Dumps surf break

Dumps surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 09 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
9.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Wednesday (Mar 11) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.0m and 15s 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 11th Mar)23ft (7.0m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 11th Mar)23ft (7.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 15th Mar)26ft (8.0m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, near gales from the WSW by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Thu night, light winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Mon
16
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Rating
(10 max)
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
W
3
WNW
3
WNW
5.5
W
6.5
WNW
5.5
WNW
5
W
6
WNW
7
WNW
6.5
WNW
7.5
WNW
7
WNW
5.5
WNW
4
WNW
3
WNW
3
W
5.5
WNW
7
WNW
7.5
WNW
5.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)131213131514131516161515141312111417181615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2101295335561058617591110597952162792358219531273522013912935536830182141115012816635871162738770
Wind
(km/h)
40
S
15
SW
35
SSW
50
W
35
W
35
SW
55
SSW
35
SW
10
W
55
W
55
WNW
55
WNW
30
WNW
25
SSW
20
SSW
40
WNW
45
W
50
WSW
45
W
20
SSW
40
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
crossononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:50AM
2.99
9:11PM
2.95
9:43AM
2.71
10:16PM
2.73
11:09AM
2.52
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:26AM
1.09
2:41PM
1.28
3:14AM
1.39
3:34PM
1.56
4:39AM
1.62
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
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Mon
16
Sunrise-7:07--7:03--7:01--7:00--6:58--6:54--6:52-
Sunset--6:34--6:36--6:37--6:39--6:40--6:43--6:45
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Rain (mm)
7-51--3214542221-11-11
Temp. °C10101299912117678881111888911
Feels °C (?)474-301244-8-6-4-2175-2-3113
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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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