
Surf Forecasts:
Kilcummin Harbour surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, W swell with 1,347 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kilcummin Harbour this week:
The surf forecast for Kilcummin Harbour over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kilcummin Harbour in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kilcummin Harbour over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break this down for Kilcummin Harbour.
Water temp is about normal for the season, nothing crazy. The first few days are a total bust. There’s a gap from now until the morning of Friday, 24 July, with junk surf and onshore winds. The combined swell energy is weak, around 50-122 (weak energy), so don’t even think about it.
Friday morning, 24 July, things perk up a little. Clean 1.6m (5ft) swell from the WNW, 9-second period, with a cross-offshore breeze from the WSW. The combined energy hits 387 (moderate). It’s marginal, but the wind is clean, making it the first real look of the forecast.
The weekend turns messy. Saturday and Sunday, 25-26 July, the swell jumps to 2.5m (8ft) from the WNW, but the wind goes cross-shore from the W and WNW. The energy is strong (1221-1280), but it’s lumpy and choppy. Too big for beginners, and the wind is making it a fight. Monday morning, 27 July, cleans up with a cross-offshore wind from the SW. The swell holds at 2-2.5m (8-8ft), WNW, 10 seconds. The energy is pumping (1091-1301), and the wind is clean, so it’s rideable but still a handful.
The real standout for this break is Monday the 27th through Wednesday the 29th of July. The wind stays cross-offshore, and the swell eases to a nice 1.6m (5ft) by Wednesday morning, 29 July, with a 9-second period from the WNW. The energy is moderate (392), and the conditions are clean. For Kilcummin Harbour, this is the best run – clean, punchy waves, and not too big.
Then the 1st of August brings a monster. A 5.5m to 6.0m (18-20ft) swell from the WNW and NW, with a period of 11-12 seconds. The energy is enormous (7594-8878). This is way too big for this spot – expert-only, and the cross-on wind makes it a choppy, dangerous mess. Skip it.
After that, the swell drops fast. The 2nd of August still has a 4.0m (13ft) swell from the NNW in the morning, but it’s cross-on and choppy. By Monday the 3rd, we’re back to small, clean waves around 1.2m (4ft) from the NNW, 9-second period, with light winds. A nice little cleanup, but nothing special.
Best bet: Monday the 27th to Wednesday the 29th of July. Clean cross-offshore winds, moderate swell, solid energy. The 1st of August is a big, dangerous swell – leave it for the tow-in crew. The rest is small or sloppy.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
96 | 82 | 47 | 34 | 25 | 143 | 387 | 314 | 361 | 1221 | 1280 | 942 | 1004 | 969 | 809 | 1032 | 1245 | 1201 | 1106 | 960 | 456 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:41PM2.49m | 1:02AM2.51m | 1:49PM2.44m | 2:15AM2.38m | 3:03PM2.48m | 3:30AM2.37m | 4:07PM2.60m | 4:31AM2.46m | 4:59PM2.78m | 5:18AM2.59m | 5:41PM2.97m | 5:57AM2.72m | 6:18PM3.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:21AM0.94m | 6:41PM1.14m | 7:23AM1.08m | 8:03PM1.23m | 8:34AM1.13m | 9:22PM1.18m | 9:39AM1.07m | 10:24PM1.06m | 10:32AM0.94m | 11:12PM0.90m | 11:15AM0.78m | 11:52PM0.74m | 11:53AM0.62m | 00:29AM0.59m | |||||||
5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | N 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | N 11 | N 10 | WNW 10 | N 9 | WNW 9 |
26 | 82 | 47 | 34 | 25 | 143 | — | — | — | — | 1280 | — | — | 8 | 809 | 1032 | 56 | 48 | 1106 | 14 | 456 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 11 | — | — | N 10 | — | N 8 |
— | 25 | 13 | 22 | 22 | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 59 | — | — | 29 | — | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 9 | — |
96 | — | — | — | — | — | 387 | 314 | 361 | 1221 | — | 942 | 1004 | 969 | — | — | 1245 | 1201 | — | 960 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 148 | 1063 | 171 | 171 | 524 | 2 | 256 | 1222 | 2 | 235 | 233 | 550 | 730 | 730 | 2 | 2 | 63 | 194 | 194 | 247 | 171 |
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Information about the Kilcummin Harbour Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kilcummin Harbour provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kilcummin Harbour can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kilcummin Harbour surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kilcummin Harbour) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kilcummin Harbour may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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