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Port Marsh Forecast
Live wave height, wind and water temp — plus an 8-day forecast scored 0–100 for every sport.
Current conditions
Photo: Machaire Rabhartaigh Glamping via Google
What are the conditions at Port Marsh today? (4 Sept)
Today at Port Marsh: Epic! for windsurfing — 93/100 for expert level. Wind 22 kn W · Waves 2.4 m, 10 s · Tide 0.8–-1.1 m. Best window around 02:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Port Marsh: 2.4m waves with very strong cross-shore wind. Windsurfing looks Epic! in the midday, with Kite Surfing also worth considering. Water temperature is 16°C / 61°F.
Forecast updated · ShorSense™
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Built from the sea floor up.

Seafloor mapping
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Coastal propagation
Per-sport scoring
In context.
A remote, scenic beach with a broad sandy strand facing north-west, beside a ferry pier at the edge of a protected bay. Left of the pier, a left-hand reef/point break works at all tide stages on a north-north-west swell with a south offshore wind, though the reef has exposed rocks and summer is usually flat. Popular with surfers, windsurfers and kitesurfers. No lifeguard service; rip currents are present and signposted.
- Coords
- 55.1494°N, 8.1594°W
- Facing
- NW
- Nearest
- Machaire Rabhartaigh
- Swell now
- W 284°
- Wind now
- W 261°
- Tide
- Tracked
- Updated
- 2026-06-16
- Surf
- Windsurf
- Kite
- Kite Foil
- Wing
- E-Foil
- Paddleboarding
- Swim
- Kayak
- Canoe
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Frequently asked questions.
Is Port Marsh good for surfing today?
Port Marsh scores 54/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Okay. Wind 22 kn W · Waves 2.4 m, 10 s · Tide 0.8–-1.1 m. Best window around 00:00 UTC. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.
What is the wind like at Port Marsh today?
Wind at Port Marsh today: 22 kn W (gusting 36 kn). Wind direction relative to the shore affects surfing conditions significantly — offshore winds produce cleaner, glassier surfaces while onshore winds add chop. These are daily averages; the 4Shor app shows hourly detail.
What are the wave conditions at Port Marsh today?
Waves at Port Marsh today: 2.4 m, 10 s period from W, closing_out character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.
What time is best for surfing at Port Marsh today?
The best window for surfing at Port Marsh today is around 00:00 UTC, when conditions score 54/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.
Is Port Marsh suitable for beginners today?
For beginners, Port Marsh scores 20/100 today for surfing — Don't Bother. A score of 65–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent (90+ is Epic!); below 45 the session is usually not worth it. 4Shor scores every location across Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert levels.
What water sports can I do at Port Marsh?
Port Marsh is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Kite Foiling, Wing Foiling, E-Foiling, Paddleboarding, Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing in the 4Shor forecast system. Conditions are rated Beginner through Expert for each sport, updated every hour, so you always know whether the session is worth the drive.
Where is Port Marsh?
Port Marsh is a coastal location near Machaire Rabhartaigh in Ireland. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.
How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Port Marsh?
4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Port Marsh, conditions are scored hourly on a 0–100 scale for each sport and ability level. A score of 80+ means Excellent (90+ Epic!); 65–79 is Good; below 45 the session is usually not worth the drive.
Is 4Shor any good?
For sure it is! We have done extensive testing and refinement of the forecast models and conditions scores to provide results that you can have confidence in.
Is 4Shor for me?
If you surf, foil, paddleboard, swim or anything in between — and want to know exactly what the conditions will be like for you — then yes, 4Shor's for you. 🌊
Can 4Shor provide more accurate forecasts than my existing app?
Current forecast apps only provide swell, wind and tide data and in many cases expect you to do the analysis yourself. 4Shor goes the extra mile — we model how waves will break and build that into our forecasts to allow us to create conditions scores for your chosen water sport and skill level – something that no other app does.
What's the science behind 4Shor?
4Shor uses ShorSense™ — our coastal intelligence engine that combines satellite-derived bathymetry (fancy word for underwater mapping), advanced wave models with wind and tide data to generate precision, hyper-local forecasts.
Is it really a free trial?
Yep. Both Premium and Pro come with a 7-day free trial. You get full access for 7 days, then decide if the sessions saved are worth the price of a post-surf burrito.
I am a beginner, is 4Shor for me?
Absolutely. Whether you're chasing your first green wave or doing your first kitesurf body drag, 4Shor helps you choose the right place at the right time for your sport and ability. Think of it as a smart local who knows when it's mellow enough for learning and when it's time to sit on the sand and watch.
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