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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 Monday (Apr 29) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 1PM.
Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 29th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 29th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 30th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballycotton over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sun 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 7 |
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Energy (?) | 24 | 50 | 25 | 21 | 41 | 41 | 20 | 17 | 35 | 17 | 31 | 31 | 100 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 41 | 81 | 4 | 15 | 284 | 221 | 167 | 128 | 5 | 665 | 897 | 245 | 72 | 135 | 65 | 48 | 38 | 25 | 558 | 485 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:26AM 3.66 | 6:41PM 3.69 | 6:57AM 3.68 | 7:13PM 3.71 | 7:29AM 3.64 | 7:45PM 3.67 | 8:02AM 3.55 | 8:20PM 3.57 | 8:38AM 3.42 | 9:00PM 3.43 | 9:20AM 3.26 | 9:46PM 3.26 | 10:11AM 3.08 | 10:43PM 3.10 | 11:15AM 2.92 | 11:56PM 3.01 | 12:34PM 2.88 | 1:18AM 3.07 | 1:55PM 2.99 | 2:33AM 3.27 | 3:04PM 3.23 | 3:34AM 3.53 | 4:00PM 3.51 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:30AM 0.33 | 12:46PM 0.32 | 1:02AM 0.30 | 1:17PM 0.31 | 1:35AM 0.33 | 1:50PM 0.37 | 2:09AM 0.42 | 2:24PM 0.47 | 2:46AM 0.55 | 3:02PM 0.61 | 3:28AM 0.72 | 3:46PM 0.78 | 4:19AM 0.89 | 4:43PM 0.93 | 5:25AM 1.03 | 5:55PM 1.03 | 6:44AM 1.06 | 7:16PM 0.99 | 8:04AM 0.94 | 8:30PM 0.82 | 9:11AM 0.72 | 9:34PM 0.57 | 10:08AM 0.45 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sun 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - |
Sunset | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:02 |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | - |
Temp. °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 11 |
Feels °C (?) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. |
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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.