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St. Finian's Bay conditions today
Live wave height, wind and water temp — plus an 8-day forecast scored 0–100 for every sport.
Current conditions
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Today at St. Finian's Bay: Excellent for surfing — 94/100 for intermediate level. Wind 7 kn NW · Waves 1.7 m, 9 s · Tide 0.8–-1.8 m. Best window around 06:00 UTC.
Today's conditions at St. Finian's Bay: 1.7m waves with light cross-shore wind. Surfing looks Epic! in the morning, with Kite Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 16°C / 61°F.
Forecast updated · ShorSense™
One score per sport, per ability — physics, not vibes.
Scores combine swell, wind, tide and bathymetry. Today is free for everyone — the next 7 days at hourly resolution live in the 4Shor app.
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Per-sport scoring
In context.
St. Finian's Bay is one of more than 2,500 European locations in the 4Shor library. We model how waves will break at this exact piece of coast — combining bathymetry, swell, wind, tide, man-made and natural water obstacles— so you don't have to interpret raw data to know whether it's on.
- Coords
- 51.8457°N, 10.3365°W
- Facing
- SW
- Nearest
- Ráth Ciaráin
- Swell now
- W 284°
- Wind now
- NW 315°
- Tide
- Tracked
- Updated
- 2026-06-16
- Surf
- Windsurf
- Kite
- Kite Foil
- Wing
- E-Foil
- Paddleboarding
- Kayak
- Canoe
- Swim
Conditions for the rest of the week — in the app.
Today's conditions for St. Finian's Bay are free. Unlock the full 8-day forecast and per-sport alerts that ping you when this location is about to fire. More than 2,500 European locations, scored from the seabed up.
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Frequently asked questions.
Is St. Finian's Bay good for surfing today?
St. Finian's Bay scores 94/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Excellent. Wind 7 kn NW · Waves 1.7 m, 9 s · Tide 0.8–-1.8 m. Best window around 06:00 UTC. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.
What is the wind like at St. Finian's Bay today?
Wind at St. Finian's Bay today: 7 kn NW (gusting 23 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 St. Finian's Bay today?
Waves at St. Finian's Bay today: 1.7 m, 9 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 St. Finian's Bay today?
The best window for surfing at St. Finian's Bay today is around 06:00 UTC, when conditions score 94/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.
Is St. Finian's Bay suitable for beginners today?
For beginners, St. Finian's Bay scores 37/100 today for surfing — Poor. A score of 60–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent; below 40 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 St. Finian's Bay?
St. Finian's Bay is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Kite Foiling, Wing Foiling, E-Foiling, Paddleboarding, Kayaking, Canoeing, Swimming 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 St. Finian's Bay?
St. Finian's Bay is a coastal location near Ráth Ciaráin in Ireland. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.
How does 4Shor forecast conditions at St. Finian's Bay?
4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At St. Finian's Bay, conditions are scored hourly on a 0–100 scale for each sport and ability level. A score of 80+ means Excellent; 60–79 is Good; below 40 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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