Dumps surf break

Dumps surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 27 May 2026 IST
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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
13.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (May 27) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dumps in the next 16 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 27th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 27th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 2nd Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumps over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
2
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
W
9
0.3
W
8
1
WSW
6
1.5
WSW
7
1.3
WSW
8
1
WSW
7
1.6
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
11
1.8
W
12
1.7
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.5
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
2.3
W
13
2.3
W
11
2.3
W
11
1.9
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
163
125
65
39
12
80
228
206
104
437
897
693
879
720
545
424
416
1766
1351
1219
652
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
20
E
10
SE
5
SSE
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
15
S
15
SSE
25
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
15
SSE
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
WNW
25
WNW
20
SSW
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:26PM3.36m
3:43AM3.33m
4:07PM3.47m
4:26AM3.40m
4:44PM3.57m
5:05AM3.46m
5:19PM3.63m
5:42AM3.49m
5:54PM3.66m
6:19AM3.49m
6:30PM3.66m
6:56AM3.45m
7:07PM3.62m
Low Tide
9:35PM0.85m
9:50AM0.73m
10:14PM0.73m
10:27AM0.70m
10:51PM0.64m
11:02AM0.69m
11:26PM0.57m
11:37AM0.69m
00:02AM0.55m
12:12PM0.72m
00:37AM0.56m
12:47PM0.77m
1:14AM0.62m
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
light rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:28
5:28
5:26
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:45
9:45
9:46
9:49
9:50
9:51
9:52
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
8
1
3
1
Temp °C
24
26
20
17
15
13
15
15
14
14
16
14
14
14
13
14
15
13
13
13
12
23
25
19
15
11
8
12
11
11
11
12
11
12
11
11
12
12
11
10
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.5
W
12
1.3
WSW
8
1
WSW
7
1.6
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
11
1.8
W
12
1.7
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.5
WSW
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
1.9
W
10
Energy kJ
163
125
65
39
12
7
70
206
104
435
897
693
879
720
545
424
2
2
2
652
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
19
0.1
SW
18
0.2
N
4
0.2
NNW
6
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WSW
15
0.4
NW
9
0.7
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
1.2
W
12
0.2
WNW
8
0.1
N
12
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
7
12
1
4
7
21
22
60
50
437
6
3
12
8
2
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.2
NNW
6
0.1
NW
11
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
NW
8
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
9
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
12
10
4
5
12
10
34
10
4
3
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
4
0.4
NNE
4
0.1
SW
5
0.4
SW
3
1
WSW
6
1.5
WSW
7
0.6
SW
4
1.5
WSW
10
2.3
W
13
2.3
W
11
2.3
W
11
Energy kJ
6
7
1
2
80
228
9
416
1766
1351
1219
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
2
4
3
2
2
2
3
3
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
1
394
341
6
393
6
6
261
227
27
6
8
0
2
2
2
755
10
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
2
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
6
7
9
6
5
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
4
4
6
7
4
4
4
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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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