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Tramore surfForecast / Waterford / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 17 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tramore surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tramore sea temperature is
11.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tramore this week:
The surf forecast for Tramore over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tramore in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 23rd May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 23rd May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 20th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tramore over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the S by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | |
18 | 51 | 127 | 18 | 18 | 134 | 230 | 479 | 558 | 393 | 294 | 166 | 113 | 80 | 294 | 198 | 142 | 122 | 76 | 55 | 40 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:16AM3.78m | 6:38PM3.85m | 7:01AM3.78m | 7:24PM3.88m | 7:47AM3.70m | 8:13PM3.82m | 8:35AM3.54m | 9:04PM3.68m | 9:27AM3.34m | 10:00PM3.48m | 10:23AM3.12m | 11:02PM3.27m | 11:27AM2.93m | 00:10AM3.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:38PM0.01m | 1:03AM-0.05m | 1:23PM-0.02m | 1:51AM-0.01m | 2:10PM0.03m | 2:40AM0.13m | 2:59PM0.16m | 3:33AM0.33m | 3:51PM0.34m | 4:29AM0.57m | 4:48PM0.53m | 5:32AM0.78m | 5:53PM0.71m | ||||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 |
1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 18 |
4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 22 | 23 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | S 12 | SW 6 | SW 6 | S 12 | S 19 | S 19 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 6 | SSW 10 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 |
 kJ | 6 | 3 | 51 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 82 | 46 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 80 | 294 | 112 | 80 | 122 | 76 | 55 | 40 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 11 | S 12 | S 12 | W 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | — | SW 17 | SSW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | 11 | 26 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 21 | 198 | 142 | 41 | 18 | 20 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | — | W 11 | S 15 | S 20 | W 9 | W 15 | W 13 | — | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | — | S 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 6 | 19 | 24 | 17 | 37 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | — | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 18 | 51 | 127 | — | 18 | 134 | 230 | 479 | 558 | 393 | 294 | 166 | 113 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 341 | 336 | 50 | 163 | 195 | 234 | 270 | 359 | 258 | 341 | 205 | 178 | 205 | 205 | 133 | 174 | 174 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Tramore Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tramore provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tramore can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tramore 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 (Tramore) 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 Tramore 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.
Tramore is 9 km (6 miles) from Dunmore East. If you plan a holiday in Waterford, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dunmore East. Dunmore East has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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