
Surf Forecasts:
Coumeenole surf forecast from 3 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 5,845 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with WNW 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 Friday (Oct 09) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coumeenole in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 7AM. 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 9th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 9th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coumeenole over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat morning, fresh winds from the N by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
442 | 614 | 653 | 346 | 520 | 1275 | 911 | 867 | 875 | 809 | 635 | 1235 | 954 | 1070 | 1134 | 638 | 1473 | 1178 | 1701 | 1742 | 3127 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:03AM2.77m | 10:53PM2.59m | 11:27AM2.66m | 00:27AM2.55m | 12:56PM2.72m | 1:51AM2.70m | 2:09PM2.92m | 2:53AM2.93m | 3:06PM3.15m | 3:41AM3.16m | 3:53PM3.35m | 4:23AM3.34m | 4:34PM3.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:14PM0.88m | 4:50AM1.10m | 5:55PM0.95m | 6:35AM1.12m | 7:29PM0.81m | 7:58AM0.95m | 8:35PM0.57m | 8:55AM0.72m | 9:24PM0.34m | 9:41AM0.50m | 10:04PM0.16m | 10:20AM0.33m | 10:41PM0.07m | ||||||||
7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | |
— | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | N 8 | N 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
442 | 614 | 653 | 346 | 520 | 1275 | 911 | 867 | 875 | 809 | 635 | 1235 | 954 | 1070 | 1134 | 638 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 13 | SW 12 | NW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | N 9 | N 9 | S 11 | S 13 | — | — | — |
384 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 113 | 6 | 39 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 9 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | N 10 | SW 8 | — | SW 12 | — | SW 12 | — | — | S 14 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
25 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 6 | — | 6 | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 11 |
— | — | — | 103 | 72 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 293 | 1473 | 1178 | 1701 | 1742 | 3127 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 10 | 28 | 10 | 28 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 255 | 406 | 406 | 255 | 704 | 1151 | 39 | 266 | 39 | 39 | 595 | 595 | 398 |
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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.










