Ballycotton Surf Break

Ballycotton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.84° N 8.02° W

Issued: 12 am 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ballycotton sea temperature is
13.9° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Ballycotton surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ballycotton surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, SW swell with 569 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballycotton this week:

The surf forecast for Ballycotton over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballycotton in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 28th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 28th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 28th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballycotton over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Sun morning).

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
5
0.2
WSW
9
0.3
SW
8
0.3
SW
8
0.1
S
19
1.1
E
5
0.4
SE
4
0.9
SE
6
0.5
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
5
1.1
S
6
1.8
S
6
1.9
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
7
2
SSW
7
2.3
SW
7
1.7
SSW
7
1.2
SSW
7
0.7
SW
7
0.8
SW
6
0.3
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
8
10
9
7
57
4
50
15
34
82
263
356
233
372
569
277
134
46
49
34
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
SW
10
N
15
E
20
E
25
ENE
25
E
15
E
10
NE
20
SSW
20
S
20
S
35
S
25
SW
25
WSW
35
SW
40
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
25
SW
35
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:54PM3.00m
1:28AM3.04m
1:57PM2.96m
2:27AM2.99m
2:56PM2.98m
3:22AM3.00m
3:49PM3.05m
4:12AM3.06m
4:37PM3.15m
4:57AM3.15m
5:20PM3.26m
5:39AM3.24m
6:01PM3.36m
Low Tide
7:01AM0.93m
7:25PM0.92m
8:00AM1.00m
8:26PM0.99m
8:57AM1.00m
9:25PM0.99m
9:51AM0.96m
10:17PM0.94m
10:39AM0.88m
11:04PM0.86m
11:22AM0.78m
11:47PM0.76m
12:03PM0.67m
00:27AM0.68m
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light rain
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5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:15
5:15
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9:54
9:54
9:54
9:54
9:54
9:54
9:53
 mm
5
Temp °C
23
23
22
19
20
19
20
21
20
17
17
16
16
15
15
16
16
14
15
15
15
Feels °C
25
24
24
19
19
18
19
20
22
16
15
14
11
11
10
8
9
10
11
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
5
0.1
SW
7
0.3
SW
8
0.3
SW
8
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.6
E
4
0.9
SE
6
0.5
SSE
5
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.8
WSW
13
1.2
SSW
7
0.7
SW
7
0.3
SSW
13
0.5
SW
5
Energy kJ
3
2
10
9
2
2
14
50
15
5
25
25
24
43
44
42
209
134
46
35
12
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
4
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
S
19
0.2
SSE
5
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
WSW
12
0.4
SW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.4
SW
7
Energy kJ
1
8
7
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
68
96
26
9
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SE
4
0.1
S
19
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
7
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
13
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
2
1
7
2
2
6
6
3
40
35
34
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
3
0.4
E
4
1.1
E
5
0.4
SE
4
0.3
E
4
0.9
SSE
5
1.1
S
6
1.8
S
6
1.9
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
7
2
SSW
7
2.3
SW
7
1.7
SSW
7
0.8
SW
6
Energy kJ
1
4
57
4
3
34
82
263
356
233
372
569
277
49
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
280
465
369
276
139
135
135
146
47
136
147
137
259
280
254
455
254
0
138
151
253
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
4
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
9
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
7
9
6
5
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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 16 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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