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Counsellors' Strand, Dunmore East

Good Quality 2025 faces SSE

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Dip score now
49
Fresh · fresh breeze, showers possible
Waves
0.4 m
5 s period from SSE · model cell 2.1 km out
Sea
16.7°
Grand. M5 buoy, south-east off Wexford, 55 km away.
Tide
3.7 m
Rising, nearly high. High at 09:40.
Wind
29 km/h
Fresh breeze, SSW, cross, gusts 52
Daylight
07:30
Sunrise. Sunset 19:04. Air 16°C.

Best dip each day

Daylight hours, preferring high tide
Today
08:00
Decent 70/100
moderate breeze, dry, small waves 0.4 m · 0.4 m · 26 km/h
▼ 03:45 ▲ 09:40 ▼ 16:10 ▲ 22:15
Sat, 3 Oct
10:00
Grand 95/100
light winds, dry, calm sea · 0.3 m · 3 km/h
▼ 04:40 ▲ 10:30 ▼ 17:10 ▲ 23:10
Sun, 4 Oct
12:00
Grand 83/100
moderate breeze, dry, calm sea · 0.2 m · 26 km/h
▼ 05:40 ▲ 11:45 ▼ 18:25
Mon, 5 Oct
13:00
Grand 82/100
moderate breeze, dry, calm sea · 0.2 m · 24 km/h
▲ 00:25 ▼ 07:00 ▲ 13:25 ▼ 20:00
Tue, 6 Oct
13:00
Grand 85/100
gentle breeze, dry, calm sea · 0.1 m · 17 km/h
▲ 02:15 ▼ 08:30 ▲ 15:00 ▼ 21:25
Wed, 7 Oct
19:00
Decent 78/100
gentle breeze, dry · 17 km/h
▲ 03:30 ▼ 09:45 ▲ 16:00 ▼ 22:25
Thu, 8 Oct
19:00
Decent 75/100
moderate breeze, dry · 25 km/h
▲ 04:30 ▼ 10:40 ▲ 16:55 ▼ 23:20

Week at a glance

Tap or drag to pick an hour. Everything below follows.
Fri 09:0051 · Freshfresh breeze · showers possible
Fri 2Sat 3Sun 4Mon 5Tue 6Wed 7Thu 80003060912151821Fri 05:00 · 48 Fresh · nightFri 06:00 · 53 Fresh · nightFri 07:00 · 65 Decent · nightFri 08:00 · 70 DecentFri 09:00 · 51 FreshFri 10:00 · 39 BlowyFri 11:00 · 40 BlowyFri 12:00 · 38 BlowyFri 13:00 · 40 BlowyFri 14:00 · 29 BlowyFri 15:00 · 15 GrimFri 16:00 · 3 GrimFri 17:00 · 6 GrimFri 18:00 · 20 GrimFri 19:00 · 47 FreshFri 20:00 · 78 Decent · nightFri 21:00 · 79 Decent · nightFri 22:00 · 84 Grand · nightFri 23:00 · 89 Grand · nightSat 00:00 · 84 Grand · nightSat 01:00 · 80 Grand · nightSat 02:00 · 76 Decent · nightSat 03:00 · 71 Decent · nightSat 04:00 · 67 Decent · nightSat 05:00 · 66 Decent · nightSat 06:00 · 70 Decent · nightSat 07:00 · 75 Decent · nightSat 08:00 · 80 GrandSat 09:00 · 85 GrandSat 10:00 · 95 GrandSat 11:00 · 95 GrandSat 12:00 · 94 GrandSat 13:00 · 90 GrandSat 14:00 · 85 GrandSat 15:00 · 75 DecentSat 16:00 · 77 DecentSat 17:00 · 73 DecentSat 18:00 · 76 DecentSat 19:00 · 78 DecentSat 20:00 · 76 Decent · nightSat 21:00 · 81 Grand · nightSat 22:00 · 86 Grand · nightSat 23:00 · 90 Grand · nightSun 00:00 · 90 Grand · nightSun 01:00 · 86 Grand · nightSun 02:00 · 82 Grand · nightSun 03:00 · 77 Decent · nightSun 04:00 · 57 Fresh · nightSun 05:00 · 69 Decent · nightSun 06:00 · 68 Decent · nightSun 07:00 · 72 Decent · nightSun 08:00 · 67 DecentSun 09:00 · 71 DecentSun 10:00 · 76 DecentSun 11:00 · 81 GrandSun 12:00 · 83 GrandSun 13:00 · 79 DecentSun 14:00 · 75 DecentSun 15:00 · 54 FreshSun 16:00 · 50 FreshSun 17:00 · 62 DecentSun 18:00 · 58 FreshSun 19:00 · 59 FreshSun 20:00 · 63 Decent · nightSun 21:00 · 68 Decent · nightSun 22:00 · 73 Decent · nightSun 23:00 · 77 Decent · nightMon 00:00 · 82 Grand · nightMon 01:00 · 82 Grand · nightMon 02:00 · 77 Decent · nightMon 03:00 · 73 Decent · nightMon 04:00 · 69 Decent · nightMon 05:00 · 65 Decent · nightMon 06:00 · 60 Fresh · nightMon 07:00 · 56 Fresh · nightMon 10:00 · 69 DecentMon 13:00 · 82 GrandMon 16:00 · 73 DecentMon 19:00 · 60 FreshMon 22:00 · 75 Decent · nightTue 01:00 · 88 Grand · nightTue 04:00 · 86 Grand · nightTue 07:00 · 73 Decent · nightTue 10:00 · 72 DecentTue 13:00 · 85 GrandTue 16:00 · 82 GrandTue 19:00 · 69 DecentTue 22:00 · 66 Decent · nightWed 01:00 · 75 Decent · nightWed 04:00 · 80 Grand · nightWed 07:00 · 66 Decent · nightWed 10:00 · 60 FreshWed 13:00 · 77 DecentWed 19:00 · 78 DecentThu 01:00 · 70 Decent · nightThu 07:00 · 75 Decent · nightThu 13:00 · 73 DecentThu 19:00 · 75 Decent

Fri, 2 Oct, 09:00

51 Fresh
  • fresh breeze
  • showers possible
  • small waves 0.4 m
  • high tide
  • cross wind
NESWsunrisesunset0.4 m29 km/h
faces 154° SSE · wind cross
Waves
0.4 m @ 5 s from SSE
Wind
29 km/h SSW · gusts 52
Tide
3.7 m · high
Air
16°C · 0.2 mm rain

Meteogram

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

Hour by hour

Next 48 hours
TimeDipWavesPeriodFromWindGustTideRainAirWhy
Today
08:0070 Decent0.4 m5 sSSE26 km/h SSW493.4 m 0.1 mm16°moderate breeze, dry, small waves 0.4 m
09:0051 Fresh0.4 m5 sSSE29 km/h SSW523.7 m ▲0.2 mm16°fresh breeze, showers possible, small waves 0.4 m
10:0039 Blowy0.5 m5 sSSE33 km/h SSW543.8 m ▲0.2 mm16°fresh breeze, onshore, choppy, showers possible
11:0040 Blowy0.5 m5 sSSE33 km/h SSW573.6 m 0.2 mm15°fresh breeze, showers possible, small waves 0.5 m
12:0038 Blowy0.5 m5 sSSE35 km/h SSW593.0 m 0.1 mm16°fresh breeze, onshore, choppy, dry
13:0040 Blowy0.5 m5 sSSE37 km/h SSW612.3 m 0.1 mm16°fresh breeze, dry, small waves 0.5 m
14:0029 Blowy0.5 m5 sSSE38 km/h SSW621.7 m dry16°fresh breeze, onshore, choppy, dry
15:0015 Grim0.5 m5 sSSE39 km/h SSW621.4 m ▼dry16°strong wind, dry, small waves 0.5 m
16:003 Grim0.5 m5 sSSE40 km/h SSW621.1 m ▼0.2 mm16°strong wind, showers possible, small waves 0.5 m
17:006 Grim0.5 m5 sSSE39 km/h SSW621.2 m ▼0.4 mm16°strong wind, showers possible, small waves 0.5 m
18:0020 Grim0.5 m5 sSSE35 km/h SW611.7 m 0.7 mm16°fresh breeze, rain, small waves 0.5 m
19:0047 Fresh0.5 m5 sSSE24 km/h WSW572.4 m 0.6 mm16°moderate breeze, showers possible, small waves 0.5 m
20:0078 Decent0.5 m5 sSSE15 km/h W483.0 m 0.1 mm15°gentle breeze, dry, small waves 0.5 m
21:0079 Decent0.4 m5 sSSE15 km/h WNW333.4 m dry13°gentle breeze, dry, small waves 0.4 m
22:0084 Grand0.4 m5 sSSE14 km/h W253.6 m ▲dry11°gentle breeze, dry, small waves 0.4 m
23:0089 Grand0.4 m5 sSSE10 km/h W223.6 m ▲dry10°light winds, dry, calm sea
Saturday, 3 October
00:0084 Grand0.3 m5 sSSE11 km/h W183.1 m dry9°light winds, dry, calm sea
01:0080 Grand0.3 m5 sSSE12 km/h W162.5 m dry9°light winds, dry, calm sea
02:0076 Decent0.3 m5 sSSE12 km/h W141.9 m dry8°light winds, dry, calm sea
03:0071 Decent0.3 m5 sSSE12 km/h W121.5 m dry8°light winds, dry, calm sea
04:0067 Decent0.3 m5 sSSE11 km/h WNW111.3 m ▼dry7°light winds, dry, calm sea
05:0066 Decent0.3 m5 sSSE10 km/h W111.2 m ▼dry7°light winds, dry, calm sea
06:0070 Decent0.3 m5 sSSE6 km/h W111.5 m dry7°light winds, dry, calm sea
07:0075 Decent0.3 m5 sSSE7 km/h W102.1 m dry8°light winds, dry, calm sea
08:0080 Grand0.3 m5 sSSE9 km/h NW102.8 m dry8°light winds, dry, calm sea
09:0085 Grand0.3 m5 sSSE8 km/h NW93.3 m dry9°light winds, dry, calm sea
10:0095 Grand0.3 m5 sSSE3 km/h NW93.5 m ▲dry11°light winds, dry, calm sea
11:0095 Grand0.3 m5 sSSE2 km/h S103.6 m ▲dry13°light winds, dry, calm sea
12:0094 Grand0.3 m5 sSSE6 km/h S123.4 m dry14°light winds, dry, calm sea
13:0090 Grand0.3 m5 sSSE9 km/h S152.9 m dry14°light winds, dry, calm sea
14:0085 Grand0.3 m5 sSSE10 km/h SSW172.3 m dry14°light winds, dry, calm sea
15:0075 Decent0.3 m5 sSSE12 km/h SSW191.9 m dry14°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
16:0077 Decent0.3 m5 sSSE12 km/h SSW201.6 m ▼dry14°light winds, dry, calm sea
17:0073 Decent0.3 m5 sSSE10 km/h SSW201.4 m ▼dry14°light winds, dry, calm sea
18:0076 Decent0.3 m5 sSSE8 km/h SSW201.4 m ▼dry14°light winds, dry, calm sea
19:0078 Decent0.3 m5 sSSE11 km/h SSW191.8 m dry13°light winds, dry, calm sea
20:0076 Decent0.3 m5 sSSE12 km/h SSW192.4 m dry12°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
21:0081 Grand0.2 m5 sSSE13 km/h SSW202.9 m dry12°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
22:0086 Grand0.2 m5 sSSE12 km/h SW213.2 m ▲dry13°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
23:0090 Grand0.2 m5 sSSE13 km/h SSW233.4 m ▲dry13°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
Sunday, 4 October
00:0090 Grand0.2 m5 sSSE14 km/h SSW243.3 m ▲dry13°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
01:0086 Grand0.2 m5 sSSE13 km/h SSW253.0 m dry13°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
02:0082 Grand0.2 m5 sSSE16 km/h SSW272.5 m dry14°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
03:0077 Decent0.2 m5 sSSE19 km/h SSW282.1 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
04:0057 Fresh0.2 m5 sSSE21 km/h SSW291.7 m dry15°moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry
05:0069 Decent0.2 m5 sSSE14 km/h SW301.5 m ▼dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
06:0068 Decent0.2 m5 sSSE15 km/h WSW311.4 m ▼dry14°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
07:0072 Decent0.2 m5 sSSE19 km/h WSW321.6 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea

Where the energy comes from

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

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

Tide today

Dunmore East, 1 km away · metres above chart datum
03:4509:4016:1022:15
Low 03:45 · 1.0 mHigh 09:40 · 3.8 mLow 16:10 · 1.1 mHigh 22:15 · 3.6 m

The spot

Faces
154° SSE
Swell window
NE 50° → W 260°
Exposure
Open coast · model cell 2.1 km out
Water
Good Quality

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 Good, 2022 Good. The EPA flags a short-term pollution risk here after heavy rain.

Beach profile (PDF) · beaches.ie

On the ground

Lifeguard: YesToiletsParkingPublic busesNo dogs (No dogs allowed between 11am to 7pm, June, July and August)

As listed by Waterford City & County Council. Open in Maps.

Sauna after?

The Hot Pod (Dunmore East) · Lawlors Beach, Dunmore East · right here · mobile

Sweathouse (Baginbun) · Baginbun Beach, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford · 11 km · fixed

The Hot Pod (Newtown Cove) · Guillamene / Newtown Cove, Tramore · 12 km · mobile

The Stove Sauna · Ballyscanlan Lough (lower lake), Ballyscanlon Wellness Retreats · 15 km · fixed

Counsellors Strand is a sandy beach with a gentle slope, set within a large steep sided cove. The cove surrounding the beach consists of striking red sandstone cliffs and geological features, such as folding, can be seen in the surrounding cliffs. The cliffs support a variety of seabirds not least being the colony of kittiwakes which nest along the face of the cliffs. Above the beach and cove there is a grassed area suitable for picnics and viewing. The designated bathing area is approximately 100 metres long and 75 metres wide (at low tide). Activities include swimming, bodyboarding and kayaking. An adventure centre is located at the harbour offering a variety of water sports and land based activities such as rock-climbing.

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🌊 Counsellors' Strand, Dunmore East dip · Decent · sea 17° · 0.4 mFri, 2 Oct 07:30–08:30 · moderate breeze, dry, small waves 0.4 m
🌊 Counsellors' Strand, Dunmore East dip · Grand · sea 17° · 0.3 mSat, 3 Oct 09:30–10:30 · light winds, dry, calm sea
🌊 Counsellors' Strand, Dunmore East dip · Grand · sea 17° · 0.2 mSun, 4 Oct 11:30–12:30 · moderate breeze, dry, calm sea

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Booley Bay

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