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Barley Cove surfForecast / Cork / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 25 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Barley Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Barley Cove sea temperature is
11.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barley Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Barley Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barley Cove in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 26th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 26th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barley Cove over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon night, fresh winds from the E by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 18 | W 9 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 15 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 7 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | |
359 | 344 | 248 | 191 | 104 | 71 | 61 | 30 | 66 | 102 | 103 | 91 | 173 | 147 | 128 | 748 | 515 | 509 | 1734 | 1495 | 1128 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 1:55AM2.48m | 2:26PM2.52m | 2:51AM2.53m | 3:17PM2.59m | 3:39AM2.59m | 4:01PM2.67m | 4:21AM2.64m | 4:40PM2.73m | 5:00AM2.69m | 5:18PM2.77m | 5:37AM2.72m | 5:55PM2.79m | 6:14AM2.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:49PM0.72m | 8:16AM0.66m | 8:43PM0.66m | 9:04AM0.61m | 9:29PM0.60m | 9:46AM0.56m | 10:09PM0.54m | 10:24AM0.51m | 10:45PM0.49m | 11:00AM0.47m | 11:21PM0.45m | 11:35AM0.45m | 11:57PM0.44m | 12:11PM0.46m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 |
 | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:44 | 9:45 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 11 |
 kJ | 359 | 344 | 248 | 191 | 104 | 71 | 47 | 26 | 66 | 102 | 12 | 53 | 173 | 142 | 99 | 748 | 515 | 135 | 136 | 133 | 1128 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WSW 12 | — | — | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 17 | 16 | 6 | 37 | 16 | 31 | 61 | 30 | 14 | 12 | 103 | 60 | 140 | 147 | 128 | 123 | 146 | 153 | — | — | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 5 | SSW 15 | SW 11 | S 11 | WSW 13 | — | NW 8 | SSW 16 | — | — | S 19 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 91 | 5 | 2 | 35 | — | 2 | 160 | — | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | S 4 | SW 5 | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | SW 7 | SW 10 | SW 11 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 24 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 509 | 1734 | 1495 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 58 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 70 | 54 | 222 | 332 | 309 | 91 | 91 | 70 | 70 | 315 | 91 | 48 | 48 | 91 | 91 |
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The above surf forecast table for Barley Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Barley Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barley Cove 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 (Barley Cove) 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 Barley Cove 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 Barley Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cork, consider staying in Bantry which is 32 km (20 miles) away. Other places in and around Cork where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Valentia which is 61 km (38 miles) away, Kinsale, Tra Li and Fenit.
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