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Ballycotton surf break

Ballycotton surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 31 Jan 2026 IST
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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
9.6° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Feb 01) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballycotton in the next 12 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 06) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 1st Feb)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 1st Feb)5ft (1.5m) 18s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 6th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballycotton over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, strong winds from the E by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue night, strong winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon).

Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sat
07
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
0.7
WSW
1.8
SE
1.6
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.3
SW
3
SSE
2.2
S
2.5
SSE
2.2
S
3
SE
1.6
SSE
1.6
SW
1
SW
1.3
SW
2.2
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.1
SW
1.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)141212165891698898818161614131410
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)114766651123218629547793115136706937701279344149952780318001551471358
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
15
W
15
WNW
20
ENE
40
ESE
45
E
45
ENE
30
ESE
25
SE
15
SSE
25
ESE
40
ESE
40
ESE
20
SSE
25
ESE
30
ESE
35
E
35
E
25
NNW
10
W
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffononononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		onononcross-
off		offcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:33AM
3.69
4:56PM
3.64
5:22AM
3.88
5:41PM
3.79
6:06AM
4.00
6:23PM
3.87
6:47AM
4.01
7:03PM
3.86
7:26AM
3.94
7:41PM
3.77
8:04AM
3.78
8:19PM
3.61
8:42AM
3.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:38PM
0.37
11:08AM
0.31
11:27PM
0.16
11:54AM
0.16
12:11AM
0.02
12:36PM
0.10
12:52AM
-0.03
1:15PM
0.12
1:30AM
0.03
1:52PM
0.22
2:07AM
0.17
2:28PM
0.39
2:43AM
0.38
3:03PM
0.59
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sat
07
Sunrise-8:11--8:10--8:08--8:07--8:04--8:03--8:02-
Sunset--5:19--5:21--5:22--5:24--5:25--5:28--5:30
mod rain
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
6-----6-----5---21421
Temp. °C8898889101099991010988889
Feels °C (?)4350-1-2145541055200157
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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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