Surf Forecasts:
Kilcummin Harbour surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NNW swell with 1,010 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with N 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kilcummin Harbour over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's break down what's coming your way. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, but there's some real standouts later on.
The first half-decent chance is Thursday, the 6th of August. You've got a small 4ft swell from the north, but the wind turns clean. Kilcummin Harbour is a reef, and with a gentle cross-off breeze, it'll be tidy enough for a session. The water temp is 61°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you might get away with a thinner suit. The combined energy is weak (175), so no power, but it's a start.
Friday, the 7th, the swell builds, but it's still marginal. The morning's 5ft from the west picks up to 7ft in the afternoon from the west-northwest, with moderate cross-off winds. The energy is getting better (315 to 796), but it's not quite right.
The real action starts Saturday, the 8th of August. The morning is clean with a 6ft west-northwest swell and a gentle cross-off breeze. The afternoon is where it gets good: 6ft of the same swell, clean conditions, and the energy is building (657). This is surfable, and it's looking like a solid session.
Sunday, the 9th, is the standout of the first week. The morning is the pick of the bunch: 7ft from the west-northwest, a light cross-off wind, and the combined energy is a solid 913. This is proper, clean, and punchy. The afternoon drops off a little with the wind, but the morning is the one to chase.
After a bit of a lull, Monday, the 10th of August, brings a nice change. A 5ft northerly swell rolls in with a 12-second period, which is a long-period groundswell. The wind is light and cross-off, and the energy is still strong (789). This is the kind of clean, lined-up reef set-up that should be a treat.
Looking further ahead, the second week has a few promising days. Thursday, the 13th of August, is one to watch. The afternoon shows a beast of a 13ft swell from the west, with a 10-second period. The energy is massive (3297), but the wind is a fresh cross-shore, which makes it tricky. This is for experienced surfers only. Friday, the 14th, is blown out.
The real hidden gem is Saturday, the 15th of August. The afternoon is perfect: 4ft from the west, and the wind goes glassy. The energy is moderate (266), but when it's glassy, this reef will be smooth and fun. Sunday, the 16th, morning is also glassy with a similar 4ft swell. This is the best bet for the long-range.
So, if you're looking for the best waves, chase the sessions on Sunday, the 9th of August, and the glassy windows on Saturday and Sunday, the 15th and 16th. The 13ft on Thursday the 13th is for the brave only.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed morning, light winds from the WSW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | W 5 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | WSW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1615 | 1221 | 363 | 137 | 65 | 53 | 294 | 795 | 655 | 484 | 653 | 659 | 906 | 721 | 453 | 546 | 459 | 282 | 149 | 81 | 109 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 10:46AM2.74m | 11:02PM2.95m | 11:42AM2.63m | 00:04AM2.74m | 12:54PM2.57m | 1:26AM2.61m | 2:20PM2.64m | 2:57AM2.62m | 3:40PM2.86m | 4:15AM2.77m | 4:44PM3.18m | 5:15AM2.96m | 5:37PM3.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:35PM0.79m | 5:18AM0.72m | 5:36PM0.95m | 6:23AM0.88m | 7:00PM1.06m | 7:48AM0.94m | 8:38PM0.99m | 9:12AM0.86m | 10:00PM0.75m | 10:19AM0.66m | 11:03PM0.45m | 11:12AM0.43m | 11:55PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 |
mm | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 10 | WNW 10 | N 9 | WNW 9 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | WSW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 363 | 137 | 65 | 14 | 15 | 795 | 655 | 484 | 653 | 8 | 906 | 6 | 453 | 546 | 459 | 282 | 149 | 81 | 109 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | N 6 | N 7 | N 11 | SE 4 | N 11 | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 18 | 17 | 30 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 7 | 6 | 14 | 243 | 123 | 68 | 54 | 38 | 38 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 9 | N 6 | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | — | — | — | N 15 | — | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | WSW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 41 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 8 | — | — | S 3 | — | WNW 9 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 3 | SSE 3 |
| kJ | 1615 | 1221 | 118 | 21 | 21 | 53 | 294 | — | — | 6 | — | 659 | — | 721 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 4 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 531 | 549 | 730 | 0 | 245 | 11 | 2 | 174 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
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