
Surf Forecasts:
Ballycotton surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, WSW swell with 398 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with WSW swell.
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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballycotton in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballycotton over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | SSW 12 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | SW 7 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 16 | WSW 6 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
7 | 14 | 73 | 66 | 398 | 64 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 80 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 206 | 305 | 67 | 36 | 20 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:52AM3.92m | 8:11PM3.84m | 8:28AM3.77m | 8:47PM3.62m | 9:04AM3.56m | 9:23PM3.35m | 9:42AM3.29m | 10:02PM3.07m | 10:25AM3.01m | 10:49PM2.79m | 11:21AM2.75m | 11:55PM2.58m | 12:43PM2.59m | 1:30AM2.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:17PM0.11m | 2:33AM0.26m | 2:51PM0.31m | 3:06AM0.47m | 3:26PM0.57m | 3:40AM0.72m | 4:04PM0.84m | 4:19AM0.97m | 4:49PM1.11m | 5:11AM1.21m | 5:52PM1.33m | 6:26AM1.38m | 7:22PM1.43m | ||||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | SW 7 | W 10 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 18 | S 12 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 13 |
7 | 14 | 58 | 66 | 143 | 64 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 25 | 5 | 67 | 36 | 20 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | WSW 10 | S 11 | — | S 10 | S 16 | S 18 | S 12 | S 18 | S 12 | S 12 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | — |
6 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 | — | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | 20 | 21 | 20 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 14 | — | S 10 | S 10 | W 17 | W 18 | S 15 | W 16 | W 14 | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 7 | — | WSW 8 | NW 4 | NW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | NW 3 | — | — | SSW 6 |
32 | 98 | 73 | — | 398 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 133 | 62 | 80 | 80 | 55 | 184 | 161 | 206 | 305 | 2 | — | — | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 146 | 136 | 151 | 0 | 455 | 455 | 275 | 230 | 283 | 560 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 138 | 138 | 138 | 464 | 21 | 21 | 135 | 135 |
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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.










