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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballycotton this week:
The surf forecast for Ballycotton over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballycotton in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 01) at 4PM.
Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 29th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 29th Mar) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 3rd Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballycotton over the next 12 days.
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tue 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 1267 | 1108 | 963 | 354 | 308 | 403 | 176 | 167 | 103 | 49 | 74 | 86 | 65 | 132 | 262 | 341 | 942 | 1775 | 1314 | 533 | 331 | 240 | 1113 | 1174 | 1231 | 1466 | 5772 | 9310 | 5877 | 2629 | 1483 | 1473 | 1807 | 1455 | 1667 | 548 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | on | cross | glass | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:27AM 3.58 | 7:43PM 3.56 | 7:59AM 3.43 | 8:17PM 3.40 | 8:37AM 3.24 | 8:58PM 3.20 | 9:22AM 3.03 | 9:51PM 3.00 | 10:24AM 2.84 | 11:05PM 2.85 | 11:50AM 2.75 | 12:38AM 2.89 | 1:21PM 2.87 | 2:00AM 3.13 | 2:32PM 3.16 | 3:02AM 3.48 | 3:28PM 3.50 | 3:53AM 3.83 | 4:15PM 3.82 | 4:39AM 4.10 | 4:59PM 4.07 | 5:23AM 4.25 | 5:42PM 4.21 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:32AM 0.38 | 1:46PM 0.47 | 2:04AM 0.54 | 2:19PM 0.63 | 2:40AM 0.72 | 2:57PM 0.83 | 3:24AM 0.93 | 3:47PM 1.03 | 4:26AM 1.12 | 5:01PM 1.18 | 5:54AM 1.20 | 6:35PM 1.17 | 7:27AM 1.08 | 7:59PM 0.96 | 8:39AM 0.80 | 9:03PM 0.63 | 9:36AM 0.46 | 9:55PM 0.28 | 10:24AM 0.16 | 10:43PM -0.02 | 11:09AM -0.07 | 11:27PM -0.21 | 11:51AM -0.19 | |||||||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tue 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:46 | - |
Sunset | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:20 |
Rain (mm) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 4 | - | 3 | - | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | - | 16 | 3 | 1 | - | 2 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 1 | - | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
Feels °C (?) | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri night, light winds from the E by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu morning, light winds from the SE by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). |
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Information about the Ballycotton Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ballycotton provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ballycotton can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ballycotton surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ballycotton) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ballycotton may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Cork? If you are looking for accommodation near Ballycotton, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cork, consider staying in Youghal which is 18 km (11 miles) away. Other places in and around Cork where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Cobh which is 19 km (12 miles) away, Cork, Kinsale and Clonmel.