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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 Saturday (May 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 14) at 10AM. 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+) | 10PM (Sat 11th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 12th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 14th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 12 days.
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 58 | 55 | 42 | 42 | 300 | 1397 | 1314 | 710 | 332 | 192 | 456 | 1759 | 861 | 1599 | 938 | 958 | 891 | 535 | 351 | 109 | 65 | 49 | 81 | 78 | 80 | 56 | 65 | 60 | 58 | 55 | 55 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 416 | 259 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:23PM 3.99 | 7:53AM 3.72 | 8:06PM 3.77 | 8:40AM 3.44 | 8:53PM 3.51 | 9:32AM 3.15 | 9:45PM 3.25 | 10:32AM 2.91 | 10:46PM 3.05 | 11:41AM 2.78 | 11:55PM 2.93 | 12:53PM 2.77 | 1:05AM 2.93 | 1:57PM 2.88 | 2:05AM 3.01 | 2:47PM 3.04 | 2:55AM 3.14 | 3:28PM 3.23 | 3:38AM 3.28 | 4:04PM 3.41 | 4:17AM 3.41 | 4:38PM 3.57 | 4:54AM 3.52 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:28AM 0.23 | 1:43PM 0.60 | 2:13AM 0.48 | 2:27PM 0.89 | 3:03AM 0.76 | 3:16PM 1.17 | 4:01AM 1.02 | 4:18PM 1.40 | 5:15AM 1.20 | 5:39PM 1.52 | 6:37AM 1.23 | 7:02PM 1.49 | 7:43AM 1.14 | 8:06PM 1.35 | 8:33AM 1.01 | 8:54PM 1.16 | 9:14AM 0.86 | 9:34PM 0.97 | 9:50AM 0.73 | 10:11PM 0.79 | 10:24AM 0.63 | 10:45PM 0.64 | 10:57AM 0.56 | |||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 |
| Sunset | 9:21 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:23 | - | - | 9:25 | - | - | 9:28 | - | - | 9:29 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:31 | - | - | 9:34 | - | - | 9:35 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 6 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 4 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 10 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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