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Ballycotton surfForecast / Cork / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 01 Jul 2025 IST
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 Wednesday (Jul 02) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 04) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 2nd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 2nd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 2nd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballycotton over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 67 | 56 | 40 | 30 | 29 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 163 | 88 | 50 | 26 | 23 | 5 | 22 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 24 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:17AM 3.24 | 10:47PM 3.28 | 11:06AM 3.08 | 11:37PM 3.10 | 11:59AM 2.95 | 12:31AM 2.96 | 12:58PM 2.86 | 1:29AM 2.88 | 1:59PM 2.84 | 2:29AM 2.86 | 2:59PM 2.88 | 3:25AM 2.91 | 3:53PM 2.98 | 4:16AM 3.01 | 4:42PM 3.11 | 5:02AM 3.14 | 5:26PM 3.26 | 5:44AM 3.27 | 6:07PM 3.40 | 6:24AM 3.39 | 6:47PM 3.53 | 7:03AM 3.49 | 7:25PM 3.63 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:45PM 0.67 | 5:15AM 0.87 | 5:33PM 0.84 | 6:03AM 1.00 | 6:24PM 0.99 | 6:56AM 1.09 | 7:20PM 1.10 | 7:52AM 1.14 | 8:20PM 1.13 | 8:51AM 1.11 | 9:21PM 1.09 | 9:48AM 1.03 | 10:16PM 1.00 | 10:39AM 0.91 | 11:06PM 0.87 | 11:26AM 0.76 | 11:51PM 0.73 | 12:09PM 0.61 | 12:33AM 0.60 | 12:50PM 0.48 | 1:13AM 0.50 | 1:30PM 0.38 | 1:53AM 0.44 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:53 | - | - | 9:53 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:51 | - | - | 9:51 | - | - | 9:50 | - | - | 9:49 | - | - | 9:47 | - | - | 9:46 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NW by Fri 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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