Ballycotton surf break

Ballycotton surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 29 May 2026 IST
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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
14.2° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Ballycotton surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, SW swell with 1,192 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with SW 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 Friday (May 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 29th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 31st May)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 4th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.7
SW
10
0.5
SSW
16
0.7
WSW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
1.7
WSW
9
1.4
SW
9
1.2
SW
9
1.4
SW
7
1.8
SW
7
2.4
SW
10
2.5
SW
8
3
SW
8
2.1
SW
8
1.2
SSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
81
92
137
129
363
396
429
194
69
41
35
475
294
230
187
305
1192
941
1009
515
146
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
15
SW
15
SW
25
SSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
30
SW
15
S
15
SSW
20
SW
25
WSW
25
WNW
20
W
20
SSW
30
WSW
35
W
30
WSW
35
WSW
35
SSW
45
SSE
40
SW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
5:03PM3.38m
5:21AM3.38m
5:41PM3.46m
5:59AM3.42m
6:19PM3.51m
6:35AM3.43m
6:55PM3.52m
7:12AM3.41m
7:33PM3.49m
7:48AM3.36m
8:10PM3.42m
8:26AM3.28m
8:49PM3.32m
9:04AM3.18m
Low Tide
11:29PM0.62m
11:46AM0.58m
00:06AM0.58m
12:21PM0.53m
00:43AM0.55m
12:57PM0.52m
1:19AM0.57m
1:34PM0.53m
1:57AM0.62m
2:11PM0.58m
2:35AM0.70m
2:50PM0.66m
3:15AM0.80m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:18
5:18
5:16
5:16
5:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:37
9:37
9:38
9:40
9:42
9:43
9:44
9:45
2
2
3
1
3
1
2
4
Temp °C
14
13
14
14
13
15
15
14
14
15
14
17
17
14
15
14
11
14
13
14
14
10
11
11
11
9
12
10
13
12
11
10
13
13
9
10
6
3
7
6
3
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.7
SW
10
0.5
SSW
16
0.7
WSW
12
0.5
SSW
15
1.1
SW
11
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SW
10
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
1.4
SW
9
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
WSW
12
1.2
SSW
7
Energy kJ
81
92
137
129
125
268
82
81
50
41
35
330
17
17
17
25
23
21
21
61
146
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
WSW
9
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
12
0.2
SSW
14
0.4
SW
12
Energy kJ
30
86
31
125
150
131
81
69
7
7
17
24
21
25
6
20
39
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
15
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
5
2
7
7
6
8
16
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.9
SSW
4
1.2
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.8
SSW
6
1.7
SW
6
1.6
SW
6
1.7
WSW
9
1.4
SW
9
1.2
SW
9
1.4
SW
7
1.8
SW
7
2.4
SW
10
2.5
SW
8
3
SW
8
2.1
SW
8
Energy kJ
20
10
28
363
396
429
194
37
198
169
475
294
230
187
305
1192
941
1009
515
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
1
2
3
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
4
1
1
4
4
5
3
2
Distance (km)
254
0
136
247
0
148
148
146
0
150
246
138
0
136
463
756
464
300
138
243
247
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
4
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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