Cappagh Beach
Kerry · Ireland
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A april–october beach on the Celtic Sea near Kerry, Cappagh Beach is exposed to NE swell — NW–E on the forecast is when it lights up, ideally with a S–SW wind.
10-day forecast
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Wave height & period
Wind
| Time | Rating | Waves | Swell | Wind | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Water temperature by month
This month: ~15°C (59°F) on average
Jan
9.8°C
49.6°F · 8.5–11°C
Feb
9.4°C
48.9°F · 8–10.5°C
Mar
9.4°C
48.9°F · 8.1–10.9°C
Apr
10.2°C
50.4°F · 8.6–11.7°C
May
11.8°C
53.2°F · 10.6–13.8°C
Jun
14°C
57.2°F · 12.3–15.6°C
Jul
15.3°C
59.5°F · 13.9–19°C
Aug
15.5°C
59.9°F · 14.1–17.8°C
Sep
15°C
59°F · 13.3–17.1°C
Oct
13.7°C
56.7°F · 11.5–15.5°C
Nov
12°C
53.6°F · 10.5–13.3°C
Dec
10.6°C
51.1°F · 9.8–11.5°C
25-year monthly averages from the NOAA OISST satellite record — typical range min–max, not a live reading.
Know before you go
Best swell
NW–E
Best wind
S–SW
Break type
Beach break
Best season
April–October
Safety: Friendly by surf standards, but rip currents and drop-in etiquette still apply. Shifting sandbars create moving rip currents — learn to spot them and use them to get out back.
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