Kilcummin Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Kilcummin Harbour over the next couple of weeks. It’s a mixed bag, so we’ll have to pick our moments.

The coming days kick off with a fair bit of swell, but the wind is a problem. Monday morning has a 8ft groundswell from the west wrapping in, solid energy (1433), but that 16 mph SW cross-off is not ideal. The water’s sitting at 61°, a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, which is a nice bonus for the back of the car. Monday afternoon gets bigger – 10ft – but the wind jumps to 22 mph and it’s messy. Not the day for it.

Tuesday the 8th is a write-off. Swell hits 13ft with a strong cross-on breeze; that’s over 8ft, so only for experts anyway, and the wind ruins it. Don’t bother.

Wednesday morning the 9th is our first real standout. It drops back to 5ft from the north, period 9 seconds, with a light 9 mph WSW cross-off. The energy is much more manageable at 762, and the water should still be feeling that warmer signal. This is a clean, fun size for an intermediate, and it’s a reef so that longer-period swell will line up nicely. Look for a window there. The crowds are “sometimes,” so you might not have it entirely to yourself, but it’s worth the paddle.

Thursday the 10th is another good call. We get offshore all day – morning has 7ft from the WSW with clean conditions and a moderate offshore breeze. The swell energy (890) is moderate, with a 10-second period. Afternoon cleans up even more with 6ft and a steady offshore. That’s a solid day for Kilcummin.

The weekend kicks off with a big pulse. Saturday the 12th has a 10ft swell early, jumping to a very long 13-second period from the WNW. That’s a heap of energy (3259). The morning’s a fresh offshore, and it’s clean, but that size is only for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds 8ft with a moderate offshore – excellent for those with the skills. This is a standout if you’re after power.

Sunday the 13th afternoon suddenly turns glassy. Only 5ft and 10-second period, but glassy – that’s a rare treat. You’ll get clean little runners.

After that, the second week gets lumpy. Strong cross-shore winds on the 15th push 10ft swell into a messy chop. Not worth it. There’s a brief window Wednesday the 16th with 8ft and clean cross-off, but it’s more of the same. The 19th sees another big groundswell (12ft from the NW, 13 seconds, 3754 energy) with a fresh cross-off, but that’s serious size and you’ll need to be on it.

Overall, the best bets are Wednesday morning the 9th for a clean, manageable session, and Saturday the 12th for the big, powerful groundswell if you’ve got the experience. Sunday afternoon’s glassy spell is a hidden gem. The rest is a mix of wind issues or too much size.

Rusty.

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