Kilcummin Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Kilcummin Harbour is the only break on the table this forecast, and it’s a reef setup that needs the right combination. We’ve got a bit of a slow start with very ordinary conditions through the first week, but the second week is where things get interesting with some serious swell potential. Hang tight.

Kilcummin Harbour – The first real nod comes on Monday the 10th of August with small 4ft swell from the north, 10-second period, and moderate wave energy (405). It’s a cross-shore southeast breeze at 10 mph, so it’s not clean, and the water’s a touch warmer than normal at 61°. Honestly, it’s marginal. Not worth racing out for.

Tuesday the 11th sees cleaner conditions with an offshore breeze from the SSE at 12 mph, but the swell drops to 3ft from the north. Period is 9 seconds, energy low (137). Surfable, but small. Wednesday the 12th is similar with a 3ft west-northwest swell, but by afternoon the wind swings cross-offshore and conditions look poor.

Thursday the 13th morning is the first decent moment – 4ft swell from the west, 10-second period, and clean offshore wind from the south. Wave energy picks up (246) and it’s looking like good surf conditions. This is a solid small-wave option for intermediate surfers. Not a standout, but the best of the first week.

From Friday the 14th through Sunday the 16th, conditions go downhill. Cross and cross-onshore winds, lumpy chop, and a mix of small to messy swell. The 15th has 6ft but it’s junky with a 440 energy reading – not clean enough to enjoy.

Monday the 17th brings a glassy morning and afternoon with a light east breeze, but the swell is only 4ft from the west-southwest and energy is moderate (194). The waves are ordinary but at least it’s clean. Still, not a standout.

Tuesday the 18th has offshore winds again with a 4ft west swell, period 7 seconds, energy 154. It’s okay, but short period makes it weak.

Now, Thursday the 20th of August is where it ramps up. Swell hits 8ft from the west-northwest, period 10 seconds, and the energy jumps to 1371! That is strong wave energy. Wind is light cross-onshore though, so it’s a bit rippled. This is getting big, but for experienced surfers it could be worth a look – tide will be key. The score is promising.

Friday the 21st of August morning is the real standout of the entire outlook. Swell is 8ft from the west, period 10 seconds, energy is 1131 – that’s strong. And the wind is offshore from the SSE at 15 mph, making for clean, powerful waves. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. If you can handle it, this is the session to aim for. The afternoon gets messy with rain and fresh winds.

Saturday the 22nd is massive but ugly – 13ft from the northwest with cross-onshore winds and a choppy mess. Not for surfing, maybe more interesting for kite gear.

Sunday the 23rd has a clean moment in the morning with a 6ft north swell, cross-offshore wind, and 754 energy. It’s okay but nothing special. The afternoon has a 3ft west swell with a very long 16-second period (low energy 675) – groundswell, best on points and reefs, but pretty small.

Monday the 24th morning has clean 3ft west swell, 12-second period, light offshore wind, and good conditions. A nice small-wave option.

Tuesday the 25th of August morning is another standout. 10ft from the west, 10-second period, energy 1875 – that’s very strong. Light cross-offshore wind, clean. This is for experts only – too big for beginners. Very promising but still two weeks out, so treat it as a hopeful eye on the horizon.

Overall, the best on offer is Friday the 21st morning for experienced surfers, and Tuesday the 25th morning as a long-range standout. The first week is mostly small and average, with Thursday the 13th being the only clean small-wave window.

Rusty.

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