Surf Forecasts:
Tralee Bay surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,332 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tralee Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Tralee Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tralee Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tralee Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | NNW 6 | W 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | W 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | W 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 57 | 56 | 50 | 30 | 30 | 85 | 26 | 15 | 31 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 213 | 189 | 376 | 1309 | 1332 | 932 | 563 | 413 | 318 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:07AM3.52m | 10:21PM3.52m | 10:53AM3.31m | 11:11PM3.23m | 11:45AM3.12m | 00:09AM2.99m | 12:45PM2.99m | 1:18AM2.86m | 1:54PM2.96m | 2:33AM2.87m | 3:01PM3.05m | 3:37AM2.99m | 3:57PM3.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:54PM0.92m | 4:25AM0.86m | 4:47PM1.16m | 5:18AM1.14m | 5:53PM1.34m | 6:25AM1.34m | 7:13PM1.41m | 7:42AM1.41m | 8:28PM1.35m | 8:50AM1.36m | 9:27PM1.20m | 9:43AM1.22m | 10:14PM1.01m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | W 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | W 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | W 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | — | NW 10 | — | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 31 | 56 | 43 | 25 | 27 | 85 | 26 | 14 | 31 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 213 | 189 | 376 | — | 1332 | — | 563 | 413 | 318 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 6 | W 9 | W 8 | — | NNW 6 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 |
| kJ | 57 | 1 | 50 | 30 | — | 27 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 12 | — | 3 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 18 | N 8 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 6 | 1 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NNW 6 | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | WNW 11 | — | NW 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 33 | — | — | 30 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 14 | 2 | — | — | — | 1309 | — | 932 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 1071 | 9 | 18 | 396 | 10 | 9 | 367 | 508 | 345 | 993 | 239 | 239 | 2072 | 13 | 829 | 1452 | 87 | 276 | 367 | 232 |
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The above surf forecast table for Tralee Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tralee Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tralee 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 (Tralee 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).
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Are you planning a holiday in Kerry? If you are looking for accommodation near Tralee Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Fenit which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Kerry where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tra Li which is 16 km (10 miles) away, Valentia, Bantry and Foynes.
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