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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 Friday (Apr 26) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Bay in the next 12 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 28th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 12 days.
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1186 | 1074 | 1189 | 737 | 340 | 227 | 100 | 113 | 101 | 170 | 131 | 171 | 281 | 232 | 208 | 416 | 386 | 92 | 44 | 43 | 171 | 124 | 81 | 67 | 59 | 67 | 85 | 55 | 53 | 194 | 31 | 239 | 247 | 183 | 168 | 357 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:03AM 3.68 | 7:17PM 3.73 | 7:38AM 3.54 | 7:53PM 3.60 | 8:17AM 3.37 | 8:33PM 3.43 | 9:04AM 3.17 | 9:24PM 3.25 | 10:05AM 2.98 | 10:29PM 3.11 | 11:22AM 2.88 | 11:47PM 3.07 | 12:46PM 2.95 | 1:05AM 3.18 | 1:59PM 3.18 | 2:14AM 3.41 | 2:59PM 3.48 | 3:12AM 3.68 | 3:49PM 3.77 | 4:03AM 3.92 | 4:35PM 4.01 | 4:51AM 4.09 | 5:18PM 4.16 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:47AM 0.41 | 12:59PM 0.51 | 1:19AM 0.50 | 1:32PM 0.66 | 1:55AM 0.64 | 2:08PM 0.84 | 2:37AM 0.82 | 2:52PM 1.04 | 3:30AM 1.00 | 3:50PM 1.24 | 4:43AM 1.11 | 5:13PM 1.36 | 6:16AM 1.07 | 6:49PM 1.29 | 7:38AM 0.84 | 8:05PM 1.05 | 8:39AM 0.53 | 9:03PM 0.74 | 9:30AM 0.24 | 9:53PM 0.43 | 10:15AM 0.04 | 10:38PM 0.18 | 10:58AM -0.06 | |||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the E by Wed morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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