Ballycotton Surf Forecast / Cork / Ireland
Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cork
Offshore wind has become cross-off at Ballycotton (light winds from the SW at RochesPoint 16 km from Ballycotton). 4.1m 10 s period wind swell from WSW is too big
16 km away, 59 min ago
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballycotton this week:
The surf forecast for Ballycotton over the next 7 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballycotton in the next 7 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 29th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 30th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 1st Nov) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballycotton over the next 7 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
| Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph  |
| Energy(?) |
Wind (km/h) |
| Wind State(?) |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
| Summary |
Rain (mm) |
| High °C |
| Low °C |
| Chill °C (?) |
| Sunrise |
| Sunset |
Wed 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | |||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
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WSW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SSW | SW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SW | SSW | SW | SW | SW | SW | WSW | WSW | SW | N | N | NE |
| 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| 1608 | 1325 | 1529 | 2065 | 2320 | 2985 | 1543 | 403 | 683 | 445 | 1479 | 3376 | 2629 | 1639 | 1833 | 3156 | 1886 | 431 | 475 | 126 | 117 | 78 | 88 |
W | WSW | SW | SW | SW | WSW | NNW | NE | SW | SW | SW | WSW | SW | SW | SW | SW | WSW | W | NW | NNW | NNW | N | N |
| off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross |
3:37PM 3.30 | 3:55AM 3.31 | 4:13PM 3.46 | 4:29AM 3.47 | 4:45PM 3.58 | 5:01AM 3.60 | 5:17PM 3.66 | 5:32AM 3.68 | 5:48PM 3.68 | 6:04AM 3.70 | 6:19PM 3.64 | 6:35AM 3.66 | 6:51PM 3.55 | 7:08AM 3.56 | 7:24PM 3.41 | ||||||||
9:48PM 0.67 | 10:02AM 0.56 | 10:22PM 0.50 | 10:36AM 0.42 | 10:54PM 0.38 | 11:09AM 0.32 | 11:25PM 0.30 | 11:40AM 0.27 | 11:55PM 0.27 | 12:12PM 0.28 | 12:26AM 0.31 | 12:44PM 0.36 | 12:58AM 0.40 | 1:17PM 0.49 | |||||||||
Note: the tide data above is calculated at the surf break location.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | |||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
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| clear | rain shwrs | light rain | cloudy | light rain | some clouds | light rain | light rain | some clouds | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | some clouds | rain shwrs | light rain | clear | rain shwrs | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear |
| - | 3 | 1 | - | 5 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 5 | - | 3 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 |
| 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - |
| 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:55 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Cool air temperatures (max 15°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, near gales from the SW by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Cool air temperatures (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Mon morning, moderate winds from the N by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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 7 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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