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Tralee Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 08 Dec 2025 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tralee Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tralee Bay sea temperature is
10.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tralee Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Tralee Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 08) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tralee Bay in the next 12 days are 5.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 8.0m 15s period and expected on Monday (Dec 15) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 8th Dec) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 12th Dec) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 13th Dec) | 18ft (5.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tralee Bay over the next 12 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, gales from the S by Tue morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 7°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 0 | 12814 | 7248 | 4469 | 11792 | 4358 | 3876 | 4451 | 4873 | 22 | 812 | 7138 | 7494 | 17103 | 17599 | 8152 | 3806 | 1738 | 2143 | 5074 | 7755 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:31PM 3.77 | 7:45AM 3.94 | 8:24PM 3.54 | 8:38AM 3.71 | 9:20PM 3.33 | 9:33AM 3.48 | 10:18PM 3.18 | 10:32AM 3.28 | 11:19PM 3.09 | 11:34AM 3.14 | 12:20AM 3.09 | 12:37PM 3.09 | 1:17AM 3.15 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:00PM 0.20 | 1:14AM 0.65 | 1:52PM 0.43 | 2:06AM 0.90 | 2:48PM 0.68 | 3:04AM 1.13 | 3:51PM 0.90 | 4:13AM 1.30 | 5:00PM 1.05 | 5:30AM 1.37 | 6:07PM 1.11 | 6:40AM 1.33 | 7:05PM 1.11 | ||||||||
Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:33 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:41 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:27 | - | - | 4:27 | - | - | 4:27 | - | - | 4:27 | - | - | 4:25 | - | - | 4:25 | - | - | 4:25 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 4 |
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Information about the Tralee Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tralee Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tralee 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 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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