Perfect Wave Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Ireland – Waterford)
| Name: | Perfect Wave |
|---|---|
| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: N |
Perfect Wave in Waterford is an exposed beach and reef break that usually has waves and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the north. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves and there is also a left hand reef break.. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Beware of rocks and rips.
Overall Perfect Wave Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
This picture describes the range of swells directed at Perfect Wave over a normal year,... (show all text)
The figure shows how commonly and how strongly the wind blows from different directions... (show all text)
Also see Perfect Wave surf quality by season and Perfect Wave surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Perfect Wave |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Perfect Wave:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Annestown | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Kilmurren Cove | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Bunmahon | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Tramore | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Tramore Left | 7 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Perfect Wave: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Pembroke Buoy | 99 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Aberporth Buoy | 118 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | M2 Lambay Buoy | 121 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 150 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | M3 Mizen Head Buoy | 155 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Perfect Wave: |
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| Closest tide station | Fishguard, Wales | 97 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Fishguard, Wales | 97 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Milford Haven, Wales | 99 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Milford Haven, Wales | 101 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Holyhead, Wales | 137 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Perfect Wave: |
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| Closest ski area | Raise (United Kingdom) | 236 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Yad Moss (United Kingdom) | 270 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 272 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 275 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Allenheads (United Kingdom) | 278 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Perfect Wave: |
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| Closest city location | Kill (Ireland) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Tra Mhor (Ireland) | 5 mi |
| Third closest city location | Waterford Regional Airport (Ireland) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Waterford (Ireland) | 10 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Dunmore East (Ireland) | 11 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Perfect Wave is Waterford Airport (WAT) in Ireland, 13 km (8 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Perfect Wave is Cork Airport (ORK), also in Ireland, 90 km (56 miles) away.
- Third is Shannon Airport (SNN) in Ireland, 129 km (80 miles) away.
- Kerry Airport (KIR) in Ireland is 154 km (96 miles) away.
- Dublin Airport (DUB), also in Ireland is the fifth nearest airport to Perfect Wave and is 158 km (98 miles) away.
