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Kilkee

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81
Grand · overhead 2.4 m, period 12 s
Waves
2.4 m
12 s period from WNW · model cell 1.1 km out
Sea
15.8°
Grand. M3 buoy, south-west of Mizen Head, 174 km away.
Tide
4.4 m
High tide. High at 09:15.
Wind
27 km/h
Moderate breeze, S, cross, gusts 46
Daylight
07:40
Sunrise. Sunset 19:15. Air 15°C.

Best surf each day

Daylight hours
Today
08:00
Grand 81/100
overhead 2.5 m, period 12 s, cross-shore wind · 2.5 m · 26 km/h
▼ 02:50 ▲ 09:15 ▼ 15:20 ▲ 21:40
Sat, 3 Oct
08:00
Grand 99/100
overhead 1.9 m, period 10 s, offshore wind · 1.9 m · 9 km/h
▼ 03:50 ▲ 10:10 ▼ 16:40 ▲ 23:00
Sun, 4 Oct
08:00
Grand 81/100
overhead 1.7 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind · 1.7 m · 26 km/h
▼ 05:00 ▲ 11:25 ▼ 18:00
Mon, 5 Oct
10:00
Grand 81/100
overhead 1.9 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind · 1.9 m · 27 km/h
▲ 00:25 ▼ 06:40 ▲ 12:55 ▼ 19:30
Tue, 6 Oct
13:00
Grand 89/100
overhead 1.9 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind · 1.9 m · 14 km/h
▲ 02:00 ▼ 08:05 ▲ 14:20 ▼ 20:45
Wed, 7 Oct
10:00
Grim 0/100
no wave data here · 22 km/h
▲ 03:10 ▼ 09:05 ▲ 15:20 ▼ 21:40
Thu, 8 Oct
13:00
Grim 0/100
no wave data here · 24 km/h
▲ 03:55 ▼ 10:00 ▲ 16:10 ▼ 22:25

Week at a glance

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Fri 09:0081 · Grandoverhead 2.4 m · period 12 s
Fri 2Sat 3Sun 4Mon 5Tue 6Wed 7Thu 80003060912151821Fri 08:00 · 81 GrandFri 09:00 · 81 GrandFri 10:00 · 81 GrandFri 11:00 · 59 FreshFri 12:00 · 59 FreshFri 13:00 · 59 FreshFri 14:00 · 69 DecentFri 15:00 · 81 GrandFri 16:00 · 56 FreshFri 17:00 · 56 FreshFri 18:00 · 56 FreshFri 19:00 · 56 FreshFri 20:00 · 73 Decent · nightFri 21:00 · 73 Decent · nightFri 22:00 · 73 Decent · nightFri 23:00 · 73 Decent · nightSat 00:00 · 73 Decent · nightSat 01:00 · 73 Decent · nightSat 02:00 · 73 Decent · nightSat 03:00 · 73 Decent · nightSat 04:00 · 89 Grand · nightSat 05:00 · 89 Grand · nightSat 06:00 · 89 Grand · nightSat 07:00 · 89 Grand · nightSat 08:00 · 99 GrandSat 09:00 · 89 GrandSat 10:00 · 89 GrandSat 11:00 · 89 GrandSat 12:00 · 89 GrandSat 13:00 · 89 GrandSat 14:00 · 89 GrandSat 15:00 · 89 GrandSat 16:00 · 89 GrandSat 17:00 · 89 GrandSat 18:00 · 89 GrandSat 19:00 · 89 GrandSat 20:00 · 89 Grand · nightSat 21:00 · 99 Grand · nightSat 22:00 · 81 Grand · nightSat 23:00 · 81 Grand · nightSun 00:00 · 81 Grand · nightSun 01:00 · 81 Grand · nightSun 02:00 · 89 Grand · nightSun 03:00 · 89 Grand · nightSun 04:00 · 81 Grand · nightSun 05:00 · 81 Grand · nightSun 06:00 · 81 Grand · nightSun 07:00 · 81 Grand · nightSun 08:00 · 81 GrandSun 09:00 · 81 GrandSun 10:00 · 81 GrandSun 11:00 · 81 GrandSun 12:00 · 81 GrandSun 13:00 · 81 GrandSun 14:00 · 81 GrandSun 15:00 · 81 GrandSun 16:00 · 81 GrandSun 17:00 · 81 GrandSun 18:00 · 81 GrandSun 19:00 · 81 GrandSun 20:00 · 81 Grand · nightSun 21:00 · 81 Grand · nightSun 22:00 · 81 Grand · nightSun 23:00 · 81 Grand · nightMon 00:00 · 81 Grand · nightMon 01:00 · 81 Grand · nightMon 02:00 · 81 Grand · nightMon 03:00 · 81 Grand · nightMon 04:00 · 81 Grand · nightMon 05:00 · 81 Grand · nightMon 06:00 · 81 Grand · nightMon 07:00 · 81 Grand · nightMon 10:00 · 81 GrandMon 13:00 · 81 GrandMon 16:00 · 81 GrandMon 19:00 · 81 GrandMon 22:00 · 89 Grand · nightTue 01:00 · 81 Grand · nightTue 04:00 · 81 Grand · nightTue 07:00 · 81 Grand · nightTue 10:00 · 81 GrandTue 13:00 · 89 GrandTue 16:00 · 73 DecentTue 19:00 · 73 DecentTue 22:00 · 81 Grand · nightWed 01:00 · 81 Grand · nightWed 04:00 · 0 Grim · nightWed 07:00 · 0 Grim · nightWed 10:00 · 0 GrimWed 13:00 · 0 GrimWed 19:00 · 0 GrimThu 01:00 · 0 Grim · nightThu 07:00 · 0 Grim · nightThu 13:00 · 0 GrimThu 19:00 · 0 Grim

Fri, 2 Oct, 09:00

81 Grand
  • overhead 2.4 m
  • period 12 s
  • cross-shore wind
  • high tide
  • cross wind
NESWsunrisesunset2.4 m27 km/h
faces 310° NW · wind cross
Waves
2.4 m @ 12 s from WNW
Wind
27 km/h S · gusts 46
Tide
4.4 m · high
Air
15°C · 0.1 mm rain

Meteogram

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

Hour by hour

Next 48 hours
TimeSurfWavesPeriodFromWindGustTideRainAirWhy
Today
08:0081 Grand2.5 m (2.1 swell)12 sWNW26 km/h SSW414.1 m ▲dry15°overhead 2.5 m, period 12 s, cross-shore wind
09:0081 Grand2.4 m (2.0 swell)12 sWNW27 km/h S464.4 m ▲0.1 mm15°overhead 2.4 m, period 12 s, cross-shore wind
10:0081 Grand2.4 m (2.0 swell)12 sWNW32 km/h SSW524.3 m ▲0.4 mm16°overhead 2.4 m, period 12 s, cross-shore wind
11:0059 Fresh2.4 m (1.9 swell)12 sWNW33 km/h SSW573.9 m 1.3 mm16°overhead 2.4 m, period 12 s, cross-shore wind
12:0059 Fresh2.4 m (1.9 swell)12 sWNW35 km/h SSW633.1 m 3.7 mm15°overhead 2.4 m, period 12 s, cross-shore wind
13:0059 Fresh2.4 m (1.9 swell)12 sWNW37 km/h SSW652.3 m 4.5 mm15°overhead 2.4 m, period 11 s, cross-shore wind
14:0069 Decent2.4 m (1.8 swell)11 sWNW40 km/h WSW531.6 m 0.9 mm15°overhead 2.4 m, period 11 s, cross-shore wind
15:0081 Grand2.3 m (1.8 swell)11 sWNW30 km/h WSW451.2 m ▼dry16°overhead 2.3 m, period 11 s, cross-shore wind
16:0056 Fresh2.2 m (1.8 swell)11 sWNW31 km/h W411.2 m ▼dry15°overhead 2.2 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
17:0056 Fresh2.2 m (1.7 swell)11 sWNW32 km/h W401.6 m dry15°overhead 2.2 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
18:0056 Fresh2.2 m (1.7 swell)11 sWNW31 km/h WNW392.2 m dry14°overhead 2.2 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
19:0056 Fresh2.1 m (1.6 swell)11 sWNW30 km/h WNW363.0 m dry14°overhead 2.1 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
20:0073 Decent2.1 m (1.6 swell)11 sWNW26 km/h W333.6 m dry13°overhead 2.1 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
21:0073 Decent2.1 m (1.6 swell)11 sWNW23 km/h WNW304.0 m ▲dry13°overhead 2.1 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
22:0073 Decent2.1 m (1.5 swell)11 sWNW21 km/h WNW274.1 m ▲dry13°overhead 2.1 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
23:0073 Decent2.0 m (1.5 swell)11 sWNW20 km/h W253.9 m dry13°overhead 2.0 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
Saturday, 3 October
00:0073 Decent2.0 m (1.4 swell)11 sWNW18 km/h W223.4 m dry13°overhead 2.0 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
01:0073 Decent2.0 m (1.4 swell)11 sWNW17 km/h W202.7 m dry13°overhead 2.0 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
02:0073 Decent2.0 m (1.4 swell)11 sWNW18 km/h W192.1 m dry13°overhead 2.0 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
03:0073 Decent2.0 m (1.4 swell)11 sWNW16 km/h W191.6 m ▼dry13°overhead 2.0 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
04:0089 Grand1.9 m (1.3 swell)11 sWNW14 km/h WSW191.4 m ▼dry13°overhead 1.9 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
05:0089 Grand1.9 m (1.3 swell)10 sWNW14 km/h WSW191.6 m ▼dry13°overhead 1.9 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
06:0089 Grand1.9 m (1.3 swell)10 sWNW14 km/h WSW182.1 m dry13°overhead 1.9 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
07:0089 Grand1.9 m (1.2 swell)10 sWNW9 km/h SW172.8 m dry12°overhead 1.9 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
08:0099 Grand1.9 m (1.2 swell)10 sWNW9 km/h S173.4 m dry11°overhead 1.9 m, period 10 s, offshore wind
09:0089 Grand1.8 m (1.2 swell)10 sWNW14 km/h S173.9 m ▲dry11°overhead 1.8 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
10:0089 Grand1.8 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW13 km/h S194.1 m ▲dry13°overhead 1.8 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
11:0089 Grand1.8 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW12 km/h SSW214.1 m ▲dry14°overhead 1.8 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
12:0089 Grand1.8 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW12 km/h SSW223.7 m dry15°overhead 1.8 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
13:0089 Grand1.7 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW14 km/h S223.1 m dry16°overhead 1.7 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
14:0089 Grand1.7 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW13 km/h SSW222.4 m dry16°overhead 1.7 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
15:0089 Grand1.7 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW11 km/h SSW231.9 m dry16°overhead 1.7 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
16:0089 Grand1.7 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW12 km/h SSW241.5 m ▼dry17°overhead 1.7 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
17:0089 Grand1.6 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW15 km/h SW241.4 m ▼dry16°overhead 1.6 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
18:0089 Grand1.6 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW13 km/h SW251.7 m dry16°overhead 1.6 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
19:0089 Grand1.6 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW12 km/h S262.2 m dry15°overhead 1.6 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
20:0089 Grand1.6 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW14 km/h S282.8 m dry14°overhead 1.6 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
21:0099 Grand1.6 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW15 km/h S303.3 m dry14°overhead 1.6 m, period 10 s, offshore wind
22:0081 Grand1.6 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW19 km/h S313.7 m ▲dry14°overhead 1.6 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
23:0081 Grand1.6 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW19 km/h S323.9 m ▲dry14°overhead 1.6 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
Sunday, 4 October
00:0081 Grand1.6 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW18 km/h S343.7 m ▲dry14°overhead 1.6 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
01:0081 Grand1.6 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW18 km/h S353.4 m dry15°overhead 1.6 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
02:0089 Grand1.6 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW17 km/h S372.9 m dry14°overhead 1.6 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
03:0089 Grand1.6 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW18 km/h S382.3 m dry15°overhead 1.6 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
04:0081 Grand1.7 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW21 km/h SSW391.9 m ▼0.1 mm15°overhead 1.7 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
05:0081 Grand1.7 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW21 km/h SSW401.7 m ▼dry15°overhead 1.7 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
06:0081 Grand1.7 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW22 km/h SSW411.8 m ▼dry16°overhead 1.7 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
07:0081 Grand1.7 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW26 km/h SSW412.1 m dry16°overhead 1.7 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind

Where the energy comes from

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

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

Tide today

Carrigaholt (modelled), 10 km away · metres above chart datum
02:5009:1515:2021:40
Low 02:50 · 1.1 mHigh 09:15 · 4.4 mLow 15:20 · 1.2 mHigh 21:40 · 4.1 m

The spot

Faces
310° NW
Swell window
WSW 240° → NE 40°
Exposure
Open coast · model cell 1.1 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: YesToiletsParkingYesAccessible: Ramp leads onto beachDogs on lead (Before 11 am and after 6 pm during summer season, otherwise not allowed at all times onto beach during the summer.)

As listed by Clare County Council. Open in Maps.

Sauna after?

Tide Side Sauna · Glin Pier (also Kilteery Pier), Shannon Estuary, Co. Limerick · 27 km · mobile

Sauna Suaimhneas · Lahinch Beach (also Spanish Point, White Strand Miltown Malbay, Clahane Shore) · 35 km · mobile

Kilkee is a crescent shaped beach of brown coloured, poorly sorted sand and it is fairly flat over most of its width. Due to the wave conditions on the beach, not many animals are to be found living in the sand. However there is a small variety of marine wildlife and the rocky shorelines on either side of Kilkee are rich hunting grounds for those interested in exploring rock-pools. Activities include swimming and sailing. Motorised watercraft, surfing and the use of canoes and kayaks is prohibited in close proximity to swimmers. Beach bye-laws are in place with horse riding and dogs prohibited between 11am and 6pm during the summer season.

Put Kilkee in your calendar

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🏄 Kilkee surf · Grand · sea 16° · 2.5 mFri, 2 Oct 07:30–08:30 · overhead 2.5 m, period 12 s, cross-shore wind
🏄 Kilkee surf · Grand · sea 16° · 1.9 mSat, 3 Oct 07:30–08:30 · overhead 1.9 m, period 10 s, offshore wind
🏄 Kilkee surf · Grand · sea 16° · 1.7 mSun, 4 Oct 07:30–08:30 · overhead 1.7 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind

Nearby spots

Farrihy Lough

5 km · Co. Clare · Not classified

Tullaher Lough

7 km · Co. Clare · Not classified

Carrigaholt

9 km · Co. Clare · Excellent Quality

Moanmore Lough

9 km · Co. Clare · Not classified

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