Kilcummin Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, it’s a quiet start. The first few days are a write-off with tiny, weak swell and the wind either onshore or cross-onshore. You’re looking at a gap of about four days with nothing worth paddling out for. The water is sitting at 63° and that’s a whole 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a proper anomaly, the ocean feels like a bathtub.

Things start to flicker to life on Friday, 24 July. The morning brings a 5ft swell from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind swings cross-offshore, cleaning things up. The combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate (336). It’s a bit marginal, but it’s the first real chance. The afternoon builds to 6ft from the same direction, with a slightly longer period, and the energy jumps to 536. It’s still not perfect, but it’s surfable.

Saturday, 25 July morning is the first real standout. Swell pushes up to 8ft from the WNW, period is 10 seconds, and the energy is strong (1356). That’s a decent sized groundswell. The wind is cross-shore though, so it won’t be glassy, but there’s power in the water. This is for experienced surfers only – 8ft is at the top end for most. The afternoon drops off a bit and the wind turns cross-onshore, so grab the morning session.

The next proper highlight is Thursday, 30 July. The morning session sees a 7ft swell from the WNW with a 10-second period, and here’s the kicker – the wind is light and offshore from the south. That’s a rare combination for this spot, and it’ll be clean. Energy is strong (919). This is the best of the whole forecast. The wave direction is a match for the optimum swell direction from the NNW, so it’ll wrap in nicely. Get on it early.

The following week, Friday, 31 July morning, is a smaller offering – 4ft from the WNW with a 9-second period, cross-offshore wind, and clean conditions. It’s a fun, mellow size for a quick session. The energy is moderate (249).

The very end of the window, Sunday, 2 August, shows a return of offshore winds and a 5ft swell from the west/northwest. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weaker, but the wind is clean, making it worth a look if you’re desperate.

Overall, the best is Thursday 30 July morning. The swell is solid, the wind is offshore, and the energy is pumping. Saturday 25 July morning is the big-wave option for the brave. For the rest, it’s a mix of waiting and watching. Crowds can pop up here sometimes, so expect company on the good days.

Rusty.

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