Secret spot?We can hide it! Red Strand (Dirk Bay) Surf Forecast / Ireland6 Day Weather and Surf Issued (local time): 23 pm Wednesday 15 Feb 2012Red Strand (Dirk Bay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots. |
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| Max-energy | 7 | 7 | 20 | 18 | 32 | 52 | 126 | 219 | 116 | 73 | 35 | 46 | 36 | 221 | 230 | 164 | 261 | 715 | ||||||
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Key to wind character - offshore winds at Red Strand (Dirk Bay) blow from the N
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Today's Red Strand (Dirk Bay) sea temperature is 10.2 °C (Statistics for 15 Feb 1981-2005 - mean: 9.9 max: 10.6 min: 9.1 °C) |
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| Days 0-3 Weather Summary: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning Cool air temperatures (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sat afternoon) Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri night) | Days 3-6 Weather Summary: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue morning Cool air temperatures (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Sat night) Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat night, strong winds from the SSW by Tue morning) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Summary | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | cloudy | some clouds | light rain | mod. rain | ||||||
| Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | 5 | 6 | ||||||
| High °C | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | ||||||
| Low °C | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | ||||||
| Chill °C (?) | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | ||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:39 | - | ||||||
| Sunset | - | - | 17:51 | - | - | 17:52 | - | - | 17:54 | - | - | 17:55 | - | - | 17:58 | - | - | 18:00 | ||||||
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Information about the Red Strand (Dirk Bay) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Red Strand (Dirk Bay) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 6 days. A general guide to surfing at Red Strand (Dirk Bay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Red Strand (Dirk Bay) 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 (Red Strand (Dirk Bay)) 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 Red Strand (Dirk Bay) 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 County Cork? If you are looking for accommodation near Red Strand (Dirk Bay), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in County Cork, consider staying in Kinsale which is 34 km (21 miles) away. Other places in and around County Cork where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bantry which is 39 km (24 miles) away, Cork, Cobh and Youghal.
