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Trá na hUíne (Inny Strand, Waterville)

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12
Grim · strong wind, onshore, choppy
Waves
1.0 m
7 s period from SSW · model cell 0.4 km out
Sea
15.8°
Grand. M3 buoy, south-west of Mizen Head, 73 km away.
Tide
2.4 m
Falling. Low at 15:05.
Wind
45 km/h
Strong breeze, SSW, onshore, gusts 61
Daylight
07:42
Sunrise. Sunset 19:17. Air 16°C.

Best dip each day

Daylight hours
Today
19:00
Grand 94/100
light winds, dry, small waves 0.6 m · 0.6 m · 12 km/h
▼ 02:20 ▲ 08:55 ▼ 15:05 ▲ 21:35
Sat, 3 Oct
10:00
Grand 97/100
light winds, dry, calm sea · 0.3 m · 11 km/h
▼ 03:35 ▲ 09:55 ▼ 16:20 ▲ 22:50
Sun, 4 Oct
08:00
Decent 78/100
moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry · 0.3 m · 21 km/h
▼ 04:55 ▲ 11:15 ▼ 18:00
Mon, 5 Oct
16:00
Grand 86/100
gentle breeze, showers possible, calm sea · 0.3 m · 19 km/h
▲ 00:20 ▼ 06:40 ▲ 12:55 ▼ 19:25
Tue, 6 Oct
16:00
Grand 94/100
gentle breeze, dry, calm sea · 0.1 m · 14 km/h
▲ 01:45 ▼ 08:05 ▲ 14:15 ▼ 20:30
Wed, 7 Oct
19:00
Grand 91/100
gentle breeze, dry · 19 km/h
▲ 02:45 ▼ 08:55 ▲ 15:05 ▼ 21:30
Thu, 8 Oct
13:00
Decent 78/100
moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry · 21 km/h
▲ 03:40 ▼ 09:45 ▲ 16:05 ▼ 22:05

Week at a glance

Tap or drag to pick an hour. Everything below follows.
Fri 11:0012 · Grimstrong wind · onshore, choppy
Fri 2Sat 3Sun 4Mon 5Tue 6Wed 7Thu 80003060912151821Fri 09:00 · 28 BlowyFri 10:00 · 20 GrimFri 11:00 · 12 GrimFri 12:00 · 0 GrimFri 13:00 · 0 GrimFri 14:00 · 0 GrimFri 15:00 · 58 FreshFri 16:00 · 66 DecentFri 17:00 · 78 DecentFri 18:00 · 88 GrandFri 19:00 · 94 GrandFri 20:00 · 91 Grand · nightFri 21:00 · 86 Grand · nightFri 22:00 · 86 Grand · nightFri 23:00 · 86 Grand · nightSat 00:00 · 86 Grand · nightSat 01:00 · 86 Grand · nightSat 02:00 · 86 Grand · nightSat 03:00 · 86 Grand · nightSat 04:00 · 86 Grand · nightSat 05:00 · 86 Grand · nightSat 06:00 · 92 Grand · nightSat 07:00 · 92 Grand · nightSat 08:00 · 92 GrandSat 09:00 · 92 GrandSat 10:00 · 97 GrandSat 11:00 · 94 GrandSat 12:00 · 94 GrandSat 13:00 · 94 GrandSat 14:00 · 78 DecentSat 15:00 · 78 DecentSat 16:00 · 78 DecentSat 17:00 · 84 GrandSat 18:00 · 84 GrandSat 19:00 · 84 GrandSat 20:00 · 84 Grand · nightSat 21:00 · 84 Grand · nightSat 22:00 · 94 Grand · nightSat 23:00 · 84 Grand · nightSun 00:00 · 94 Grand · nightSun 01:00 · 78 Decent · nightSun 02:00 · 94 Grand · nightSun 03:00 · 94 Grand · nightSun 04:00 · 78 Decent · nightSun 05:00 · 78 Decent · nightSun 06:00 · 78 Decent · nightSun 07:00 · 78 Decent · nightSun 08:00 · 78 DecentSun 09:00 · 78 DecentSun 10:00 · 78 DecentSun 11:00 · 78 DecentSun 12:00 · 78 DecentSun 13:00 · 78 DecentSun 14:00 · 78 DecentSun 15:00 · 78 DecentSun 16:00 · 78 DecentSun 17:00 · 78 DecentSun 18:00 · 78 DecentSun 19:00 · 78 DecentSun 20:00 · 94 Grand · nightSun 21:00 · 94 Grand · nightSun 22:00 · 94 Grand · nightSun 23:00 · 94 Grand · nightMon 00:00 · 78 Decent · nightMon 01:00 · 78 Decent · nightMon 02:00 · 94 Grand · nightMon 03:00 · 94 Grand · nightMon 04:00 · 78 Decent · nightMon 05:00 · 78 Decent · nightMon 06:00 · 78 Decent · nightMon 07:00 · 94 Grand · nightMon 10:00 · 70 DecentMon 13:00 · 70 DecentMon 16:00 · 86 GrandMon 19:00 · 86 GrandMon 22:00 · 86 Grand · nightTue 01:00 · 86 Grand · nightTue 04:00 · 86 Grand · nightTue 07:00 · 86 Grand · nightTue 10:00 · 86 GrandTue 13:00 · 86 GrandTue 16:00 · 94 GrandTue 19:00 · 87 GrandTue 22:00 · 87 Grand · nightWed 01:00 · 87 Grand · nightWed 04:00 · 91 Grand · nightWed 07:00 · 91 Grand · nightWed 10:00 · 81 GrandWed 13:00 · 84 GrandWed 19:00 · 91 GrandThu 01:00 · 91 Grand · nightThu 07:00 · 91 Grand · nightThu 13:00 · 78 DecentThu 19:00 · 54 Fresh

Fri, 2 Oct, 11:00

12 Grim
  • strong wind
  • onshore, choppy
  • showers possible
  • waves 1.0 m
  • onshore wind
NESWsunrisesunset1.0 m45 km/h
faces 209° SSW · wind onshore
Waves
1.0 m @ 7 s from SSW
Wind
45 km/h SSW · gusts 61
Tide
2.6 m · upper half
Air
16°C · 0.5 mm rain

Meteogram

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

Hour by hour

Next 48 hours
TimeDipWavesPeriodFromWindGustTideRainAirWhy
Today
11:0012 Grim1.0 m7 sSSW45 km/h SSW612.6 m 0.5 mm16°strong wind, onshore, choppy, showers possible
12:000 Grim1.1 m7 sSSW47 km/h SSW652.0 m 1.6 mm16°strong wind, onshore, choppy, rain
13:000 Grim1.1 m7 sSSW49 km/h SSW681.5 m 2.3 mm16°strong wind, onshore, choppy, rain
14:000 Grim1.1 m7 sSSW58 km/h SSW621.1 m ▼2.5 mm16°gale, onshore, choppy, rain
15:0058 Fresh0.9 m7 sSSW23 km/h WNW481.0 m ▼0.7 mm15°moderate breeze, showers possible, waves 0.9 m
16:0066 Decent0.8 m7 sSSW22 km/h WNW351.0 m ▼dry15°moderate breeze, dry, waves 0.8 m
17:0078 Decent0.7 m7 sSSW22 km/h WNW321.3 m dry15°moderate breeze, dry, small waves 0.7 m
18:0088 Grand0.7 m7 sSSW19 km/h WNW311.7 m dry14°gentle breeze, dry, small waves 0.7 m
19:0094 Grand0.6 m7 sSSW12 km/h WNW272.1 m dry13°light winds, dry, small waves 0.6 m
20:0091 Grand0.6 m7 sSSW7 km/h WNW202.6 m dry11°light winds, dry, small waves 0.6 m
21:0086 Grand0.6 m7 sSSW5 km/h NW162.9 m ▲dry10°light winds, dry, small waves 0.6 m
22:0086 Grand0.5 m7 sSSW4 km/h N143.0 m ▲dry9°light winds, dry, small waves 0.5 m
23:0086 Grand0.5 m7 sSSW5 km/h NE122.7 m dry8°light winds, dry, small waves 0.5 m
Saturday, 3 October
00:0086 Grand0.5 m7 sSSW5 km/h NE112.3 m dry8°light winds, dry, small waves 0.5 m
01:0086 Grand0.5 m7 sSSW7 km/h NE101.8 m dry7°light winds, dry, small waves 0.5 m
02:0086 Grand0.5 m7 sSSW7 km/h NE91.4 m dry7°light winds, dry, small waves 0.5 m
03:0086 Grand0.4 m7 sSSW9 km/h NE91.2 m ▼dry7°light winds, dry, small waves 0.4 m
04:0086 Grand0.4 m7 sSSW6 km/h NNE91.1 m ▼dry8°light winds, dry, small waves 0.4 m
05:0086 Grand0.4 m7 sSSW5 km/h ESE111.3 m dry9°light winds, dry, small waves 0.4 m
06:0092 Grand0.4 m7 sSSW12 km/h N121.6 m dry10°light winds, dry, calm sea
07:0092 Grand0.4 m7 sSSW6 km/h NE132.0 m dry9°light winds, dry, calm sea
08:0092 Grand0.4 m7 sSSW9 km/h NE142.4 m dry8°light winds, dry, calm sea
09:0092 Grand0.3 m6 sSSW6 km/h NE172.8 m ▲dry9°light winds, dry, calm sea
10:0097 Grand0.3 m6 sSSW11 km/h SE202.9 m ▲dry13°light winds, dry, calm sea
11:0094 Grand0.3 m6 sSSW15 km/h SSE252.8 m ▲dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
12:0094 Grand0.3 m6 sSSW17 km/h SSE282.5 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
13:0094 Grand0.3 m6 sSSW19 km/h SSE312.1 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
14:0078 Decent0.3 m6 sSSW24 km/h SSE331.7 m dry16°moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry
15:0078 Decent0.3 m6 sSSW24 km/h SSE341.4 m dry16°moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry
16:0078 Decent0.3 m6 sSSW22 km/h SSE341.2 m ▼dry16°moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry
17:0084 Grand0.3 m6 sSSW23 km/h SSE331.2 m ▼dry16°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
18:0084 Grand0.3 m6 sSSW20 km/h SSE321.3 m dry15°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
19:0084 Grand0.3 m5 sSSW20 km/h SSE301.6 m dry15°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
20:0084 Grand0.2 m5 sSSW21 km/h SSE282.0 m dry14°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
21:0084 Grand0.2 m5 sSSW20 km/h SSE272.4 m dry15°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
22:0094 Grand0.2 m5 sSSW18 km/h SSE272.7 m ▲dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
23:0084 Grand0.2 m5 sSSW21 km/h SSE272.8 m ▲dry15°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
Sunday, 4 October
00:0094 Grand0.2 m5 sSSW19 km/h SSE282.7 m ▲dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
01:0078 Decent0.2 m5 sSSW20 km/h S292.4 m dry15°moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry
02:0094 Grand0.2 m5 sSSW19 km/h S302.0 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
03:0094 Grand0.2 m5 sSSW19 km/h S311.6 m dry16°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
04:0078 Decent0.2 m5 sSSW20 km/h S321.4 m ▼dry16°moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry
05:0078 Decent0.3 m5 sSSW22 km/h SSW321.3 m ▼0.1 mm16°moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry
06:0078 Decent0.3 m5 sSSW24 km/h SSW321.4 m ▼0.1 mm16°moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry
07:0078 Decent0.3 m5 sSSW26 km/h SSW321.5 m dry16°moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry
08:0078 Decent0.3 m5 sSSW21 km/h SW311.8 m 0.1 mm16°moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry
09:0078 Decent0.3 m5 sSSW20 km/h SW312.2 m dry16°moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry
10:0078 Decent0.3 m5 sSSW20 km/h SW322.5 m dry16°moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry

Where the energy comes from

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

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

Tide today

Castletownbere, 30 km away · metres above chart datum
02:2008:5515:0521:35
Low 02:20 · 0.9 mHigh 08:55 · 3.1 mLow 15:05 · 1.0 mHigh 21:35 · 3.0 m

The spot

Faces
209° SSW
Swell window
SE 130° → W 280°
Exposure
Open coast · model cell 0.4 km out
Water
Excellent 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 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 listedNo toiletsParkingAccessible: YesDogs on lead

As listed by Kerry County Council. Open in Maps.

Sauna after?

Fire and Ice Sauna · Ballinskelligs Beach, Dungeagan · 5 km · fixed

Kingdom Sauna Kerry · Derrynane Beach, Caherdaniel · 11 km · fixed

Skellig Sauna · Cuas Crom Beach, Cahersiveen (also St Finian's Bay, Ballinskelligs) · 13 km · mobile

Sunset Sauna (Allihies) · Ballydonegan Beach, Allihies, Co. Cork · 24 km · mobile

Trá na hUíne (Inny Strand) is located on Bá na Scealg (Ballinskelligs Bay), and is approximately 2km from the village of Waterville in south Kerry. Trá na hUíne is a sandy beach backing onto an extensive sand-dune system. The beach is south westerly facing. Public car parking is provided at the southern end of the beach with a concrete ramp on to the beach. The beach is mainly used by bathers, walkers, windsurfers and anglers.

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🌊 Trá na hUíne (Inny Strand, Waterville) dip · Grand · sea 16° · 0.6 mFri, 2 Oct 18:30–19:30 · light winds, dry, small waves 0.6 m
🌊 Trá na hUíne (Inny Strand, Waterville) dip · Grand · sea 16° · 0.3 mSat, 3 Oct 09:30–10:30 · light winds, dry, calm sea
🌊 Trá na hUíne (Inny Strand, Waterville) dip · Decent · sea 16° · 0.3 mSun, 4 Oct 07:30–08:30 · moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry

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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.