Ballycotton Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.84° N 8.02° W

Ballycotton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ballycotton sea temperature is
17.6°C
1.1° 

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


Ballycotton surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, SSW swell with 508 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with S 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballycotton in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 30th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 29th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Direction
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6
0.7
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6
0.8
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6
0.9
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6
0.8
SSW
6
1.5
S
7
1.8
SSW
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1.1
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9
1.4
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6
1.3
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9
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7
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18
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18
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SSW
16
0.3
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16
0.3
SSW
16
0.1
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18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
35
36
47
66
46
233
508
164
0
173
188
155
49
53
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30
26
50
48
6
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
W
15
NW
20
SW
10
SSE
20
W
30
NW
15
WSW
35
SSW
25
SW
20
WNW
20
WNW
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
W
15
WNW
10
NW
5
SSE
25
SW
30
SW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
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cross-off
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High Tide
6:01PM3.54m
6:14AM3.55m
6:34PM3.72m
6:47AM3.71m
7:06PM3.84m
7:20AM3.81m
7:39PM3.90m
7:54AM3.84m
8:14PM3.88m
8:30AM3.80m
8:51PM3.77m
9:09AM3.69m
9:32PM3.59m
Low Tide
00:22AM0.45m
12:36PM0.28m
00:56AM0.30m
1:10PM0.16m
1:30AM0.21m
1:44PM0.10m
2:04AM0.18m
2:19PM0.12m
2:38AM0.24m
2:55PM0.22m
3:15AM0.36m
3:35PM0.38m
3:57AM0.54m
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Temp °C
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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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