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Ballycotton surf break

Ballycotton surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 15 Jan 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
9.7° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballycotton in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 15th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 20th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 20th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballycotton over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
2
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
WSW
0.7
WSW
1.3
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.6
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SW
0.9
SE
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
1.5
WSW
0.9
SW
0.5
SW
2.3
S
3
SSE
2.5
SSE
1.9
SE
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
Period(s) (?)19188888785799797788798
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)24627320256358935976434323271221812323554134680034419488
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
10
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
10
ESE
15
NNE
10
E
20
SE
15
S
15
SSW
20
S
15
WNW
15
W
30
SSE
45
SSE
10
SSW
5
NNE
10
N
5
NNW
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		oncrossoncross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcrosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:08PM
2.90
3:35AM
3.03
3:57PM
3.06
4:21AM
3.20
4:39PM
3.22
5:01AM
3.37
5:17PM
3.37
5:38AM
3.52
5:53PM
3.50
6:14AM
3.64
6:27PM
3.60
6:49AM
3.72
7:02PM
3.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:09AM
1.10
9:33PM
1.00
10:01AM
0.95
10:20PM
0.83
10:45AM
0.78
11:02PM
0.64
11:25AM
0.62
11:40PM
0.48
12:02PM
0.49
12:17AM
0.35
12:39PM
0.40
12:53AM
0.27
1:14PM
0.36
1:29AM
0.24
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise8:32--8:30--8:30--8:30--8:29--8:27--8:26--
Sunset-4:50--4:51--4:52--4:54--4:55--4:58--5:00-
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
--3236321--1----410322
Temp. °C887887898999679976789
Feels °C (?)553233463454130-144465
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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 12 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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