Ballycotton Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.84° N 8.02° W

Ballycotton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ballycotton sea temperature is
16.7° C
0.8° 

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


Ballycotton surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, ENE swell with 154 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballycotton this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ballycotton in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 13th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon morning, light winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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PM
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
5
1.6
ENE
6
0.3
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
15
1.5
E
6
1.3
E
6
1
ENE
6
1.2
E
5
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
48
154
74
74
22
146
108
65
73
50
25
41
44
37
34
33
17
14
13
13
4
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
25
NE
30
ENE
25
ENE
15
NE
30
ENE
15
E
5
N
5
NNE
5
SSW
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
N
10
N
5
N
5
N
10
NE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
4:11PM3.48m
4:41AM3.51m
5:10PM3.70m
5:36AM3.67m
6:04PM3.89m
6:27AM3.80m
6:54PM4.01m
7:16AM3.86m
7:43PM4.05m
8:02AM3.85m
8:29PM3.99m
8:48AM3.77m
9:15PM3.84m
9:33AM3.62m
Low Tide
10:47PM0.49m
11:14AM0.40m
11:46PM0.30m
12:08PM0.20m
00:39AM0.16m
12:59PM0.05m
1:29AM0.08m
1:47PM-0.02m
2:16AM0.09m
2:33PM-0.00m
3:01AM0.18m
3:18PM0.11m
3:46AM0.34m
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5:26
5:28
5:30
5:31
5:31
5:33
5:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:46
9:46
9:45
9:45
9:44
9:43
9:40
9:39
 mm
3
3
1
10
8
Temp °C
23
23
19
22
20
19
22
22
18
18
19
21
21
19
21
21
17
20
24
20
20
Feels °C
19
18
13
17
15
14
20
20
15
17
19
21
21
19
22
21
17
19
23
19
20
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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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