
Surf Forecasts:
Coumeenole surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 2,386 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coumeenole this week:
The surf forecast for Coumeenole over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coumeenole in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coumeenole over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Fri night, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun morning, strong winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WSW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1405 | 1117 | 586 | 428 | 443 | 1151 | 1207 | 1056 | 747 | 423 | 307 | 324 | 358 | 353 | 755 | 939 | 1915 | 2132 | 1210 | 763 | 275 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:56PM3.59m | 5:25AM3.50m | 5:35PM3.68m | 6:02AM3.55m | 6:13PM3.66m | 6:37AM3.52m | 6:50PM3.55m | 7:12AM3.40m | 7:25PM3.36m | 7:45AM3.22m | 8:01PM3.11m | 8:20AM3.00m | 8:39PM2.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:40AM0.29m | 11:06PM-0.05m | 11:19AM0.16m | 11:43PM-0.11m | 11:56AM0.12m | 00:18AM-0.06m | 12:32PM0.15m | 00:51AM0.07m | 1:06PM0.26m | 1:25AM0.28m | 1:41PM0.44m | 1:58AM0.54m | 2:18PM0.66m | 2:34AM0.81m | |||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | 34 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | N 8 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | W 11 | NNW 13 | SW 11 | S 8 | S 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 9 |
1405 | 5 | 586 | 428 | 443 | 1151 | 1207 | 1024 | 556 | 322 | 307 | 106 | 35 | 338 | 53 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1210 | 763 | 168 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | N 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | W 10 | SW 15 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | N 15 | WNW 12 | NNW 13 | SW 12 | — | S 11 | S 11 | N 10 | N 10 | W 10 |
12 | — | 1 | 4 | 53 | 18 | 8 | 1056 | 747 | 423 | 255 | 4 | 50 | 57 | 6 | — | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 69 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | NNW 13 | SSW 12 | — | — | S 15 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | N 10 |
— | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 33 | 14 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 10 | — | — | — | SW 7 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 | W 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | W 9 |
— | 1117 | — | — | — | 375 | 907 | — | — | — | — | 324 | 358 | 353 | 755 | 939 | 1915 | 2132 | — | — | 275 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 255 | 313 | 39 | 10 | 10 | 39 | 10 | 39 | 37 | 10 | 28 | 10 | 266 | 12 | 39 | 396 | 704 | 398 | 444 | 137 | 28 |
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Information about the Coumeenole Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Coumeenole provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Coumeenole can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Coumeenole surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Coumeenole) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Coumeenole may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Kerry? If you are looking for accommodation near Coumeenole, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Valentia which is 26 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Kerry where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Fenit which is 45 km (28 miles) away, Tra Li and Bantry.










