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Dumps surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 20 Mar 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Dumps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dumps sea temperature is
9.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dumps this week:
The surf forecast for Dumps over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dumps in the next 16 days are 5.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 24th Mar) | 18ft (5.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumps over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue night, light winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 250 | 2123 | 2842 | 4954 | 3659 | 2036 | 2561 | 2859 | 4309 | 3659 | 2684 | 3369 | 17913 | 8411 | 9600 | 7828 | 2640 | 1045 | 617 | 223 | 454 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | glass | cross- off | on | cross | on | cross | off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 5:54PM 4.15 | 6:08AM 4.23 | 6:31PM 4.12 | 6:48AM 4.09 | 7:10PM 3.97 | 7:32AM 3.85 | 7:54PM 3.74 | 8:22AM 3.53 | 8:46PM 3.45 | 9:24AM 3.18 | 9:54PM 3.17 | 10:48AM 2.92 | 11:23PM 3.03 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:51PM 0.02 | 12:11PM -0.10 | 12:28AM 0.07 | 12:49PM 0.09 | 1:09AM 0.24 | 1:30PM 0.39 | 1:55AM 0.50 | 2:17PM 0.76 | 2:51AM 0.82 | 3:18PM 1.13 | 4:11AM 1.10 | 4:51PM 1.39 | 6:03AM 1.16 | ||||||||||
Fri 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:26 | ||
| Sunset | 6:52 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | ||
| Temp. °C | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | ||
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Information about the Dumps Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dumps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dumps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dumps 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 (Dumps) 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 Dumps 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 Dumps, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Fenit which is 12 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Kerry where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tra Li which is 22 km (14 miles) away, Valentia, Foynes and Bantry.
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