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Ballycotton surfForecast / Cork / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.2° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballycotton in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 22nd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 22nd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 21st May) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballycotton over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 9 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ESE 4 | S 19 | S 19 | |
390 | 292 | 219 | 240 | 328 | 268 | 249 | 226 | 160 | 101 | 79 | 47 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 30 | 30 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:55PM3.83m | 9:19AM3.53m | 9:50PM3.61m | 10:16AM3.29m | 10:52PM3.38m | 11:20AM3.10m | 00:00AM3.21m | 12:31PM2.98m | 1:12AM3.12m | 1:42PM2.97m | 2:17AM3.12m | 2:45PM3.04m | 3:13AM3.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:58PM0.23m | 3:32AM0.37m | 3:53PM0.41m | 4:31AM0.59m | 4:53PM0.60m | 5:35AM0.78m | 5:59PM0.76m | 6:42AM0.90m | 7:07PM0.85m | 7:50AM0.93m | 8:14PM0.87m | 8:51AM0.89m | 9:14PM0.83m | ||||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:32 |
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Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | SE 5 | SW 7 | S 19 | ESE 4 |
 kJ | 245 | 61 | 14 | 23 | 21 | 268 | 249 | 226 | 160 | 101 | 79 | 47 | 24 | 23 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 30 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 7 | SW 12 | SE 6 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 28 | 25 | 25 | 3 | 21 | 21 | 39 | 37 | 30 | 11 | 38 | 41 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | — | SSW 15 | S 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | — | — | W 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSW 13 | S 21 | SW 12 | S 19 |
| kJ | — | 26 | 3 | 3 | — | 21 | 6 | 37 | 25 | 24 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 30 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | E 3 | E 3 | E 2 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | — |
| kJ | 390 | 292 | 219 | 240 | 328 | 130 | 58 | 60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 16 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 166 | 151 | 146 | 136 | 255 | 136 | 148 | 250 | 0 | 135 | 34 | 21 | 135 | 135 | 47 | 135 | 74 | 47 | 135 | 135 | 47 |
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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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