Baslicon (Waterville)

Baslicon (Waterville) is a sheltered right-hand point break in Kerry that is primarily a winter heavy-swell destination. Multiple sources emphasize that it is very infrequent—reported on the order of only a handful of days per year—so conditions need to line up precisely for the break to activate. When it does work, the wave is described as a high-quality regional-classic point break. It forms best on a south-west swell wrapping into the point, producing peeling rides that can run from roughly 50–150 m in normal conditions and extend to about 150–300 m on good days. The spot’s sheltering and point shape help it hold and produce long, powerful waves once the right swell size is present. Wind-wise, the best setups are reported with easterly offshore flow that grooms the wave face. Wind reliability is described as low, and the spot tends to require large wave periods rather than simply “average” conditions. Local reporting also notes that summer in particular can be flatter. Safety and access are the key constraints: the bottom is rock/reef with large rocks, and the walk is across rocky terrain. Hazards are explicitly called out, and the recommended approach is to wait for proper swell/wind windows and take extreme care on entry and around rocks. Water temperatures are very cold; a winter neoprene setup with hood, gloves, and boots is consistently recommended for cold-water comfort and protection.