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Coumeenole surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
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Coumeenole surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Coumeenole sea temperature is
10.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Monday (Apr 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coumeenole in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coumeenole over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | W 15 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | |
245 | 162 | 86 | 78 | 90 | 51 | 38 | 48 | 112 | 417 | 521 | 668 | 486 | 363 | 1067 | 1244 | 1159 | 918 | 597 | 505 | 347 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 12:53PM2.62m | 1:13AM2.78m | 2:04PM2.74m | 2:18AM2.91m | 2:59PM2.91m | 3:10AM3.04m | 3:43PM3.06m | 3:54AM3.15m | 4:20PM3.18m | 4:32AM3.21m | 4:54PM3.26m | 5:08AM3.24m | 5:26PM3.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:00PM1.08m | 7:44AM0.73m | 8:09PM0.94m | 8:41AM0.59m | 9:01PM0.77m | 9:25AM0.46m | 9:43PM0.61m | 10:02AM0.37m | 10:19PM0.48m | 10:35AM0.33m | 10:53PM0.40m | 11:07AM0.32m | 11:25PM0.35m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 8:55 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:06 | |
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Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 4 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
245 | 162 | 86 | 78 | 90 | 51 | 38 | 48 | 35 | 417 | 521 | 668 | 486 | 363 | 1067 | 1244 | 1159 | 918 | 597 | 505 | 347 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | N 7 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | W 15 | SW 7 | SW 7 | N 10 | WNW 16 | WNW 17 | WSW 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 |
1 | 1 | 5 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 19 | 35 | 112 | 27 | 19 | 8 | 50 | 264 | 292 | 202 | 133 | 98 | 78 | 77 | 42 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 9 | N 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 13 | W 11 | N 9 | W 9 | W 9 | N 10 | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | — | NNE 5 | — | S 18 | — | S 16 |
— | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 22 | 15 | 28 | 26 | 8 | — | 8 | 8 | 6 | — | 8 | — | 6 | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 18 | 58 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 369 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 338 | 698 |
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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.











