Waterville Surf Report
County Kerry · Beginner-friendly beach break
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About Waterville
Waterville is a small town on the south Iveragh peninsula's west coast - on the Ring of Kerry tourist route, with a sandy west-facing beach catching plenty of Atlantic swell. The town has a long history as a holiday destination (Charlie Chaplin had a regular haunt here) and a friendly local surf scene.
The beach works on W to SW swells with E to NE offshore winds. Mid tide is best. Less developed than the busier Iveragh coast tourist spots; the surf is quiet but reliable on the right swell.
Type
Beach break · west-facing strand
Best swell
W–SW (220–290°), 0.6–2.5m
Best wind
E–NE (offshore), 45–115°
Best tide
Mid is best
Best period
9–15s
Skill level
Beginner to intermediate
Best season
Sep–Apr
Parking
Town and beach car parks
Hazards & Notes
- Rip current on bigger swells
- Watch the rocks at the south end
- Cold water · proper wetsuit outside summer
- Busy with tourists in summer
14-Day Forecast
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