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Coumeenole surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.5° 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 Thursday (May 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 14th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 14th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 17th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coumeenole over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Thu morning, light winds from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | WSW 12 | |
4927 | 2877 | 1891 | 1411 | 644 | 192 | 162 | 101 | 189 | 254 | 2433 | 3198 | 2784 | 1691 | 1107 | 496 | 587 | 703 | 835 | 1504 | 2204 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:02AM3.10m | 3:34PM3.21m | 3:50AM3.30m | 4:18PM3.41m | 4:37AM3.45m | 5:03PM3.54m | 5:25AM3.53m | 5:48PM3.59m | 6:14AM3.52m | 6:35PM3.57m | 7:05AM3.43m | 7:25PM3.47m | 7:59AM3.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:51PM0.68m | 9:13AM0.35m | 9:36PM0.44m | 9:57AM0.18m | 10:21PM0.22m | 10:41AM0.07m | 11:06PM0.07m | 11:26AM0.05m | 11:52PM-0.00m | 12:12PM0.11m | 00:40AM0.03m | 1:00PM0.25m | 1:31AM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 |
 | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:35 | 9:36 |
— | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
0 | 1 | -2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | W 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | SW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | W 12 | WSW 12 |
 kJ | 65 | 64 | 55 | 21 | 15 | 192 | 162 | 101 | 63 | 202 | 2433 | 6 | 2784 | 1691 | 1107 | 496 | 270 | 96 | 61 | 72 | 2204 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | — | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | SW 13 | — | — | SW 12 | S 15 | — | W 9 | W 13 | W 13 | SSW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 21 | 20 | 57 | 27 | 9 | 4 | 6 | — | — | 6 | 4 | — | 6 | 14 | 55 | 29 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | — | — | — | S 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 12 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | S 5 | S 7 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | — |
| kJ | 4927 | 2877 | 1891 | 1411 | 644 | 104 | — | — | 189 | 254 | 1894 | 3198 | — | — | 50 | 366 | 587 | 703 | 835 | 1504 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 704 | 860 | 664 | 655 | 435 | 119 | 617 | 10 | 251 | 409 | 37 | 190 | 37 | 10 | 28 | 30 | 10 | 102 | 251 | 170 | 10 |
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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.
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