Kilcummin Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way at Kilcummin Harbour.

Overall, the pattern is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid pulse of energy building through the end of the first week, but a lot of it is going to be too big or blown out for this place. The real sweet spot looks to be the early mornings around the 5th and the 10th. There’s a notable gap in quality surf towards the end of the second week, with a lot of onshore crud.

We kick off on Wednesday the 2nd with a small 2ft W swell at 7 seconds, weak energy (113). It’s cross-off wind and the water is sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The surf is just too small and weak to get excited about.

Thursday the 3rd sees a jump in size, with 5ft to 7ft W swell, but the period is short (8 seconds) and the wind is cross-off from the SW, gusting 18 mph. The conditions are messy and marginal. Not one to get out of bed for.

Friday the 4th is where it gets serious. The early morning has a massive 16ft WNW swell, with a long 13-second period. The combined energy is a huge 8064, which is very strong. The wind is cross-off, but the problem is the swell is just too big for this break. The report flat out says it’s too big. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s going to be a battle. The afternoon drops to 13ft but the wind goes cross, making it a total mess.

Saturday the 5th is the standout. The morning is your best bet. We’ve got a clean 7ft WNW swell, with a 10-second period, and the wind is offshore from the S at 9 mph. The combined energy is a solid 1033, giving you moderate wave energy. The report says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers". This is the one. Expect a few others out there though, as crowds are sometimes a factor here.

Sunday the 6th the swell drops right back to 3ft to 4ft from the WSW. The wind is offshore in the morning, but it’s a fresh 18 mph, so it’s a bit much for the small waves. The afternoon is better, with a clean 4ft wave and a moderate offshore breeze. It’s small, but rideable.

Monday the 7th is a write-off. The swell jumps to 8ft, but the wind is a cross-off gale at 21 mph, then 25 mph. The surf is poor and messy.

Tuesday the 8th is even worse. A 15ft WNW swell with a strong cross-shore wind. This is a full-on, lumpy, choppy mess. Not for paddle surfing.

Wednesday the 9th offers a bit of hope. The morning has a 8ft WNW swell, clean with a gentle breeze (9 mph). It’s marginal. The afternoon is better, with a 7ft W swell and a clean offshore breeze from the S at 12 mph. The report says "expect very good surf conditions". This is a solid option.

Thursday the 10th is another standout. The morning is absolutely glassy. No wind, just a slight air, with a clean 7ft W swell at 10 seconds. The combined energy is 870. This will be the cleanest, most user-friendly wave of the whole run. The afternoon gets a bit choppy as the wind picks up onshore.

Friday the 11th through to Saturday the 13th sees a return to small, clean waves in the 3ft to 7ft range, with light winds. It’s good for a fun session, but nothing to travel for.

Sunday the 13th things get heavy again. A 13ft WNW groundswell with a 15-second period arrives, but the wind is cross-on to cross, making it choppy and messy. The long period will make it break straight at this beach setup, so it’s not ideal.

Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are a write-off with onshore winds and lumpy conditions. The swell is still 8ft to 8ft, but it’s blown out.

Wednesday the 16th drops to a tiny 3ft, with a strong onshore wind. Don’t bother.

The 17th brings a 7ft W swell, but with a strong cross-shore wind of 25 mph, it’s a kite-surfing day, not a paddle-surfing day.

Rusty.

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