St Finan's Bay surf break

St Finan's Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 28 May 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
12.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

St Finan's Bay surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, W swell with 4,157 kJ wave energy.

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

The most powerful waves expected at St Finan's Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 4th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun night, strong winds from the NW by Mon night).

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
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
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
1.5
WSW
6
1.7
WSW
8
1.8
WSW
9
1.6
SW
10
3
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
12
2.4
WSW
11
2.5
WSW
11
2.3
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
11
1.8
WSW
10
2
WSW
10
2.3
WSW
9
2.2
W
9
1.8
WSW
9
3.5
WSW
10
3.5
WSW
12
3
WSW
11
3
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
66
102
159
345
549
461
2239
1842
1491
1631
1288
823
661
731
809
777
540
2040
2855
2161
1870
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
25
S
30
SW
20
SSW
20
S
25
SSE
35
SSE
25
SSW
20
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SW
25
SE
25
WSW
40
NW
25
WNW
20
SW
20
SSW
35
WSW
45
SW
45
W
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
3:47PM2.99m
4:05AM2.96m
4:25PM3.07m
4:44AM3.01m
5:00PM3.12m
5:21AM3.04m
5:35PM3.14m
5:58AM3.04m
6:11PM3.14m
6:35AM3.00m
6:48PM3.10m
7:13AM2.92m
7:26PM3.03m
Low Tide
9:51PM0.65m
10:05AM0.59m
10:27PM0.57m
10:41AM0.58m
11:03PM0.52m
11:16AM0.58m
11:39PM0.50m
11:51AM0.61m
00:15AM0.51m
12:27PM0.66m
00:52AM0.56m
1:03PM0.73m
1:30AM0.64m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:31
5:31
5:30
5:28
5:28
5:26
5:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:45
9:45
9:47
9:49
9:50
9:51
9:52
3
5
12
4
4
2
2
4
Temp °C
14
14
13
13
14
14
13
14
13
13
14
13
14
13
13
13
13
14
13
13
13
9
10
8
10
10
10
7
10
9
10
11
10
12
9
8
11
9
11
6
5
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
8
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
1.7
WSW
8
1.8
WSW
9
1.6
SW
10
3
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
12
0.6
SSW
15
2.5
WSW
11
2.3
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
11
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
2.2
W
9
1.8
WSW
9
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
3
WSW
11
Energy kJ
35
102
100
345
549
461
2239
1842
150
1631
1288
823
81
81
35
777
540
26
25
25
1870
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.3
W
8
0.3
WSW
14
1
WSW
11
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.1
N
11
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
66
12
36
230
137
147
150
125
2
154
118
81
8
8
2
34
34
23
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.2
WSW
11
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.2
N
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
19
0.1
SW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
Energy kJ
21
15
12
128
20
24
3
8
4
2
7
7
14
31
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
4
0.9
SSW
4
1.5
WSW
6
2.4
WSW
11
1.8
WSW
10
2
WSW
10
2.3
WSW
9
1.2
S
5
3.5
WSW
10
3.5
WSW
12
3
WSW
11
Energy kJ
11
31
159
1491
661
731
809
71
2040
2855
2161
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
4
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
4
2
3
1
Distance (km)
49
601
396
38
280
47
36
47
49
38
38
38
36
49
431
56
38
36
280
280
209
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
4
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
4
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
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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