Kilcummin Harbour Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NW-N
Wind
S-SW
Surf Height
Head high to double overhead plus.
Tide
Low
Kilcummin Harbour Surf Guide
Long left that breaks outside the harbor wall. Needs a swell from the N or a very large W to break. Very attractive looking wave for the intermediate to advanced.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to Advanced.
Local Vibe
Doable
Best to keep the cameras away. This area is more sensitive than most in Ireland. Crowds in the water are mellow usually, as a rip keeps the crowd moving.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Crowds are a factor. When Kilcummin Harbor breaks, most other areas on the west coast are unmanageable.
Spot Rating
Fun
A long, fast wave with different takeoff points, fun sections. An sheltered spot from SW - W wind gales.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Lots of paddling especially when big.
Water Quality
Clean
Some Agricultural runoff after heavy rains.
Hazards
Sharp rock reef, currents, access at high tide becomes dangerous.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Park right at the harbor.
Bottom
Rock reef.
Best Season
Autumn, Winter are usually when swells from this angle are most common.
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