Kilcummin Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and let's have a look at the run ahead for us. We've only got one spot on the radar this time, so all eyes are on Kilcummin Harbour. It's a reef break that's exposed to the swell, and when it lines up, it can be a gem. The water temp is running about average for this time of year, nothing too unusual there.

The week starts off with a bit of a wait, but things kick into gear on Friday the 11th. Friday morning delivers a clean 6ft swell out of the WNW with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is a cross-off from the WSW, keeping things tidy. The combined energy is moderate at 547, so there's some push there. It's not a massive day, but a good start to the window and a solid option for a quick session. The crowds are only sometimes an issue here, so you might have a bit of company, but nothing crazy.

Saturday the 12th sees a jump in size. We're looking at a 10ft swell from the W and WNW, with a period stretching out to 12 seconds. Now, this is getting into the territory where it's more for experienced surfers, as it's over 8ft. The energy is strong on Saturday morning, clocking in at 2512. The downside is the wind is up from the SW at 25 km/h, creating a cross-off, but the afternoon gets a bit lumpy with a cross-chop. Between the size and the breeze, it might be a bit of a handful.

Now, Sunday the 13th is a standout. The swell drops back to a clean 5ft from the WNW, but the period remains a long 11 seconds, which is groundswell and means good shape. The wind is glassy from the SE at just 3 mph. That's a major positive. The surf will be clean as a whistle. The energy is moderate at 640. This is the kind of morning you wake up early for. It won't be huge, but the quality will be there for anyone who wants a proper ride.

Monday the 14th offers a bit more. The morning has clean 4ft waves (WSW, 8 secs) with light offshore wind from the S, and the combined energy is 381. It's a solid learner-to-intermediate window if the Sunday crowd was too much.

The middle of the week gets rough. Tuesday and Wednesday, the 15th and 16th, are pretty much write-offs. We've got 19 mph winds creating lumpy, cross-onshore conditions and poor surf. The swell is there, but you don't want it. Thursday the 17th is a different beast. The swell jumps to 12ft to 13ft from the WNW with a very long 13-second period. The combined energy is massive, hitting 4848 on Thursday afternoon. This is expert territory only. The morning has a clean cross-off wind, but the afternoon is cross-shore and choppy. It will be a powerful, heavy day for those who are charging.

Friday the 18th and into the weekend, the swell stays big. We're looking at 16ft to 23ft by Saturday the 19th, with 13 to 15-second periods. The combined energy is off the charts at 12751, even hitting 21253. The finder notes this is too big for this break for the most part, and the wind is mostly cross-off, keeping it clean, but that size is insane. This is big-wave territory, and only the very best should even consider it. Sunday the 20th is a mess, with strong winds and lumpy seas.

The following week starts to settle. Monday the 21st still has 16ft waves, so it's still huge, but the wind drops to a gentle breeze. It’s still way too big for a casual paddle.

The next real highlight comes on Tuesday the 22nd. The swell drops to a more manageable 8ft from the WNW with an 11-second period. The wind is offshore from the S at 9 mph, creating gentle offshore and clean conditions. The combined energy is 1736. This is a solid option for experienced surfers looking for a powerful, clean wave without the chaos.

Then look at Friday the 25th. The forecast shows an 12ft swell from the W with an 11-second period. The morning is glassy with a 3 mph wind from the SSW. This is a promising one, but it's a long way out, so take it with a pinch of salt. The energy is strong at 3565. It would be an excellent slot for experienced surfers if it holds.

Saturday the 26th is another huge day, with an 18ft swell and a very long 14-second period, but the finder says it’s predicted to be too big for the break.

So, the best of the best? Sunday the 13th for the cleaner, more user-friendly waves, and Friday the 25th for the more experienced crew looking for some size and power in glassy conditions. Keep an eye on the wind, and don't miss that Sunday morning.

Rusty.

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