Trabeg or Kinard Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.12° N 10.21° W

Trabeg or Kinard Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Trabeg or Kinard sea temperature is
16.6°C
1.5° 

Trabeg or Kinard surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Trabeg or Kinard surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, W swell with 2,395 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Trabeg or Kinard this week:

The surf forecast for Trabeg or Kinard over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Trabeg or Kinard in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 13s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 22nd Sep)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 25th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 19th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Trabeg or Kinard over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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(10 max)
0
0
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0
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0
0
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0
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3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
13
1.8
W
10
2
W
11
1.8
W
10
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
14
1.3
SSE
5
1.1
SSE
5
1.7
WSW
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
12
10
25
9
20
21
20
17
17
7
669
959
709
14
11
11
4
83
59
475
Wind (km/h)
35
SSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
25
W
15
WSW
10
WNW
5
SSE
20
S
15
S
15
S
15
SSW
10
S
10
S
10
SSW
5
SE
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSW
5
NW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
9:45AM2.53m
10:21PM2.33m
10:53AM2.35m
11:49PM2.20m
12:27PM2.31m
1:28AM2.25m
1:52PM2.44m
2:36AM2.44m
2:48PM2.66m
3:21AM2.67m
3:29PM2.91m
3:57AM2.91m
4:05PM3.14m
Low Tide
3:51PM1.15m
4:15AM1.31m
5:18PM1.32m
6:00AM1.43m
7:13PM1.28m
7:41AM1.33m
8:24PM1.09m
8:39AM1.13m
9:09PM0.85m
9:20AM0.91m
9:44PM0.60m
9:54AM0.68m
10:16PM0.37m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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12
12
11
12
16
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16
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18
15
13
13
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15
15
13
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Information about the Trabeg or Kinard Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Trabeg or Kinard provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Trabeg or Kinard can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Trabeg or Kinard 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 (Trabeg or Kinard) 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 Trabeg or Kinard 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 Trabeg or Kinard, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Valentia which is 22 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Kerry where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Fenit which is 30 km (19 miles) away, Tra Li, Bantry and Foynes.

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