Ballycotton Surf Break

Ballycotton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.84° N 8.02° W

Issued: 12 pm 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ballycotton sea temperature is
12.4° C

1.6°C colder than average 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 14 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, SW swell with 202 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballycotton this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ballycotton in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
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
15
0.9
E
4
1
E
5
0.8
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
9
0.7
SW
9
0.4
SW
8
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
10
0.6
SSW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
28
41
37
36
33
16
22
38
20
14
13
96
77
17
5
4
25
10
10
10
Wind (km/h)
25
E
25
E
25
E
5
ENE
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
S
20
SW
15
SW
25
SW
30
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SSE
25
SSW
20
SSE
30
SSW
15
SW
20
WSW
30
SW
15
WNW
Wind State
on
on
on
glassy
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
5:22PM3.82m
5:47AM3.81m
6:13PM3.96m
6:38AM3.86m
7:04PM4.02m
7:27AM3.85m
7:55PM4.00m
8:17AM3.76m
8:46PM3.90m
9:07AM3.62m
9:38PM3.73m
10:00AM3.45m
10:32PM3.53m
Low Tide
11:26AM0.27m
11:54PM0.19m
12:18PM0.14m
00:47AM0.10m
1:08PM0.07m
1:39AM0.09m
1:59PM0.06m
2:30AM0.16m
2:49PM0.12m
3:22AM0.29m
3:41PM0.25m
4:14AM0.46m
4:33PM0.42m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:52
9:52
9:52
9:52
9:53
9:53
9:53
 mm
2
1
4
2
4
Temp °C
13
13
13
15
17
15
14
15
14
15
15
14
13
15
15
16
15
15
16
15
13
Feels °C
8
8
11
15
15
12
11
12
11
9
10
11
10
12
12
10
11
13
10
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
10
0.4
S
8
0.7
S
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.4
SE
5
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
WSW
11
0.7
S
5
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
11
0.4
SW
8
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
10
0.6
SSW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.1
S
10
0.4
SW
6
Energy kJ
10
18
38
37
36
7
16
22
25
20
14
13
12
12
17
5
4
25
10
2
10
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.4
ENE
4
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
21
20
18
5
34
33
8
15
38
14
14
13
12
12
5
5
4
2
2
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
8
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
W
9
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
W
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
10
Energy kJ
6
9
2
17
9
8
12
3
14
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
3
0.9
E
4
1
E
5
0.4
SW
3
0.6
SW
4
0.8
SSW
4
0.8
SSW
5
0.4
SW
6
1
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
5
1.2
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
9
0.7
SW
9
0.8
S
4
1.2
SSW
5
1
SSW
6
0.4
SW
6
Energy kJ
8
28
41
3
14
22
32
12
64
90
87
96
77
24
83
70
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
135
136
136
12
148
146
135
147
151
246
254
151
151
135
147
74
135
151
280
280
151
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
8
8
7
5
5
5
9
9
9
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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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