Kilcummin Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. We’ve got some small waves at Kilcummin Harbour, but the conditions are just ordinary. Wednesday the 12th has waist-high 3ft swell from the WSW, but the wind is off and on and the combined energy is weak (146). Not worth paddling out for. Thursday the 13th morning is a little better with 4ft and a cleaner look, but still not a standout.

Friday the 14th through to the start of the following week, it’s a poor run. Onshore winds and choppy conditions take over. The swell jumps around but the quality is shot. There’s a gap of several days here where the surf just isn’t worth your time.

Now, the real action starts to build on Tuesday the 18th. The morning brings a solid 8ft swell from the west, with a moderate offshore wind from the south. That’s clean, and the combined energy is ramping up to 766 – that’s solid, moderate energy. This is a proper session. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 13ft, but the wind crosses off and the energy is very strong (2849). That’s big, powerful surf. It’s going to be a handful. For experienced surfers, Tuesday morning is the pick of the first week: clean, strong, and punchy. Beginners should stay well clear of that 8ft+ stuff.

The following Wednesday the 19th is a write-off. Strong onshore winds and a massive, messy 15ft swell. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. The energy is extraordinary (4465) but it’s a blown-out mess.

After that, the swell drops and the week from the 20th to the 24th is mostly poor to marginal. There’s a bright spot though. Saturday the 22nd morning sees 5ft from the WSW with a light offshore breeze from the SSW. The combined energy is 428 – moderate – and the report says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s a solid window for a clean, fun session.

The real standout, the one you need to circle on your calendar, is Tuesday the 25th. The morning offers 5ft from the north, with a clean offshore wind from the south. The combined energy is 546 (moderate), and the forecast rates it as “very good surf conditions.” The wind is gentle and offshore, the swell has a nice 9-second period – that’s a proper groundswell. It’s going to be clean, lined up, and fun for intermediate and advanced surfers. The afternoon sees a bit more size at 6ft and still offshore, though the wind picks up a touch. Still, the morning session on Tuesday the 25th is the best bet across the entire outlook.

Remember, this is a reef break that likes a NNW swell direction. The north swell on the 25th is a great match. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get in early.

Stay stoked, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty

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