Tramore
Ireland · Atlantic Europe
Right now
Partly cloudyWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.5m SW
Wind: 18 km/h NNW (offshore)
Beach faces: S
Offshore wind (blowing from land to sea). Ideal conditions, holding up wave faces for cleaner surf.
Swell direction is a decent angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:34Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- 4/3mm wetsuit recommended for 12°C water.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
Today's briefing
0.5m swell at 7s on a short period. Moderate winds. Water temperature 13°C.
AI-generated summary for Tramore. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Tramore
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 2pm (score: 5). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking slightly above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Tramore.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Tramore
Tramore is an accessible, sweeping beach break situated on the south coast of County Waterford in Ireland. The bathymetric profile relies entirely on a vast, gently sloping expanse of fine silica sand. Because the bay is partially sheltered from raw, deep-water Atlantic storm systems, it filters the kinetic energy of incoming south-westerly groundswells. A northerly wind blowing off the land provides the necessary offshore flow to groom the wave faces and maintain their shape. The wave mechanics typically produce soft, spilling lefts and rights that break slowly, offering highly forgiving, workable rides. This gradual energy dissipation makes it an excellent environment for basic trim, pop-up practice, and longboarding. Due to the moderate wave velocity, the sandy bottom, and the lack of severe hydraulic force under standard conditions, Tramore serves as a primary regional training ground. It is universally classified as an ideal, low-risk venue for beginners and intermediate surfers seeking reliable, cold-water progression.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Tramore. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Tramore?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.