Surf Forecasts:
Coumeenole surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 5,451 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coumeenole this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Coumeenole in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coumeenole over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 6 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 7 | W 8 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 13 | WNW 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | 202 | 290 | 859 | 781 | 790 | 541 | 380 | 297 | 242 | 266 | 351 | 425 | 654 | 962 | 5346 | 4114 | 3134 | 3525 | 5451 | 1897 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 6:16PM3.49m | 6:40AM3.36m | 6:49PM3.48m | 7:14AM3.35m | 7:25PM3.41m | 7:49AM3.27m | 8:03PM3.26m | 8:28AM3.13m | 8:47PM3.06m | 9:15AM2.95m | 9:40PM2.83m | 10:13AM2.76m | 10:52PM2.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:00PM0.31m | 00:22AM0.08m | 12:32PM0.27m | 00:53AM0.09m | 1:06PM0.29m | 1:27AM0.18m | 1:42PM0.38m | 2:04AM0.33m | 2:23PM0.52m | 2:46AM0.55m | 3:12PM0.71m | 3:39AM0.81m | 4:17PM0.91m | ||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | 11 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 9 | N 7 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | NNW 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 11 |
12 | 202 | 290 | 690 | 781 | 790 | 541 | 380 | 40 | 242 | 266 | 165 | 88 | 37 | 21 | 41 | 57 | 60 | 54 | 53 | 1897 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | NNW 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | — | NNW 9 | NNW 7 | SW 18 | N 7 | N 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | N 9 | N 8 | SW 15 | NNW 11 | N 11 | — | SSW 14 | SW 14 |
2 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | — | 8 | 86 | 13 | 16 | 4 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 12 | 54 | 24 | 9 | — | 81 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | S 10 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | N 7 | N 9 | SW 15 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 |
— | 3 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 12 | 30 | 1 | 6 | 60 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 80 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | WNW 4 | — | WSW 9 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | — | W 9 | — | — | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 13 | WNW 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | — |
14 | 10 | — | 859 | 1 | 314 | 136 | — | 297 | — | — | 351 | 425 | 654 | 962 | 5346 | 4114 | 3134 | 3525 | 5451 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 230 | 210 | 28 | 10 | 269 | 411 | 535 | 30 | 255 | 10 | 10 | 28 | 255 | 612 | 613 | 585 | 585 | 585 | 595 | 28 | 39 |
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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.











