Kilcummin Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's shaking at Kilcummin Harbour. It's a reef break, so it's got a bit of character, but it's a slow burn to start.

The water is sitting at 61°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that's a small blessing.

Honestly, the first week is a bit of a write-off. We've got a gap from the start all the way through to the morning of Sunday, August 2nd. That's a few days of staring at flat, choppy water. The swell is there, but it's small and messy, with mostly cross-shore winds and the combined energy is weak (192). Not worth putting the wetsuit on.

Then, on Sunday morning, August 2nd, things finally perk up. We get a 3ft pulse from the north with a 9-second period. The wind swings light from the southeast, giving us a clean cross-off breeze. The combined energy hits a moderate 270. It's not big, but it's clean. The afternoon keeps that same vibe with a light ESE wind.

Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th have some small waves, but the wind gets messy again. Tuesday morning is actually glassy with a 3ft north swell, but at 9 seconds, it's a bit short-period and the energy is only 136. It's surfable, but nothing to write home about.

The next real standout doesn't come until Sunday, August 9th. Now we're cooking. The morning brings a 5ft northwest swell, 9-second period, and a light cross-off breeze from the southeast. The combined energy is a strong 420. The afternoon is even better – a solid 7ft northwest swell, still 9 seconds, but the wind goes offshore from the south. That's a gentle offshore breeze, meaning clean, lined-up waves. Combined energy is a hefty 805. This is the session to be chasing. The swell is over 5ft, so it's getting a bit much for beginners, but for any experienced surfer, this is the one. The northwest swell is exactly what this spot wants.

The following Monday and Tuesday keep that offshore wind flow, but the swell drops back. Monday morning still has a decent 5ft pulse with an offshore breeze, so it's clean, but the energy is down to 286. It's still a good option for a quieter session.

After that, the long-range forecast for the second week is pretty quiet. The swell drops right off, and the wind is more cross or onshore. August 15th shows a 6ft windswell, but it's only 6-7 seconds, choppy, and onshore. No good.

So, the one true standout is the afternoon of Sunday, August 9th. Mark it down. The morning of that same day is also very good. For a quieter, cleaner option, the morning of Monday, August 10th, is worth a look.

Rusty out.

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