Dumps surf break

Dumps surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 28 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)

Dumps surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, W swell with 2,262 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dumps this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Dumps in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 3rd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
9
0.3
W
8
1.3
WSW
6
1.2
W
7
0.6
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
1.7
W
12
1.9
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
12
1.6
W
12
1.5
W
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.6
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.4
WSW
10
1.6
W
10
3
W
12
2.5
W
11
2.3
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
14
100
155
91
173
855
944
730
699
573
415
302
235
416
318
370
479
2262
1512
1235
Wind (km/h)
10
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
15
S
20
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
10
SW
15
W
15
W
15
WSW
20
SSW
30
SW
40
SW
45
WSW
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
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
7:34AM3.36m
7:44PM3.54m
Low Tide
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
1:22PM0.85m
1:52AM0.71m
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cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
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rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:28
5:26
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:45
9:46
9:49
9:50
9:51
9:52
9:52
2
1
16
4
2
1
4
2
4
Temp °C
15
15
13
15
15
14
14
14
14
14
15
14
14
14
13
13
14
14
13
12
12
14
11
9
12
11
11
11
12
12
12
12
11
12
13
11
10
12
10
7
4
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.2
WSW
15
1.2
W
7
0.9
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
10
1.7
W
12
1.9
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
12
1.6
W
12
1.5
W
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
10
0.1
N
9
1.4
W
9
1.4
WSW
10
1.6
W
10
3
W
12
2.3
W
11
Energy kJ
39
12
21
155
91
173
855
944
730
699
573
415
302
235
2
318
370
479
2262
1235
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
6
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.4
WSW
12
0.7
NW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
N
9
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
16
0.4
W
15
1.1
W
13
Energy kJ
4
14
7
46
60
44
16
3
2
10
9
7
2
2
8
5
68
389
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
5
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
11
0.4
NW
9
0.6
WSW
11
0.1
SW
16
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
NW
7
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
1
1
5
22
88
11
2
2
2
2
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
5
1.3
WSW
6
1.6
W
9
2.5
W
11
Energy kJ
6
100
416
1512
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
1
4
4
Distance (km)
2
394
394
0
227
1
6
5
0
2
27
6
5
2
2
2
2
226
393
386
681
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
6
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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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