Imagine wading out on your board, in crystal clear waters, seeing a sandy shore and lush green hills, no Im not talking about Hawai’i, this is what you get at Coumeenole beach. Coumeenole beach located in County Kerry is a beautifully majestic spot. Located at the far Western tip of the Dingle Peninsula it opens straight across the Blasket Islands. The drive out to Coumeenole beach, Slea Head Drive, has been described by National Geographic as "the most beautiful place on earth". Coumeenole beach has been the location for several films including Ryan's daughter.
The water is usually 9-15˚C (48-59˚F), pretty cold if you ask me. And has some of the clearest water in Europe and plenty of marine life. Coumeenole beach has been described as a Hawai’i beach on a good day, I think I have to determine that for myself.
Coumeenole beach is a good surf spot. Offering both left and right break with a sandy bottom this beach offers some great waves for experienced surfers. Short hollow yet powerful waves are the product of a nice south swells and North facing winds. Exposed to both south and southwest swells Coumeenole is at its best at low to mid tide. You don’t need huge waves in order to get going but you can see some 30 footers out there. You have to be cautious because of strong currents, rocks, and although it usually has few surfers the spongers and kiddies come out during the summer time.
The water is usually 9-15˚C (48-59˚F), pretty cold if you ask me. And has some of the clearest water in Europe and plenty of marine life. Coumeenole beach has been described as a Hawai’i beach on a good day, I think I have to determine that for myself.
Coumeenole beach is a good surf spot. Offering both left and right break with a sandy bottom this beach offers some great waves for experienced surfers. Short hollow yet powerful waves are the product of a nice south swells and North facing winds. Exposed to both south and southwest swells Coumeenole is at its best at low to mid tide. You don’t need huge waves in order to get going but you can see some 30 footers out there. You have to be cautious because of strong currents, rocks, and although it usually has few surfers the spongers and kiddies come out during the summer time.