Ballycotton Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.84° N 8.02° W

Ballycotton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ballycotton sea temperature is
19.0° C
2.3° 

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


Ballycotton surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, ENE swell with 137 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballycotton this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ballycotton in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.6
SW
5
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
7
17
6
31
21
28
28
59
51
49
47
42
41
40
25
35
50
72
42
72
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
30
WSW
15
NW
15
NW
25
SW
20
WSW
15
WNW
25
W
15
W
30
W
35
W
30
WNW
30
NNW
30
NW
20
NW
20
NNW
20
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
5
ESE
15
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross
High Tide
8:45PM3.89m
9:01AM3.74m
9:24PM3.66m
9:41AM3.52m
10:04PM3.38m
10:23AM3.27m
10:47PM3.10m
11:10AM3.01m
11:38PM2.83m
12:09PM2.78m
00:45AM2.64m
1:27PM2.65m
2:09AM2.59m
Low Tide
2:49PM0.06m
3:10AM0.27m
3:27PM0.27m
3:47AM0.48m
4:06PM0.53m
4:25AM0.72m
4:47PM0.81m
5:07AM0.97m
5:35PM1.08m
6:00AM1.19m
6:38PM1.28m
7:12AM1.33m
8:02PM1.36m
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Feels °C
14
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17
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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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