St. Finian's Bay Surf Report
St. Finian's Bay — surf & tide guide
St. Finian's Bay is a beach in Kerry, Ireland. It works best on a SW–W swell with NE–ESE winds blowing offshore. The beach faces WSW. Ideal size is 0.8–3.0 m at 8–14 s.
- Break type
- Beach break
- Best swell
- SW–W · 0.8–3.0m
- Best wind
- NE–ESE offshore
- Best tide
- Mid
- Best period
- 9–15s
- Skill level
- Beginner+
- Best season
- Sep–Apr
- Parking
- Beach car park
small SW-facing bay · near the chocolate factory.
St. Finian's Bay has semidiurnal (two highs a day) tides with an approximate moderate range of 3.9 m. Works most tides. More Kerry spots →
About St. Finian's Bay
St. Finian's Bay sits on the south-western tip of the Iveragh peninsula, near Ballinskelligs - one of the most remote and beautiful surf spots in Kerry. On a clear day you can see the Skellig Islands offshore from the beach.
The bay catches SW swells and works on N offshore winds. It's quieter than the Dingle peninsula spots simply because it's further off the main tourist route. Mid tide is best. A surf school operates in the bay in season; otherwise it's a self- sufficient location.
Hazards & Notes
- Remote location - bring food, water and a friend
- Rocks at both ends of the bay
- Currents on bigger days
- Cold water · proper wetsuit needed outside high summer
14-Day Forecast
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