Ballycotton Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.84° N 8.02° W

Ballycotton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ballycotton sea temperature is
15.9° C
0.2° 

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


Ballycotton surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, E swell with 187 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballycotton this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ballycotton in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 13th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue morning, calm by Wed night).

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
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Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
9
0.5
E
4
0.5
ENE
4
0.6
E
6
0.8
E
5
0.1
S
24
1.2
ENE
5
1.5
E
6
0.2
S
15
0.3
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
19
1.3
ENE
6
1.2
E
5
1.1
E
5
1
E
6
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.8
E
5
0.9
E
5
0.9
E
5
0.7
E
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
8
11
25
33
16
67
151
18
74
74
117
74
62
66
50
50
33
41
41
25
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
E
10
NNE
15
NE
20
E
15
NNE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
25
ENE
20
NNE
30
ENE
35
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
5
NW
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
N
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
High Tide
1:58PM3.15m
2:34AM3.22m
3:07PM3.28m
3:40AM3.35m
4:11PM3.48m
4:41AM3.51m
5:10PM3.70m
5:36AM3.67m
6:04PM3.89m
6:27AM3.80m
6:54PM4.01m
7:16AM3.86m
7:43PM4.05m
Low Tide
8:32PM0.80m
9:08AM0.77m
9:42PM0.67m
10:14AM0.60m
10:47PM0.49m
11:14AM0.40m
11:46PM0.30m
12:08PM0.20m
00:39AM0.16m
12:59PM0.05m
1:29AM0.08m
1:47PM-0.02m
2:16AM0.09m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:24
5:24
5:26
5:26
5:28
5:30
5:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:49
9:47
9:46
9:46
9:45
9:45
9:44
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Temp °C
21
22
21
22
24
24
19
24
22
17
22
21
18
23
22
21
22
21
19
21
22
Feels °C
21
21
21
20
23
24
13
21
17
9
18
18
12
18
19
16
21
22
16
18
21
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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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