Dipper › Co. Waterford

Goat Island

Green Coast faces SSE Monitored, not designated

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Dip score now
25
Grim · fresh breeze, onshore, choppy
Waves
1.1 m
6 s period from SSW · model cell 1 km out
Sea
16.7°
Grand. M5 buoy, south-east off Wexford, 78 km away.
Tide
3.1 m
Falling. Low at 15:55.
Wind
37 km/h
Fresh breeze, SSW, onshore, gusts 50
Daylight
07:33
Sunrise. Sunset 19:08. Air 16°C.

Best dip each day

Daylight hours, preferring low tide
Today
19:00
Fresh 53/100
gentle breeze, showers possible, waves 1.1 m · 1.1 m · 15 km/h
▼ 03:30 ▲ 09:30 ▼ 15:55 ▲ 21:50
Sat, 3 Oct
17:00
Grand 94/100
gentle breeze, dry, calm sea · 0.4 m · 13 km/h
▼ 04:25 ▲ 10:25 ▼ 17:00 ▲ 22:55
Sun, 4 Oct
18:00
Decent 78/100
moderate breeze, dry, small waves 0.4 m · 0.4 m · 24 km/h
▼ 05:20 ▲ 11:45 ▼ 18:05
Mon, 5 Oct
19:00
Grand 81/100
moderate breeze, dry, calm sea · 0.3 m · 20 km/h
▲ 00:20 ▼ 06:55 ▲ 13:15 ▼ 19:45
Tue, 6 Oct
10:00
Grand 86/100
gentle breeze, dry, calm sea · 0.3 m · 13 km/h
▲ 01:55 ▼ 08:15 ▲ 14:45 ▼ 21:05
Wed, 7 Oct
10:00
Grand 89/100
gentle breeze, dry, low tide · 16 km/h
▲ 03:10 ▼ 09:40 ▲ 15:50 ▼ 22:10
Thu, 8 Oct
13:00
Grand 83/100
gentle breeze, dry · 14 km/h
▲ 04:10 ▼ 10:35 ▲ 16:40 ▼ 22:55

Week at a glance

Tap or drag to pick an hour. Everything below follows.
Fri 11:0023 · Grimfresh breeze · onshore, choppy
Fri 2Sat 3Sun 4Mon 5Tue 6Wed 7Thu 80003060912151821Fri 03:00 · 26 Grim · nightFri 04:00 · 24 Grim · nightFri 05:00 · 29 Blowy · nightFri 06:00 · 30 Blowy · nightFri 07:00 · 50 Fresh · nightFri 08:00 · 45 FreshFri 09:00 · 34 BlowyFri 10:00 · 40 BlowyFri 11:00 · 23 GrimFri 12:00 · 3 GrimFri 13:00 · 7 GrimFri 14:00 · 12 GrimFri 15:00 · 8 GrimFri 16:00 · 12 GrimFri 17:00 · 13 GrimFri 18:00 · 16 GrimFri 19:00 · 53 FreshFri 20:00 · 49 Fresh · nightFri 21:00 · 49 Fresh · nightFri 22:00 · 64 Decent · nightFri 23:00 · 63 Decent · nightSat 00:00 · 67 Decent · nightSat 01:00 · 71 Decent · nightSat 02:00 · 76 Decent · nightSat 03:00 · 80 Grand · nightSat 04:00 · 84 Grand · nightSat 05:00 · 83 Grand · nightSat 06:00 · 79 Decent · nightSat 07:00 · 74 Decent · nightSat 08:00 · 69 DecentSat 09:00 · 65 DecentSat 10:00 · 65 DecentSat 11:00 · 68 DecentSat 12:00 · 73 DecentSat 13:00 · 77 DecentSat 14:00 · 87 GrandSat 15:00 · 85 GrandSat 16:00 · 90 GrandSat 17:00 · 94 GrandSat 18:00 · 89 GrandSat 19:00 · 91 GrandSat 20:00 · 86 Grand · nightSat 21:00 · 75 Decent · nightSat 22:00 · 70 Decent · nightSat 23:00 · 66 Decent · nightSun 00:00 · 71 Decent · nightSun 01:00 · 75 Decent · nightSun 02:00 · 79 Decent · nightSun 03:00 · 84 Grand · nightSun 04:00 · 88 Grand · nightSun 05:00 · 93 Grand · nightSun 06:00 · 91 Grand · nightSun 07:00 · 87 Grand · nightSun 08:00 · 72 DecentSun 09:00 · 68 DecentSun 10:00 · 64 DecentSun 11:00 · 59 FreshSun 12:00 · 57 FreshSun 13:00 · 62 DecentSun 14:00 · 66 DecentSun 15:00 · 70 DecentSun 16:00 · 69 DecentSun 17:00 · 73 DecentSun 18:00 · 78 DecentSun 19:00 · 74 DecentSun 20:00 · 75 Decent · nightSun 21:00 · 71 Decent · nightSun 22:00 · 66 Decent · nightSun 23:00 · 72 Decent · nightMon 00:00 · 57 Fresh · nightMon 01:00 · 59 Fresh · nightMon 02:00 · 63 Decent · nightMon 03:00 · 77 Decent · nightMon 04:00 · 82 Grand · nightMon 05:00 · 86 Grand · nightMon 06:00 · 90 Grand · nightMon 07:00 · 94 Grand · nightMon 10:00 · 70 DecentMon 13:00 · 57 FreshMon 16:00 · 68 DecentMon 19:00 · 81 GrandMon 22:00 · 84 Grand · nightTue 01:00 · 70 Decent · nightTue 04:00 · 75 Decent · nightTue 07:00 · 88 Grand · nightTue 10:00 · 86 GrandTue 13:00 · 74 DecentTue 16:00 · 64 DecentTue 19:00 · 85 GrandTue 22:00 · 87 Grand · nightWed 01:00 · 73 Decent · nightWed 04:00 · 62 Decent · nightWed 07:00 · 75 Decent · nightWed 10:00 · 89 GrandWed 13:00 · 75 DecentWed 19:00 · 77 DecentThu 01:00 · 73 Decent · nightThu 07:00 · 70 Decent · nightThu 13:00 · 83 GrandThu 19:00 · 66 Decent

Fri, 2 Oct, 11:00

23 Grim
  • fresh breeze
  • onshore, choppy
  • dry
  • waves 1.1 m
  • onshore wind
NESWsunrisesunset1.1 m37 km/h
faces 164° SSE · wind onshore
Waves
1.1 m @ 6 s from SSW
Wind
37 km/h SSW · gusts 50
Tide
3.4 m · upper half
Air
16°C · dry

Meteogram

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

Hour by hour

Next 48 hours
TimeDipWavesPeriodFromWindGustTideRainAirWhy
Today
11:0023 Grim1.1 m6 sSSW37 km/h SSW503.4 m dry16°fresh breeze, onshore, choppy, dry
12:003 Grim1.2 m6 sSSW39 km/h SSW552.8 m dry16°strong wind, onshore, choppy, dry
13:007 Grim1.2 m7 sSSW40 km/h SSW572.1 m dry16°strong wind, onshore, choppy, dry
14:0012 Grim1.3 m7 sSSW41 km/h SSW581.5 m dry16°strong wind, onshore, choppy, dry
15:008 Grim1.3 m7 sSSW42 km/h SSW581.0 m ▼0.2 mm16°strong wind, onshore, choppy, showers possible
16:0012 Grim1.3 m7 sSSW43 km/h SSW580.8 m ▼0.3 mm16°strong wind, onshore, choppy, showers possible
17:0013 Grim1.2 m7 sSSW47 km/h SW571.0 m ▼0.4 mm16°strong wind, showers possible, waves 1.2 m
18:0016 Grim1.2 m7 sSSW39 km/h SW531.5 m 0.7 mm16°strong wind, showers possible, waves 1.2 m
19:0053 Fresh1.1 m7 sSSW15 km/h WSW452.1 m 0.4 mm15°gentle breeze, showers possible, waves 1.1 m
20:0049 Fresh1.0 m7 sSSW14 km/h WNW362.8 m 0.2 mm14°gentle breeze, showers possible, waves 1.0 m
21:0049 Fresh0.9 m7 sSSW14 km/h NW273.3 m ▲dry12°gentle breeze, dry, waves 0.9 m
22:0064 Decent0.8 m7 sSSW10 km/h WNW233.5 m ▲dry11°light winds, dry, small waves 0.8 m
23:0063 Decent0.7 m7 sSSW8 km/h NW203.4 m ▲dry10°light winds, dry, small waves 0.7 m
Saturday, 3 October
00:0067 Decent0.7 m7 sSSW5 km/h NNW182.9 m dry8°light winds, dry, small waves 0.7 m
01:0071 Decent0.6 m7 sSSW4 km/h N152.4 m dry8°light winds, dry, small waves 0.6 m
02:0076 Decent0.6 m7 sSSW3 km/h N131.8 m dry7°light winds, dry, small waves 0.6 m
03:0080 Grand0.6 m7 sSSW6 km/h NNW121.2 m dry7°light winds, dry, small waves 0.6 m
04:0084 Grand0.6 m7 sSSW8 km/h N120.9 m ▼dry7°light winds, dry, small waves 0.5 m
05:0083 Grand0.5 m7 sSSW7 km/h NNW120.9 m ▼dry7°light winds, dry, small waves 0.5 m
06:0079 Decent0.5 m7 sSSW8 km/h NNW121.3 m dry7°light winds, dry, small waves 0.5 m
07:0074 Decent0.5 m7 sSSW5 km/h N131.9 m dry8°light winds, dry, small waves 0.5 m
08:0069 Decent0.5 m7 sSSW8 km/h N142.5 m dry9°light winds, dry, small waves 0.5 m
09:0065 Decent0.5 m6 sSSW8 km/h NNW143.1 m dry10°light winds, dry, small waves 0.5 m
10:0065 Decent0.5 m6 sSSW4 km/h E133.4 m ▲dry12°light winds, dry, small waves 0.4 m
11:0068 Decent0.4 m6 sSSW4 km/h S143.4 m ▲dry13°light winds, dry, small waves 0.4 m
12:0073 Decent0.4 m6 sSSW6 km/h SSE153.2 m dry14°light winds, dry, small waves 0.4 m
13:0077 Decent0.4 m6 sSSW9 km/h SE162.7 m dry15°light winds, dry, small waves 0.4 m
14:0087 Grand0.4 m6 sSSW11 km/h SSE172.2 m dry15°light winds, dry, calm sea
15:0085 Grand0.4 m6 sSSW13 km/h SSE181.6 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
16:0090 Grand0.4 m6 sSSW14 km/h SSE191.2 m ▼dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
17:0094 Grand0.4 m6 sSSW13 km/h S191.1 m ▼dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
18:0089 Grand0.4 m5 sSSW14 km/h SSW191.2 m ▼dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
19:0091 Grand0.3 m5 sSSW12 km/h SSW181.6 m dry15°light winds, dry, calm sea
20:0086 Grand0.3 m5 sSSW8 km/h SSE172.1 m dry15°light winds, dry, calm sea
21:0075 Decent0.3 m5 sSSW15 km/h SSW172.7 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
22:0070 Decent0.3 m5 sSSW13 km/h SW183.1 m ▲dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
23:0066 Decent0.3 m5 sSSW14 km/h SW193.2 m ▲dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
Sunday, 4 October
00:0071 Decent0.3 m5 sSSW13 km/h SW193.1 m ▲dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
01:0075 Decent0.3 m5 sSSW12 km/h SW202.8 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
02:0079 Decent0.3 m5 sSSW17 km/h SW232.4 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
03:0084 Grand0.3 m5 sSSW16 km/h SW241.9 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
04:0088 Grand0.3 m5 sSSW16 km/h WSW261.4 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
05:0093 Grand0.3 m5 sSSW16 km/h SW261.2 m ▼dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
06:0091 Grand0.3 m5 sSSW18 km/h SW261.1 m ▼dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
07:0087 Grand0.3 m5 sSSW19 km/h SW271.4 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
08:0072 Decent0.3 m5 sSSW20 km/h SW271.8 m dry15°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
09:0068 Decent0.3 m5 sSSW21 km/h SW282.4 m dry16°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
10:0064 Decent0.3 m5 sSSW22 km/h SW302.8 m dry16°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 ENE and WSW reaches this spot; anything else is blocked by land and counts for much less.

Tide today

Dungarvan (modelled), 20 km away · metres above chart datum
03:3009:3015:5521:50
Low 03:30 · 0.7 mHigh 09:30 · 3.7 mLow 15:55 · 0.8 mHigh 21:50 · 3.5 m

The spot

Faces
164° SSE
Swell window
ENE 70° → WSW 240°
Exposure
Open coast · model cell 1 km out
Water
Not classified

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

Water quality

No annual classification yet.

· beaches.ie

On the ground

No lifeguard listedNo toiletsNo parking listedDogs on lead

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

Sauna after?

My Hot Spot · Redbarn Strand, Youghal, Co. Cork · 8 km · fixed

Coastal Cabin Beach Sauna · Garryvoe Beach, Ballycotton, Co. Cork · 19 km · fixed

The Hot Pod (Clonea) · Clonea Lower Beach, Dungarvan · 23 km · mobile

Cedar & Steam Sauna · Ballycroneen Strand (also Guileen Bay), Cloyne, Co. Cork · 28 km · mobile

Goats Island Beach is located approx 5km west of Ardmore in Co Waterford. The beach is located in an inlet that faces south and is sheltered to the west side by the island itself.

Put Goat Island in your calendar

Dipper Plus drops the best dip hour here into your phone every day, with waves, sea temperature, tide and a 45-minute nudge. Up to three spots.

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🌊 Goat Island dip · Fresh · sea 17° · 1.1 mFri, 2 Oct 18:30–19:30 · gentle breeze, showers possible, waves 1.1 m
🌊 Goat Island dip · Grand · sea 17° · 0.4 mSat, 3 Oct 16:30–17:30 · gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
🌊 Goat Island dip · Decent · sea 17° · 0.4 mSun, 4 Oct 17:30–18:30 · moderate breeze, dry, small waves 0.4 m

Nearby spots

Whiting Bay

1 km · Co. Waterford · Not classified

Ardmore Beach

3 km · Co. Waterford · Good Quality

Curragh

4 km · Co. Waterford · Not classified

Ballyquin

5 km · Co. Waterford · Not classified

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