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Sandy Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 19 Mar 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandy Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 23) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Bay in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 22) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 26) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 23rd Mar) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 23rd Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 22nd Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 163 | 74 | 38 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 347 | 4167 | 3131 | 3409 | 1821 | 1235 | 716 | 929 | 969 | 1248 | 773 | 397 | 379 | 269 | 343 | 294 | 1338 | 1702 | 3055 | 3334 | 2263 | 1277 | 772 | 742 | 2301 | 5413 | 3690 | 1655 | 1060 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:44PM 3.37 | 8:02AM 3.19 | 8:19PM 3.14 | 8:43AM 2.92 | 9:07PM 2.92 | 9:42AM 2.68 | 10:20PM 2.74 | 11:16AM 2.56 | 11:59PM 2.75 | 12:56PM 2.69 | 1:22AM 2.98 | 2:06PM 2.99 | 2:20AM 3.32 | 2:56PM 3.36 | 3:07AM 3.70 | 3:39PM 3.73 | 3:49AM 4.04 | 4:19PM 4.04 | 4:30AM 4.29 | 4:58PM 4.26 | 5:12AM 4.43 | 5:38PM 4.35 | 5:54AM 4.42 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:42AM 0.90 | 1:55PM 1.05 | 2:18AM 1.16 | 2:32PM 1.31 | 3:08AM 1.41 | 3:30PM 1.55 | 4:39AM 1.58 | 5:23PM 1.65 | 6:45AM 1.46 | 7:11PM 1.46 | 7:55AM 1.11 | 8:12PM 1.13 | 8:42AM 0.69 | 8:57PM 0.76 | 9:23AM 0.28 | 9:37PM 0.41 | 10:01AM -0.07 | 10:17PM 0.11 | 10:40AM -0.30 | 10:56PM -0.09 | 11:19AM -0.37 | 11:36PM -0.17 | 11:58AM -0.28 | |||||||||||||
Wed 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Mon 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 |
| Sunset | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 9 | 14 | 7 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 5 | - | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | -5 | -2 | -2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Sat morning). Mainly near gales. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri night, min 7°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri night, light winds from the ENE by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Sandy Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sandy Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sandy Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sandy 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 (Sandy 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 Sandy 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 Sandy Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Fenit which is 10 km (6 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 21 km (13 miles) away, Valentia, Foynes and Bantry.
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