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Kells

Excellent Quality 2025 Blue Flag faces NNW

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Dip score now
60
Fresh · moderate breeze, dry
Waves
0.6 m
11 s period from W · model cell 1.4 km out
Sea
15.4°
Grand. M3 buoy, south-west of Mizen Head, 95 km away.
Tide
1.2 m
Low tide. High at 21:30.
Wind
25 km/h
Moderate breeze, W, cross, gusts 38
Daylight
07:42
Sunrise. Sunset 19:17. Air 15°C.

Best dip each day

Daylight hours, preferring high tide
Today
19:00
Grand 83/100
gentle breeze, dry, calm sea · 0.5 m · 19 km/h
▼ 02:25 ▲ 08:50 ▼ 15:00 ▲ 21:30
Sat, 3 Oct
10:00
Grand 100/100
light winds, dry, calm sea · 0.4 m · 4 km/h
▼ 03:20 ▲ 09:55 ▼ 16:15 ▲ 22:50
Sun, 4 Oct
11:00
Grand 89/100
moderate breeze, offshore, flatter inshore, dry · 0.4 m · 27 km/h
▼ 04:40 ▲ 11:15 ▼ 17:55
Mon, 5 Oct
13:00
Grand 93/100
gentle breeze, dry, calm sea · 0.4 m · 14 km/h
▲ 00:25 ▼ 06:35 ▲ 12:50 ▼ 19:25
Tue, 6 Oct
13:00
Grand 81/100
gentle breeze, showers possible, calm sea · 0.3 m · 19 km/h
▲ 01:45 ▼ 08:00 ▲ 14:10 ▼ 20:30
Wed, 7 Oct
16:00
Grand 90/100
gentle breeze, dry, calm sea · 0.3 m · 19 km/h
▲ 02:55 ▼ 08:50 ▲ 15:10 ▼ 21:20
Thu, 8 Oct
13:00
Grand 81/100
gentle breeze, dry · 17 km/h
▲ 03:35 ▼ 09:40 ▲ 15:55 ▼ 22:10

Week at a glance

Tap or drag to pick an hour. Everything below follows.
Fri 16:0060 · Freshmoderate breeze · dry
Fri 2Sat 3Sun 4Mon 5Tue 6Wed 7Thu 80003060912151821Fri 13:00 · 0 GrimFri 14:00 · 0 GrimFri 15:00 · 28 BlowyFri 16:00 · 60 FreshFri 17:00 · 65 DecentFri 18:00 · 69 DecentFri 19:00 · 83 GrandFri 20:00 · 88 Grand · nightFri 21:00 · 89 Grand · nightFri 22:00 · 95 Grand · nightFri 23:00 · 90 Grand · nightSat 00:00 · 85 Grand · nightSat 01:00 · 75 Decent · nightSat 02:00 · 70 Decent · nightSat 03:00 · 71 Decent · nightSat 04:00 · 72 Decent · nightSat 05:00 · 76 Decent · nightSat 06:00 · 80 Grand · nightSat 07:00 · 85 Grand · nightSat 08:00 · 83 GrandSat 09:00 · 93 GrandSat 10:00 · 100 GrandSat 11:00 · 95 GrandSat 12:00 · 91 GrandSat 13:00 · 86 GrandSat 14:00 · 82 GrandSat 15:00 · 78 DecentSat 16:00 · 73 DecentSat 17:00 · 75 DecentSat 18:00 · 73 DecentSat 19:00 · 74 DecentSat 20:00 · 78 Decent · nightSat 21:00 · 82 Grand · nightSat 22:00 · 86 Grand · nightSat 23:00 · 93 Grand · nightSun 00:00 · 84 Grand · nightSun 01:00 · 80 Grand · nightSun 02:00 · 79 Decent · nightSun 03:00 · 74 Decent · nightSun 04:00 · 69 Decent · nightSun 05:00 · 67 Decent · nightSun 06:00 · 72 Decent · nightSun 07:00 · 72 Decent · nightSun 08:00 · 76 DecentSun 09:00 · 80 GrandSun 10:00 · 85 GrandSun 11:00 · 89 GrandSun 12:00 · 87 GrandSun 13:00 · 83 GrandSun 14:00 · 72 DecentSun 15:00 · 68 DecentSun 16:00 · 56 FreshSun 17:00 · 54 FreshSun 18:00 · 66 DecentSun 19:00 · 71 DecentSun 20:00 · 67 Decent · nightSun 21:00 · 79 Decent · nightSun 22:00 · 84 Grand · nightSun 23:00 · 88 Grand · nightMon 00:00 · 92 Grand · nightMon 01:00 · 91 Grand · nightMon 02:00 · 87 Grand · nightMon 03:00 · 82 Grand · nightMon 04:00 · 78 Decent · nightMon 05:00 · 65 Decent · nightMon 06:00 · 69 Decent · nightMon 07:00 · 55 Fresh · nightMon 08:00 · 72 DecentMon 09:00 · 77 DecentMon 10:00 · 65 DecentMon 11:00 · 78 DecentMon 12:00 · 90 GrandMon 13:00 · 93 GrandMon 14:00 · 89 GrandMon 15:00 · 85 GrandMon 16:00 · 81 GrandMon 17:00 · 76 DecentMon 18:00 · 72 DecentMon 19:00 · 74 DecentMon 22:00 · 69 Decent · nightTue 01:00 · 89 Grand · nightTue 04:00 · 82 Grand · nightTue 07:00 · 64 Decent · nightTue 10:00 · 73 DecentTue 13:00 · 81 GrandTue 16:00 · 78 DecentTue 19:00 · 70 DecentTue 22:00 · 70 Decent · nightWed 01:00 · 83 Grand · nightWed 04:00 · 92 Grand · nightWed 07:00 · 78 Decent · nightWed 10:00 · 68 DecentWed 13:00 · 84 GrandWed 16:00 · 90 GrandWed 19:00 · 74 DecentWed 22:00 · 72 Decent · nightThu 01:00 · 85 Grand · nightThu 07:00 · 81 Grand · nightThu 13:00 · 81 GrandThu 19:00 · 70 Decent

Fri, 2 Oct, 16:00

60 Fresh
  • moderate breeze
  • dry
  • calm sea
  • sunny
  • low tide
  • cross wind
NESWsunrisesunset0.6 m25 km/h
faces 336° NNW · wind cross
Waves
0.6 m @ 11 s from W
Wind
25 km/h W · gusts 38
Tide
1.2 m · low
Air
15°C · dry

Meteogram

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

Hour by hour

Next 48 hours
TimeDipWavesPeriodFromWindGustTideRainAirWhy
Today
15:0028 Blowy0.7 m (0.4 swell)11 sW26 km/h W551.1 m ▼1.7 mm15°moderate breeze, rain, calm sea
16:0060 Fresh0.6 m (0.4 swell)11 sW25 km/h W381.2 m ▼dry15°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
17:0065 Decent0.6 m (0.3 swell)11 sW23 km/h W351.6 m dry15°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
18:0069 Decent0.6 m (0.3 swell)11 sW22 km/h W342.1 m dry14°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
19:0083 Grand0.5 m (0.3 swell)11 sW19 km/h WNW312.6 m dry14°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
20:0088 Grand0.5 m (0.3 swell)11 sW16 km/h WNW263.0 m dry13°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
21:0089 Grand0.5 m (0.3 swell)11 sW13 km/h WNW223.3 m ▲dry13°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
22:0095 Grand0.5 m (0.3 swell)11 sW10 km/h WNW193.4 m ▲dry12°light winds, dry, calm sea
23:0090 Grand0.5 m (0.3 swell)11 sW9 km/h W183.1 m dry11°light winds, dry, calm sea
Saturday, 3 October
00:0085 Grand0.5 m (0.3 swell)11 sW6 km/h WNW162.6 m dry10°light winds, dry, calm sea
01:0075 Decent0.5 m (0.3 swell)10 sW3 km/h SW142.1 m dry10°light winds, dry, calm sea
02:0070 Decent0.4 m (0.3 swell)10 sW3 km/h S121.7 m dry10°light winds, dry, calm sea
03:0071 Decent0.4 m (0.3 swell)10 sW5 km/h S121.4 m ▼dry10°light winds, dry, calm sea
04:0072 Decent0.4 m (0.3 swell)10 sW10 km/h SSE121.4 m ▼dry11°light winds, dry, calm sea
05:0076 Decent0.4 m (0.3 swell)10 sW9 km/h SSW141.6 m dry11°light winds, dry, calm sea
06:0080 Grand0.4 m (0.3 swell)10 sW11 km/h SSE142.0 m dry11°light winds, dry, calm sea
07:0085 Grand0.4 m (0.3 swell)10 sW12 km/h S142.4 m dry11°light winds, dry, calm sea
08:0083 Grand0.4 m (0.2 swell)10 sW12 km/h SSE142.9 m dry10°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
09:0093 Grand0.4 m (0.2 swell)10 sW11 km/h S143.2 m ▲dry11°light winds, dry, calm sea
10:00100 Grand0.4 m (0.2 swell)10 sW4 km/h SE163.3 m ▲dry13°light winds, dry, calm sea
11:0095 Grand0.4 m (0.2 swell)10 sW4 km/h SSE193.2 m ▲dry14°light winds, dry, calm sea
12:0091 Grand0.4 m (0.2 swell)10 sW5 km/h NE212.9 m dry14°light winds, dry, calm sea
13:0086 Grand0.4 m (0.2 swell)10 sW6 km/h NE232.4 m dry15°light winds, dry, calm sea
14:0082 Grand0.4 m (0.2 swell)10 sW5 km/h NE261.9 m dry15°light winds, dry, calm sea
15:0078 Decent0.4 m (0.2 swell)10 sW6 km/h S281.6 m dry16°light winds, dry, calm sea
16:0073 Decent0.4 m (0.2 swell)10 sW8 km/h S311.4 m ▼dry16°light winds, dry, calm sea
17:0075 Decent0.4 m (0.2 swell)10 sW10 km/h S321.4 m ▼dry16°light winds, dry, calm sea
18:0073 Decent0.4 m (0.2 swell)10 sW14 km/h S321.6 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
19:0074 Decent0.4 m (0.2 swell)10 sW21 km/h S331.9 m dry14°moderate breeze, offshore, flatter inshore, dry
20:0078 Decent0.4 m (0.2 swell)10 sW23 km/h SSE332.3 m dry14°moderate breeze, offshore, flatter inshore, dry
21:0082 Grand0.4 m (0.2 swell)10 sW23 km/h S352.8 m dry14°moderate breeze, offshore, flatter inshore, dry
22:0086 Grand0.3 m (0.2 swell)10 sW21 km/h S353.1 m ▲dry14°moderate breeze, offshore, flatter inshore, dry
23:0093 Grand0.3 m (0.2 swell)10 sW19 km/h S343.1 m ▲dry14°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
Sunday, 4 October
00:0084 Grand0.3 m (0.2 swell)10 sW21 km/h S333.0 m dry14°moderate breeze, offshore, flatter inshore, dry
01:0080 Grand0.3 m (0.2 swell)10 sW22 km/h S342.7 m dry14°moderate breeze, offshore, flatter inshore, dry
02:0079 Decent0.3 m (0.2 swell)10 sW19 km/h S342.3 m dry14°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
03:0074 Decent0.3 m (0.2 swell)10 sW19 km/h S361.9 m dry14°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
04:0069 Decent0.3 m (0.2 swell)10 sW18 km/h S361.7 m ▼0.1 mm14°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
05:0067 Decent0.3 m (0.2 swell)10 sW18 km/h SSW361.6 m ▼0.1 mm15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
06:0072 Decent0.3 m (0.2 swell)10 sW19 km/h SSW361.7 m 0.1 mm15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
07:0072 Decent0.3 m (0.2 swell)10 sW22 km/h SSW361.9 m 0.1 mm15°moderate breeze, offshore, flatter inshore, dry
08:0076 Decent0.3 m (0.2 swell)10 sW22 km/h SSW362.3 m 0.1 mm15°moderate breeze, offshore, flatter inshore, dry
09:0080 Grand0.3 m (0.2 swell)10 sW24 km/h SSW362.6 m 0.1 mm15°moderate breeze, offshore, flatter inshore, dry
10:0085 Grand0.4 m (0.2 swell)10 sW28 km/h S363.0 m ▲0.1 mm15°moderate breeze, offshore, flatter inshore, dry
11:0089 Grand0.4 m10 sW27 km/h S363.2 m ▲0.1 mm15°moderate breeze, offshore, flatter inshore, dry
12:0087 Grand0.4 m10 sW28 km/h S363.1 m ▲0.1 mm16°moderate breeze, offshore, flatter inshore, dry
13:0083 Grand0.4 m10 sW26 km/h S362.9 m 0.1 mm16°moderate breeze, offshore, flatter inshore, dry
14:0072 Decent0.4 m10 sW23 km/h SSW362.6 m dry17°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 W and ENE reaches this spot; anything else is blocked by land and counts for much less.

Tide today

Dingle, 17 km away · metres above chart datum
02:2508:5015:0021:30
Low 02:25 · 1.1 mHigh 08:50 · 3.6 mLow 15:00 · 1.1 mHigh 21:30 · 3.4 m

The spot

Faces
336° NNW
Swell window
W 280° → ENE 60°
Exposure
Bay · 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

No lifeguard listedToiletsParkingAccessible: RampNo dogs (Dogs are not allowed on the Blue-Flag section of the Beach (ie. within the Lifeguard Patrol area) between 12 noon and 6pm each day from the 1st June to 15th September inclusive.)

As listed by Kerry County Council. Open in Maps.

Sauna after?

Rossbeigh Sauna · Rossbeigh Beach, Glenbeigh · 10 km · mobile

Skellig Sauna · Cuas Crom Beach, Cahersiveen (also St Finian's Bay, Ballinskelligs) · 15 km · mobile

Samhradh's Sauna · Cromane, Iveragh Peninsula · 17 km · mobile

Sona Sauna · Ventry Bay Beach (Ceann Tra), Dingle · 21 km · fixed

Kells Beach is a small sandy cove located in a little inlet in a predominantly rocky shoreline. The beach is largely sheltered from Atlantic wave action. The greater catchment is dominated by agriculture, with a mix of grassland and woodland. The coastal headlands adjacent to Kells Beach are designated as Special Protection Area. The hilly region to the southwest of Kells is designated as Special Area of Conservation. Activities include swimming and water sports. The identified bathing area is approximately 100 m wide.

Put Kells 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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🌊 Kells dip · Grand · sea 15° · 0.5 mFri, 2 Oct 18:30–19:30 · gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
🌊 Kells dip · Grand · sea 15° · 0.4 mSat, 3 Oct 09:30–10:30 · light winds, dry, calm sea
🌊 Kells dip · Grand · sea 15° · 0.4 mSun, 4 Oct 10:30–11:30 · moderate breeze, offshore, flatter inshore, dry

Nearby spots

Kells Lough

1 km · Co. Kerry · Not classified

Roads Lough

2 km · Co. Kerry · Not classified

Coomnacronia Lake

5 km · Co. Kerry · Not classified

Coomaglaslaw Lake

6 km · Co. Kerry · Not classified

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