Ballycotton Surf Break

Ballycotton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.84° N 8.02° W

Issued: 12 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ballycotton sea temperature is
16.5° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Ballycotton surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WSW swell with 84 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballycotton this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ballycotton in the next 16 days are 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 5th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
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
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
10
0.1
S
17
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
S
16
0.5
SW
4
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
65
6
10
10
5
9
4
4
8
20
15
4
4
16
13
3
3
13
6
6
6
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
30
SW
15
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
10
W
10
SW
25
SW
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
10
NNW
15
NW
15
WSW
10
NNW
5
ENE
10
SE
5
N
15
NE
20
ENE
10
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
8:09AM3.40m
8:32PM3.48m
8:45AM3.37m
9:09PM3.45m
9:24AM3.32m
9:48PM3.39m
10:05AM3.26m
10:32PM3.33m
10:52AM3.19m
11:21PM3.25m
11:47AM3.13m
00:19AM3.19m
12:49PM3.10m
1:25AM3.17m
Low Tide
2:35PM0.49m
2:58AM0.62m
3:12PM0.53m
3:36AM0.67m
3:51PM0.60m
4:17AM0.73m
4:33PM0.68m
5:02AM0.79m
5:21PM0.76m
5:53AM0.85m
6:16PM0.83m
6:52AM0.88m
7:21PM0.85m
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:18
5:18
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:22
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:52
9:52
9:52
9:52
9:51
9:51
9:50
 mm
4
1
2
Temp °C
18
20
17
21
22
19
20
22
19
22
24
20
23
25
22
21
21
20
19
18
18
Feels °C
15
16
14
18
18
17
18
18
16
20
21
18
24
26
21
20
20
21
18
17
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
S
16
0.5
SW
4
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
S
14
0.3
SW
4
0.1
SW
8
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
11
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
6
6
10
10
5
9
4
4
4
20
15
2
3
16
13
3
2
13
3
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
15
0.1
W
8
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
6
0.1
W
8
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
3
5
5
7
2
8
1
4
4
1
1
6
6
6
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
5
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
SE
5
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
5
1
2
2
3
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
10
1
SW
4
0.8
SW
5
0.5
SW
4
1
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
3
0.3
SW
3
0.7
SW
4
0.3
SW
2
Energy kJ
65
34
26
6
38
10
6
1
12
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
166
368
254
254
455
138
147
148
151
148
151
148
136
139
135
135
139
127
135
146
127
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
6
8
5
9
7
5
9
9
8
6
5
9
9
9
5
5
6
5
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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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