St Finan's Bay surf break

St Finan's Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 30 Mar 2026 IST
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St Finan's Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's St Finan's Bay sea temperature is
9.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Mar 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at St Finan's Bay in the next 16 days are 8.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 02) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 30th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 30th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 6th Apr)28ft (8.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Finan's Bay 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 NNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, gales from the SSW by Fri night).

Mon
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
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Rating
(10 max)
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1
0
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3
0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
WNW
4
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.5
W
3
W
1.9
W
1.6
W
1.7
WSW
3
WSW
3.5
W
3
W
4
SW
4.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
WSW
2
WNW
1.9
WNW
4
SSW
7
WSW
Period(s) (?)1516141312121110101010131291111111312813
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9671725837852454211620011862785509561160835272524274443632317165912931073219014882
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
10
WSW
20
W
20
WSW
20
SW
25
SW
35
NNW
20
NNW
20
S
35
SSW
45
SW
10
S
10
S
55
SSW
45
SW
45
WSW
40
WSW
35
SW
30
SSW
65
SSE
55
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
onononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:12PM
3.13
4:22AM
3.31
4:50PM
3.28
5:00AM
3.42
5:24PM
3.38
5:35AM
3.46
5:56PM
3.42
6:08AM
3.44
6:27PM
3.39
6:40AM
3.35
6:57PM
3.30
7:13AM
3.21
7:28PM
3.17
7:46AM
3.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:09PM
0.50
10:32AM
0.18
10:46PM
0.35
11:06AM
0.09
11:19PM
0.25
11:37AM
0.08
11:51PM
0.21
12:08PM
0.13
12:23AM
0.25
12:38PM
0.26
12:54AM
0.34
1:09PM
0.43
1:27AM
0.50
Mon
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise--7:20--7:16--7:15--7:13--7:09--7:07--7:05
Sunset8:09--8:12--8:14--8:15--8:16--8:19--8:20--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C12139111111989911991110888898
Feels °C (?)9115666223127711-2010-3-4
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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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