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Brittas Bay North

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8
Grim · strong wind, showers possible
Waves
1.1 m
6 s period from SSE · model cell 1.4 km out
Sea
15.0°
Fresh. M2 buoy, Irish Sea east of Dublin, 79 km away.
Tide
1.1 m
Rising. High at 17:15.
Wind
44 km/h
Strong breeze, SSW, cross, gusts 52
Daylight
07:26
Sunrise. Sunset 19:00. Air 16°C.

Best dip each day

Daylight hours, preferring high tide
Today
19:00
Blowy 37/100
moderate breeze, rain, waves 1.3 m · 1.3 m · 23 km/h
▲ 04:30 ▼ 08:35 ▲ 17:15 ▼ 21:15
Sat, 3 Oct
18:00
Grand 82/100
moderate breeze, dry, calm sea · 0.3 m · 26 km/h
▲ 06:10 ▼ 09:40 ▲ 18:30 ▼ 22:50
Sun, 4 Oct
09:00
Grand 81/100
gentle breeze, dry, calm sea · 0.4 m · 19 km/h
▲ 07:15 ▼ 11:00 ▲ 19:15
Mon, 5 Oct
19:00
Grand 90/100
gentle breeze, dry, calm sea · 0.4 m · 14 km/h
▼ 00:35 ▲ 08:15 ▼ 12:25 ▲ 20:15
Tue, 6 Oct
10:00
Grand 91/100
gentle breeze, dry, calm sea · 0.3 m · 19 km/h
▼ 01:40 ▲ 09:30 ▼ 13:30 ▲ 21:00
Wed, 7 Oct
10:00
Grand 91/100
gentle breeze, dry, high tide · 19 km/h
▼ 02:35 ▲ 10:05 ▼ 14:15 ▲ 21:45
Thu, 8 Oct
13:00
Decent 76/100
gentle breeze, dry · 13 km/h
▼ 03:05 ▲ 10:50 ▼ 15:00 ▲ 22:25

Week at a glance

Tap or drag to pick an hour. Everything below follows.
Fri 12:009 · Grimstrong wind · showers possible
Fri 2Sat 3Sun 4Mon 5Tue 6Wed 7Thu 80003060912151821Fri 10:00 · 43 BlowyFri 11:00 · 22 GrimFri 12:00 · 9 GrimFri 13:00 · 28 BlowyFri 14:00 · 32 BlowyFri 15:00 · 19 GrimFri 16:00 · 14 GrimFri 17:00 · 17 GrimFri 18:00 · 29 BlowyFri 19:00 · 37 BlowyFri 20:00 · 49 Fresh · nightFri 21:00 · 50 Fresh · nightFri 22:00 · 53 Fresh · nightFri 23:00 · 56 Fresh · nightSat 00:00 · 60 Fresh · nightSat 01:00 · 70 Decent · nightSat 02:00 · 73 Decent · nightSat 03:00 · 76 Decent · nightSat 04:00 · 79 Decent · nightSat 05:00 · 82 Grand · nightSat 06:00 · 85 Grand · nightSat 07:00 · 79 DecentSat 08:00 · 71 DecentSat 09:00 · 69 DecentSat 10:00 · 70 DecentSat 11:00 · 73 DecentSat 12:00 · 79 DecentSat 13:00 · 77 DecentSat 14:00 · 70 DecentSat 15:00 · 73 DecentSat 16:00 · 76 DecentSat 17:00 · 79 DecentSat 18:00 · 82 GrandSat 19:00 · 81 GrandSat 20:00 · 81 Grand · nightSat 21:00 · 75 Decent · nightSat 22:00 · 68 Decent · nightSat 23:00 · 64 Decent · nightSun 00:00 · 67 Decent · nightSun 01:00 · 70 Decent · nightSun 02:00 · 74 Decent · nightSun 03:00 · 77 Decent · nightSun 04:00 · 80 Grand · nightSun 05:00 · 84 Grand · nightSun 06:00 · 77 Decent · nightSun 07:00 · 90 Grand · nightSun 08:00 · 78 DecentSun 09:00 · 81 GrandSun 10:00 · 63 DecentSun 11:00 · 56 FreshSun 12:00 · 59 FreshSun 13:00 · 63 DecentSun 14:00 · 66 DecentSun 15:00 · 70 DecentSun 16:00 · 73 DecentSun 17:00 · 76 DecentSun 18:00 · 74 DecentSun 19:00 · 77 DecentSun 20:00 · 74 Decent · nightSun 21:00 · 69 Decent · nightSun 22:00 · 64 Decent · nightSun 23:00 · 58 Fresh · nightMon 00:00 · 59 Fresh · nightMon 01:00 · 68 Decent · nightMon 02:00 · 71 Decent · nightMon 03:00 · 75 Decent · nightMon 04:00 · 78 Decent · nightMon 05:00 · 72 Decent · nightMon 06:00 · 76 Decent · nightMon 07:00 · 79 Decent · nightMon 10:00 · 82 GrandMon 13:00 · 58 FreshMon 16:00 · 79 DecentMon 19:00 · 90 GrandMon 22:00 · 79 Decent · nightTue 01:00 · 69 Decent · nightTue 04:00 · 74 Decent · nightTue 07:00 · 85 Grand · nightTue 10:00 · 91 GrandTue 13:00 · 70 DecentTue 16:00 · 67 DecentTue 19:00 · 85 GrandTue 22:00 · 86 Grand · nightWed 01:00 · 61 Fresh · nightWed 04:00 · 53 Fresh · nightWed 07:00 · 64 Decent · nightWed 10:00 · 91 GrandWed 13:00 · 74 DecentWed 19:00 · 81 GrandThu 01:00 · 69 Decent · nightThu 07:00 · 72 Decent · nightThu 13:00 · 76 DecentThu 19:00 · 68 Decent

Fri, 2 Oct, 12:00

9 Grim
  • strong wind
  • showers possible
  • waves 1.1 m
  • cross wind
NESWsunrisesunset1.1 m44 km/h
faces 108° ESE · wind cross
Waves
1.1 m @ 6 s from SSE
Wind
44 km/h SSW · gusts 52
Tide
1.1 m · lower half
Air
16°C · 0.3 mm rain

Meteogram

Score, waves, wind (green offshore, amber cross, red onshore), rain and air, tide

Hour by hour

Next 48 hours
TimeDipWavesPeriodFromWindGustTideRainAirWhy
Today
11:0022 Grim1.0 m6 sSSE33 km/h SSW470.9 m 0.3 mm16°fresh breeze, showers possible, waves 1.0 m
12:009 Grim1.1 m6 sSSE44 km/h SSW521.1 m 0.3 mm16°strong wind, showers possible, waves 1.1 m
13:0028 Blowy1.2 m6 sSSE39 km/h SSW541.1 m 0.1 mm16°fresh breeze, dry, waves 1.2 m
14:0032 Blowy1.3 m6 sSSE38 km/h SSW571.0 m 0.1 mm16°fresh breeze, dry, waves 1.3 m
15:0019 Grim1.3 m6 sSSE40 km/h SSW581.0 m 0.1 mm16°strong wind, dry, waves 1.3 m
16:0014 Grim1.4 m6 sSSE41 km/h SSW571.0 m ▲0.2 mm16°strong wind, showers possible, waves 1.4 m
17:0017 Grim1.4 m6 sSSE39 km/h SSW561.1 m ▲0.4 mm16°strong wind, showers possible, waves 1.4 m
18:0029 Blowy1.3 m6 sSSE38 km/h SSW531.1 m ▲1.0 mm16°fresh breeze, rain, waves 1.3 m
19:0037 Blowy1.3 m6 sSSE23 km/h SW490.9 m 1.2 mm16°moderate breeze, rain, waves 1.3 m
20:0049 Fresh1.2 m6 sSSE18 km/h WSW370.8 m 0.4 mm15°gentle breeze, showers possible, waves 1.2 m
21:0050 Fresh1.1 m6 sSSE15 km/h W270.6 m ▼dry14°gentle breeze, dry, waves 1.1 m
22:0053 Fresh1.0 m6 sSSE10 km/h WNW240.6 m ▼dry12°light winds, dry, waves 1.0 m
23:0056 Fresh0.9 m6 sSSE9 km/h SW220.7 m dry11°light winds, dry, waves 0.9 m
Saturday, 3 October
00:0060 Fresh0.8 m6 sSSE10 km/h WSW210.9 m dry10°light winds, dry, waves 0.8 m
01:0070 Decent0.7 m6 sSSE8 km/h SW180.9 m dry10°light winds, dry, small waves 0.7 m
02:0073 Decent0.7 m6 sSSE10 km/h SW150.9 m dry10°light winds, dry, small waves 0.7 m
03:0076 Decent0.6 m6 sSSE12 km/h WSW130.9 m dry9°light winds, dry, small waves 0.6 m
04:0079 Decent0.6 m6 sSSE9 km/h WNW130.9 m dry8°light winds, dry, small waves 0.5 m
05:0082 Grand0.5 m5 sSSE8 km/h WNW141.1 m ▲dry8°light winds, dry, small waves 0.5 m
06:0085 Grand0.5 m5 sSSE7 km/h WNW141.1 m ▲dry8°light winds, dry, small waves 0.5 m
07:0079 Decent0.4 m5 sSSE9 km/h WNW151.1 m dry8°light winds, dry, small waves 0.4 m
08:0071 Decent0.4 m5 sSSE12 km/h W151.0 m dry9°light winds, dry, small waves 0.4 m
09:0069 Decent0.4 m5 sSSE12 km/h W150.8 m ▼dry10°light winds, dry, calm sea
10:0070 Decent0.4 m5 sSSE11 km/h W140.8 m ▼dry11°light winds, dry, calm sea
11:0073 Decent0.3 m5 sSSE9 km/h WSW130.8 m ▼dry13°light winds, dry, calm sea
12:0079 Decent0.3 m5 sSSE10 km/h S140.9 m dry14°light winds, dry, calm sea
13:0077 Decent0.3 m5 sSSE17 km/h S181.0 m dry14°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
14:0070 Decent0.3 m5 sSSE21 km/h S211.0 m dry14°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
15:0073 Decent0.3 m5 sSSE20 km/h S241.0 m dry14°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
16:0076 Decent0.3 m5 sSSE20 km/h S261.0 m dry14°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
17:0079 Decent0.3 m5 sSSE21 km/h SSW271.1 m ▲dry14°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
18:0082 Grand0.3 m5 sSSE26 km/h S281.2 m ▲dry14°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
19:0081 Grand0.3 m5 sSSE22 km/h SSW271.2 m ▲dry14°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
20:0081 Grand0.3 m5 sSSE17 km/h SW251.1 m dry13°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
21:0075 Decent0.3 m5 sSSE14 km/h SW240.9 m dry12°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
22:0068 Decent0.3 m5 sSSE14 km/h WSW240.7 m ▼dry11°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
23:0064 Decent0.3 m5 sSSE14 km/h SW240.6 m ▼dry11°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
Sunday, 4 October
00:0067 Decent0.3 m5 sSSE17 km/h SW240.7 m ▼dry11°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
01:0070 Decent0.3 m5 sSSE15 km/h SW240.7 m dry11°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
02:0074 Decent0.3 m5 sSSE17 km/h SW260.8 m dry11°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
03:0077 Decent0.3 m3 sSSE18 km/h SW270.8 m dry12°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
04:0080 Grand0.3 m3 sSSE17 km/h SW280.8 m dry12°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
05:0084 Grand0.3 m3 sSSE17 km/h SW280.9 m dry12°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
06:0077 Decent0.3 m4 sSSE20 km/h SW291.1 m ▲dry13°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
07:0090 Grand0.3 m4 sSSE16 km/h SW291.2 m ▲dry13°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
08:0078 Decent0.4 m4 sSSE21 km/h SW311.2 m dry14°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
09:0081 Grand0.4 m4 sSSE19 km/h SW311.1 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
10:0063 Decent0.3 m4 sSSE21 km/h SW320.9 m dry15°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea

Where the energy comes from

Wave energy (H²·T) this week by direction, against the swell window

Swell arriving between N and SSW reaches this spot; anything else is blocked by land and counts for much less.

Tide today

Arklow, 12 km away · metres above chart datum
04:3008:3517:1521:15
High 04:30 · 1.1 mLow 08:35 · 0.7 mHigh 17:15 · 1.1 mLow 21:15 · 0.6 m

The spot

Faces
108° ESE
Swell window
N 10° → SSW 200°
Exposure
Open coast · model cell 1.4 km out
Water
Excellent Quality · Blue Flag

Facing and swell window are derived from the wave model's coastline around the spot, not surveyed. Know better? Tell us.

Water quality

Recent grades: 2024 Excellent, 2023 Excellent, 2022 Excellent. The EPA flags a short-term pollution risk here after heavy rain.

Beach profile (PDF) · beaches.ie

On the ground

Lifeguard: YesToiletsParkingNo dogs (Not allowed within lifeguard patrol zone/bathing area below high tide mark.)

As listed by Wicklow County Council. Open in Maps.

Sauna after?

The Boat Yard Sauna · Wicklow Harbour, Wicklow town · 11 km · fixed

Realt na Mara Saunas · South Beach, Courtown, Co. Wexford · 29 km · fixed

Fad Saoil Saunas (Greystones) · Rise at The Cove, Marine Road, Greystones · 30 km · fixed

The Barrel Sauna (Greystones) · The Boatyard, Beach Road, Greystones · 30 km · fixed

Brittas Bay North Beach is a long, gently sloping, sandy beach. It has hilly sand dunes which support two protected plant species. The beach gradually falls away with sand bars common. Water sport activities available include surfing, windsurfing canoeing and snorkelling.

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🌊 Brittas Bay North dip · Blowy · sea 15° · 1.3 mFri, 2 Oct 18:30–19:30 · moderate breeze, rain, waves 1.3 m
🌊 Brittas Bay North dip · Grand · sea 15° · 0.3 mSat, 3 Oct 17:30–18:30 · moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
🌊 Brittas Bay North dip · Grand · sea 15° · 0.4 mSun, 4 Oct 08:30–09:30 · gentle breeze, dry, calm sea

Nearby spots

Brittas Bay South

1 km · Co. Wicklow · Excellent Quality

Silver Strand

8 km · Co. Wicklow · Sufficient Quality

Wicklow Reservoir

10 km · Co. Wicklow · Not classified

Wicklow Harbour bathing area

11 km · Co. Wicklow · Not classified

Score is Dipper's own blend. It rates comfort, not safety. Forecast: Met Éireann. Waves: Marine Institute Irish Shelf wave model.