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St Finan's Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for St Finan's Bay this week:
The surf forecast for St Finan's Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at St Finan's Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Finan's Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu morning, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Sat night, light winds from the NNE by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 6532 | 2357 | 1768 | 1585 | 1318 | 598 | 412 | 707 | 240 | 68 | 41 | 40 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 15 | 59 | 110 | 198 | 170 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | glass | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 3:04AM 2.79 | 3:18PM 3.01 | 3:54AM 2.99 | 4:04PM 3.20 | 4:34AM 3.16 | 4:42PM 3.35 | 5:08AM 3.28 | 5:17PM 3.43 | 5:40AM 3.34 | 5:49PM 3.44 | 6:10AM 3.36 | 6:20PM 3.40 | 6:39AM 3.31 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:46PM 0.73 | 9:07AM 0.85 | 9:37PM 0.50 | 9:52AM 0.64 | 10:17PM 0.31 | 10:29AM 0.47 | 10:51PM 0.17 | 11:02AM 0.34 | 11:22PM 0.10 | 11:33AM 0.27 | 11:52PM 0.10 | 12:04PM 0.26 | 12:21AM 0.17 | 12:34PM 0.31 | |||||||||
Wed 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | ||
| Sunset | 7:52 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 5 | 10 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 5 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Kerry
The wind is still cross-on at St Finan's Bay (light winds from the S at ValentiaObservatory(3953 -1) 13 km from St Finan's Bay). A 3.8m groundswell from the WSW is too big for here
1 h 4 min ago
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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 12 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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