Kilcummin Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Kilcummin Harbour. It’s a reef setup that needs a solid NNW swell to really fire, and we’ve got a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th are seeing poor surf conditions with cross-off winds and messy, low-energy swell. The swell energy is weak (182) on Thursday, and while it jumps to a moderate 452 on Friday morning, the conditions are still poor. You’d be fighting the wind more than the wave.

Things start to look up on Saturday the 8th. The morning brings a solid 7ft swell from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds and a clean offshore wind from the south. The combined energy is a strong 723, and the wave state is described as “moderate offshore and clean.” This is the standout of the window. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no nasty surprises. Remember, this is a reef, so with a bit of size it’ll be offering up some proper walls. The crowds are just “sometimes” here, so you might get a few waves to yourself.

Sunday the 9th morning is still okay – 5ft from the WNW with light cross-off winds and clean conditions (438 energy) – but it’s a step down from Saturday. By the afternoon, a cross-shore wind kicks in and the quality drops. Monday the 10th morning brings a clean 4ft north swell with a long 11-second period and offshore winds, giving 458 energy and good conditions. That long period groundswell will wrap nicely into this reef.

After that, we hit a dry spell. From Tuesday the 11th through to Sunday the 16th, the surf is small and ordinary. Swell heights drop below 3ft, with mostly weak energy (under 200) and only occasional clean windows. It’s a long gap of about 5-6 days with no real recommendation. The 16th of August has a tiny 2ft north swell going glassy in the afternoon, but it’s barely surfable.

We get a late pulse around the 19th of August. Wednesday morning shows a 7ft WNW swell with a 10-second period and strong energy of 874, but the wind is cross-off and the forecast is only marginal due to tide or conditions. A bit too far out to get too excited, but keep an eye on it.

So, the best bet is Saturday morning, August 8th. That 7ft WNW swell with clean offshore winds is your ticket. It’s not so big that it’s only for experts, but given the reef and the size, it’s probably not a beginner’s wave either. Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th mornings are your backup windows. Get in the water when you can.

Rusty.

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