
Surf Forecasts:
Coumeenole surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NNW swell with 225 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 19s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 19s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coumeenole in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coumeenole over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SSW 19 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 9 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 8 | SSW 12 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
21 | 9 | 37 | 46 | 62 | 80 | 50 | 42 | 65 | 65 | 25 | 54 | 41 | 41 | 21 | 25 | 34 | 16 | 14 | 207 | 146 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | on | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:12AM3.17m | 4:34PM3.38m | 5:07AM3.33m | 5:25PM3.55m | 5:59AM3.44m | 6:14PM3.66m | 6:47AM3.47m | 7:01PM3.67m | 7:34AM3.42m | 7:46PM3.59m | 8:19AM3.31m | 8:31PM3.43m | 9:05AM3.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:50PM0.39m | 10:12AM0.42m | 10:44PM0.17m | 11:04AM0.29m | 11:36PM0.00m | 11:53AM0.22m | 00:24AM-0.08m | 12:39PM0.21m | 1:11AM-0.07m | 1:25PM0.28m | 1:56AM0.04m | 2:10PM0.41m | 2:41AM0.22m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | |
— | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | 9:51 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 12 |
24 | 22 | 15 | 14 | 62 | 51 | 50 | 42 | 27 | 14 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 14 | 25 | 34 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SSW 19 | W 12 | N 5 | SW 18 | N 5 | S 6 | N 5 | SW 16 | S 6 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 13 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 14 | WNW 9 |
21 | 9 | 37 | 46 | 12 | 80 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 65 | 6 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 20 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 15 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | W 10 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | W 8 |
18 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 49 | 27 | 65 | 17 | 25 | 54 | 41 | 41 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | — | NNE 5 | — | N 5 | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
— | 1 | 14 | 8 | — | 8 | — | 7 | — | 13 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 6 | 117 | 150 | 207 | 146 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 687 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 137 | 137 | 33 | 587 | 69 | 32 |
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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.











