
33
26
32
28
12
49
306
171
Wind (km/h)
15
S
30
S
5
SW
10
S
10
W
15
W
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
N
5
E
5
SSW
5
NE
5
SSE
10
SSW
0
N
5
NW
5
NW
10
E
10
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
8:06PM3.47m
8:44AM3.18m
8:58PM3.31m
9:38AM3.01m
9:52PM3.12m
10:34AM2.86m
10:48PM2.92m
11:32AM2.74m
11:48PM2.76m
12:32PM2.68m
00:52AM2.65m
1:31PM2.67m
1:54AM2.63m
Low Tide
1:42PM0.38m
2:17AM0.16m
2:34PM0.53m
3:12AM0.32m
3:29PM0.70m
4:08AM0.49m
4:29PM0.86m
5:08AM0.67m
5:34PM0.97m
6:10AM0.80m
6:41PM1.02m
7:10AM0.89m
7:43PM1.00m
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:22
5:22
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:02
10:02
10:02
10:04
10:04
10:04
10:04
 mm
6
1
5
3
Temp °C
15
15
13
13
14
13
13
13
13
14
15
15
16
17
17
19
19
19
22
22
21
Feels °C
11
11
12
12
13
11
11
11
11
14
14
14
16
15
16
17
16
17
19
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WSW
9
1.3
W
9
1.1
W
8
0.9
W
8
0.8
S
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.5
NW
7
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
SW
8
0.5
W
10
1.2
WNW
10
1
W
9
Energy kJ
495
264
171
107
56
79
54
42
31
23
36
38
33
33
26
32
28
10
48
306
164
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
11
1
S
7
0.9
SW
7
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
7
0.6
NW
8
0.5
W
6
0.4
NW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
6
0.2
SSW
6
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
NW
7
0.2
SSW
7
0.3
W
8
0.4
WNW
12
0.2
N
4
Energy kJ
12
12
88
79
80
55
39
36
22
12
16
7
6
4
22
8
4
12
49
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
8
0.5
S
6
0.6
SW
7
0.6
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.5
W
7
0.5
NW
7
0.4
W
6
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
10
0.2
WSW
12
0.3
W
9
0.2
SSW
7
0.2
NNW
7
0.2
W
5
0.3
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
S
19
Energy kJ
96
19
42
35
41
24
27
12
5
5
8
14
15
5
5
2
8
2
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
6
1.7
SSW
6
0.3
NE
2
0.8
SE
5
1.6
SE
6
Energy kJ
52
212
1
38
171
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
36
36
10
36
38
38
38
38
0
0
237
0
30
395
0
0
628
237
30
30
30
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
6
7
4
9
5
9
4
7
7
5
6
5
6
5
7
9
8
6
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Information about the St Finan's Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for St Finan's Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at St Finan's Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our St Finan's Bay 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 (St Finan's Bay) 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 St Finan's Bay 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 St Finan's Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Valentia which is 12 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Kerry where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Fenit which is 59 km (37 miles) away, Bantry and Tra Li.

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