Ballycotton surf break

Ballycotton surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

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Ballycotton surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ballycotton sea temperature is
12.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballycotton this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ballycotton in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 18th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
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
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
16
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
21
2.5
SSW
7
2.5
SSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
61
60
51
50
50
42
42
41
20
18
17
17
17
7
3
5
3
9
553
1083
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
25
NW
30
W
40
NW
40
NW
30
NW
30
NW
30
NNW
25
NNW
25
N
20
NNW
15
NW
5
WNW
15
SW
10
W
15
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
30
SSW
40
SSW
35
SSW
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:27PM2.95m
2:56AM3.19m
3:22PM3.20m
3:47AM3.45m
4:11PM3.48m
4:35AM3.69m
4:57PM3.73m
5:20AM3.87m
5:43PM3.94m
6:06AM3.98m
6:28PM4.06m
6:52AM3.99m
7:15PM4.08m
Low Tide
8:52PM0.88m
9:26AM0.77m
9:46PM0.64m
10:16AM0.52m
10:36PM0.40m
11:02AM0.30m
11:24PM0.19m
11:48AM0.12m
00:11AM0.04m
12:33PM0.03m
00:59AM-0.01m
1:20PM0.02m
1:47AM0.03m
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:41
5:41
5:39
5:37
5:35
5:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:13
9:14
9:15
9:17
9:19
9:21
9:22
1
1
6
Temp °C
13
14
10
11
12
9
9
11
9
11
11
9
11
11
11
12
12
11
13
12
13
6
8
1
2
3
2
2
5
2
5
5
5
7
7
8
7
6
6
6
4
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SW
3
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
19
Energy kJ
23
22
13
51
50
50
42
42
41
20
18
17
17
17
2
3
3
3
2
7
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
W
5
0.2
WSW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.1
NE
6
0.2
N
3
0.1
SW
5
0.1
W
6
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
33
61
60
5
4
4
2
4
1
1
1
1
1
7
3
2
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.1
W
13
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
7
0.1
W
6
0.1
E
8
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
7
0.1
NE
4
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
16
0.1
S
21
Energy kJ
4
3
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
5
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
NW
3
1
W
4
1.1
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
4
0.8
NW
4
0.7
NW
4
0.6
NNW
4
0.8
NNW
4
0.6
N
4
0.3
NNW
3
0.3
SW
2
0.4
NW
3
0.3
WSW
5
1
SW
4
0.8
SW
4
1.4
SSW
5
2.5
SSW
7
2.5
SSW
9
Energy kJ
3
4
30
40
28
23
15
8
19
9
1
1
2
5
33
21
110
553
1083
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
573
664
560
802
567
924
472
47
258
47
484
136
146
146
253
138
283
138
254
292
151
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
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
4
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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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