
Surf Forecasts:
Ballycotton surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 18 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 17 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with 5,237 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 13 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 Friday (Nov 13) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period. 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 12) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 13th Nov) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 18th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 17th Nov) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballycotton over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed night, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat night, strong winds from the E by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
14 | 154 | 112 | 55 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 25 | 31 | 156 | 765 | 783 | 854 | 687 | 671 | 816 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:50AM3.09m | 2:21PM3.31m | 2:45AM3.28m | 3:10PM3.46m | 3:31AM3.47m | 3:52PM3.58m | 4:11AM3.61m | 4:30PM3.65m | 4:48AM3.71m | 5:06PM3.68m | 5:24AM3.74m | 5:41PM3.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:21AM0.70m | 8:53PM0.65m | 9:14AM0.54m | 9:40PM0.50m | 9:58AM0.42m | 10:20PM0.39m | 10:38AM0.34m | 10:56PM0.32m | 11:14AM0.31m | 11:30PM0.31m | 11:49AM0.33m | 00:02AM0.34m | |||||||
— | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
— | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:51 | — | — | 4:49 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SE 4 | E 4 | SSE 4 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 |
14 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 25 | 31 | 156 | 158 | 701 | 313 | 176 | 140 | 105 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 4 | SSW 12 | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 13 | SSW 11 | — | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 9 | S 13 |
4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 15 | — | — | 14 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 24 | — | 6 | 4 | 3 | 82 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | — | — | S 6 | SSW 13 | E 4 | — | — | S 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | SW 10 |
5 | — | — | — | 1 | 16 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 5 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
226 | 154 | 112 | 55 | 10 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 61 | 765 | 783 | 854 | 687 | 671 | 816 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 136 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 47 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 47 | 254 | 136 | 489 | 560 | 274 | 274 | 367 | 433 | 433 |
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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.
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