Ballycotton surf break

Ballycotton surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 28 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
13.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Ballycotton surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 2,001 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with SSW 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 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 (Jun 01) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 29th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 4th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 4th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.7
SW
10
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
1.2
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
1
SW
11
1
SW
10
0.3
SSW
14
1.2
SW
7
1.1
SW
8
1.5
SW
9
0.2
S
16
1.8
SW
7
2.4
SW
7
2.5
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
51
86
87
75
81
92
137
123
350
263
338
220
196
41
124
165
357
21
284
588
1508
Wind (km/h)
20
S
25
SSW
20
SW
20
WSW
25
SW
10
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
WSW
25
SW
30
SW
20
SW
20
S
30
WSW
15
W
30
WNW
20
WNW
25
SSW
30
WSW
40
SW
40
WSW
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:22PM3.27m
4:42AM3.32m
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
Low Tide
10:29AM0.72m
10:49PM0.69m
11:09AM0.64m
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
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:22
5:22
5:20
5:20
5:18
5:18
5:16
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9:36
9:37
9:37
9:38
9:40
9:42
9:43
1
8
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
14
15
13
15
15
13
14
14
14
15
15
14
15
16
13
16
16
14
13
13
12
11
11
10
10
10
10
11
10
11
11
11
11
13
12
9
10
12
9
7
5
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
4
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.7
SW
10
0.5
SSW
16
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
Energy kJ
4
86
87
75
81
92
137
96
125
131
82
81
69
41
35
17
17
17
25
25
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
E
4
0.1
S
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
WSW
9
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
51
1
3
14
30
86
31
123
131
80
7
7
6
24
21
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
8
0.1
S
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
3
3
1
2
5
2
7
5
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
4
0.8
SSW
4
0.9
SSW
5
0.8
SW
5
0.9
SW
4
0.6
SSW
4
1
SSW
4
1.2
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
1
SW
11
1
SW
10
1.4
SW
6
1.2
SW
7
1.1
SW
8
1.5
SW
9
1.4
SW
5
1.8
SW
7
2.4
SW
7
2.5
SW
11
Energy kJ
10
20
44
32
24
9
42
350
263
338
220
196
124
124
165
357
115
284
588
1508
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
1
2
4
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
1
2
Distance (km)
148
255
266
166
254
0
136
247
0
166
151
151
151
148
0
146
146
136
283
274
272
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
4
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
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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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