Coumeenoole Surf Report
Coumeenoole — surf & tide guide
Coumeenoole is a beach in Kerry, Ireland. It works best on a SW–W swell with NE–ESE winds blowing offshore. The beach faces WSW. Ideal size is 0.8–3.0 m at 8–14 s.
- Break type
- Beach break
- Best swell
- SW–W · 0.8–3.0m
- Best wind
- NE–ESE offshore
- Best tide
- Mid
- Best period
- 9–15s
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Best season
- Sep–Apr
- Parking
- Lay-by
small SW-facing bay · above the beach; fills quickly.
Coumeenoole has semidiurnal (two highs a day) tides with an approximate large range of 4.1 m. Works most tides. More Kerry spots →
About Coumeenoole
Coumeenoole is a small, dramatic beach at the foot of Slea Head on the western tip of the Dingle peninsula. It's one of the most photographed beaches in Ireland - featured prominently in the film Far and Away - and one of the most scenic places you can pull up a board in the country.
The beach catches SW swells wrapping around the Dingle peninsula and works on N offshore winds. It's a small bay so the wave window is narrow and crowds appear quickly when conditions align. Best on a smaller, cleaner SW swell with a long period. Parking is limited; arrive early.
Hazards & Notes
- Strong currents in the bay - the beach is steep into deep water
- Rocks at both ends - know your exit lines
- Limited parking and narrow access road
- Remote · bring everything, no lifeguards or services
14-Day Forecast
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