Kilcummin Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at what’s shaping up for Kilcummin Harbour. This is a reef setup, so it’s got that potential for a good, wrapping wave when the conditions line up. The water is sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus for the session.

The outlook kicks off with a bit of a wait. The first few days are a write-off. We’re looking at big, raw energy from the 4th of September with a massive 16 ft WNW swell, but it’s hammered by a strong cross-shore wind, making a total mess of the place. That combined energy is a wild 7539 (strong to very strong), but it’s just not surfable. That mess carries on through the 5th and 6th, but things start to settle down.

The first real window of opportunity appears on the morning of Saturday the 5th of September. The swell drops to a manageable 8 ft from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind swings to a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is down to 1333 (moderate), and it’s described as clean. That’s a solid session for the experienced crew. The south wind picks up true offshore on the Saturday afternoon, with a 7 ft swell, making for some clean, lined-up waves. That’s the standout for the first weekend.

Sunday the 6th sees a fresh offshore wind, but the swell drops a bit and the quality is marginal. Into the week, Monday the 7th has some cross-off winds and a 8 ft to 10 ft WNW swell, but the quality is still just marginal. By Tuesday the 8th, we’re back to massive, stormy conditions with an 18 ft WNW swell and cross-shore winds – a total no-go.

There’s a long gap of poor, windy, and messy conditions from the 8th right through until the 17th. We get some glimpses of clean surf on the 9th, 13th, and 14th, but the swell is either too small, too short-period, or the wind is just on the wrong side. It’s a frustrating run.

The real standout, the one that’s got me excited, is the 18th of September. A fantastic 13 ft NW swell rolls in, with a light, cross-offshore breeze. The energy is a hefty 3172 (strong), and it’s called “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s a big, powerful, clean swell at a reef break – that’s the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a bit far out, so don’t lock it in just yet, but the potential is huge.

That swell backs off a bit into the 19th, with a 5 ft WNW swell and a moderate offshore wind, making for a good, clean follow-up session.

So, to be blunt: the first week is mostly a washout. The best bet on offer is the morning of the 5th for a solid session, and then the real prize is the 18th. Keep an eye on that long-range call.

Rusty.

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