Dumps surf break

Dumps surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 12 Mar 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
9.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dumps this week:

The surf forecast for Dumps over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dumps in the next 12 days are 8.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 9PM. 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 Thursday (Mar 19) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 13th Mar)25ft (7.5m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 13th Mar)25ft (7.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 15th Mar)26ft (8.0m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumps over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat night, min 4°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the W on Thu night, light winds from the W by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the SE by Wed morning).

Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
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2
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4
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
6
WNW
7.5
WNW
7
WNW
6
WNW
4.5
WNW
4
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
3.5
WNW
5
WNW
8
WNW
6.5
WNW
5.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4
W
3.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4
WNW
4
WNW
3
WNW
2.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)141616151413131312121918161513121615151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13806282882560316891852051733406289029156163460102560516608903255493183117017610646332601834
Wind
(km/h)
45
WSW
65
W
50
W
50
WNW
15
WNW
20
W
20
W
25
SSW
40
W
45
W
35
WSW
40
SSW
45
SSW
55
SSW
20
WSW
20
W
10
SSW
5
SE
15
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononononononcrossonononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:54PM
2.66
12:58PM
2.56
1:27AM
2.81
2:13PM
2.78
2:27AM
3.10
3:00PM
3.08
3:09AM
3.41
3:37PM
3.38
3:45AM
3.70
4:11PM
3.67
4:19AM
3.96
4:45PM
3.91
4:54AM
4.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:23PM
1.73
6:53AM
1.58
7:19PM
1.61
8:06AM
1.32
8:19PM
1.34
8:51AM
1.00
9:00PM
1.03
9:26AM
0.66
9:35PM
0.73
9:58AM
0.34
10:08PM
0.45
10:29AM
0.07
10:41PM
0.22
11:02AM
-0.10
Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise--7:00--6:58--6:54--6:52--6:50--6:48--6:46
Sunset6:37--6:39--6:40--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:47--
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Rain (mm)
232662-1--23--42-----
Temp. °C8657789118881011119888979
Feels °C (?)-2-6-6-11136-2-3-12324334436
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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 12 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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