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Dumps surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 20 May 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
12.0° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dumps in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 23rd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 25th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumps over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | |
2598 | 1369 | 534 | 418 | 342 | 551 | 471 | 431 | 300 | 235 | 226 | 160 | 162 | 201 | 589 | 838 | 773 | 855 | 628 | 483 | 338 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 8:19AM3.76m | 8:36PM3.87m | 9:17AM3.52m | 9:33PM3.66m | 10:20AM3.30m | 10:36PM3.46m | 11:28AM3.14m | 11:44PM3.30m | 12:38PM3.09m | 00:53AM3.22m | 1:44PM3.14m | 1:58AM3.22m | 2:39PM3.24m | 2:55AM3.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:10PM0.55m | 2:47AM0.34m | 3:06PM0.81m | 3:50AM0.56m | 4:10PM1.04m | 5:01AM0.74m | 5:26PM1.19m | 6:17AM0.84m | 6:45PM1.21m | 7:26AM0.84m | 7:54PM1.12m | 8:23AM0.81m | 8:49PM0.99m | ||||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:44 |
— | — | 4 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
10 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 |
 kJ | 2598 | 1369 | 534 | 418 | 342 | 551 | 471 | 431 | 300 | 235 | 226 | 160 | 162 | 201 | 589 | 838 | 773 | 855 | 628 | 483 | 338 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | SW 16 | — | N 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 16 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 20 | W 19 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 38 | 28 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 10 | — | 1 | 8 | 8 | 26 | 160 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 227 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
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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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