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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 09 May 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballycotton this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ballycotton in the next 12 days are 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 14) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 15th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballycotton over the next 12 days.
Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 25 | 25 | 22 | 44 | 21 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 23 | 14 | 43 | 57 | 37 | 22 | 22 | 80 | 106 | 79 | 55 | 41 | 29 | 20 | 21 | 44 | 63 | 37 | 26 | 23 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:27PM 3.21 | 4:46AM 3.34 | 5:04PM 3.37 | 5:21AM 3.45 | 5:38PM 3.49 | 5:55AM 3.51 | 6:12PM 3.57 | 6:28AM 3.54 | 6:46PM 3.60 | 7:01AM 3.51 | 7:19PM 3.57 | 7:35AM 3.45 | 7:54PM 3.50 | 8:10AM 3.36 | 8:31PM 3.39 | 8:48AM 3.24 | 9:11PM 3.27 | 9:31AM 3.11 | 9:59PM 3.15 | 10:21AM 2.99 | 10:55PM 3.06 | 11:23AM 2.92 | 12:01AM 3.04 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:33AM 0.77 | 10:49PM 0.69 | 11:09AM 0.64 | 11:25PM 0.58 | 11:42AM 0.53 | 11:59PM 0.49 | 12:15PM 0.46 | 12:33AM 0.45 | 12:48PM 0.43 | 1:07AM 0.46 | 1:21PM 0.46 | 1:42AM 0.51 | 1:56PM 0.52 | 2:19AM 0.61 | 2:33PM 0.62 | 2:58AM 0.74 | 3:14PM 0.74 | 3:42AM 0.87 | 4:00PM 0.86 | 4:33AM 0.98 | 4:55PM 0.95 | 5:35AM 1.04 | 6:00PM 0.99 | |||||||||||||
Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:23 | - | - | 9:24 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun night, strong winds from the WSW by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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