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Dunworley surfForecast / Cork / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Dunworley surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dunworley sea temperature is
12.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunworley this week:
The surf forecast for Dunworley over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dunworley in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 24th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 24th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 21st May) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunworley over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 9 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | |
848 | 322 | 249 | 218 | 480 | 469 | 445 | 328 | 245 | 74 | 99 | 42 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 37 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:47PM3.50m | 9:13AM3.25m | 9:43PM3.30m | 10:11AM3.04m | 10:44PM3.09m | 11:15AM2.87m | 11:52PM2.93m | 12:25PM2.77m | 1:02AM2.85m | 1:35PM2.77m | 2:08AM2.86m | 2:37PM2.84m | 3:04AM2.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:44PM0.26m | 3:19AM0.36m | 3:41PM0.44m | 4:20AM0.55m | 4:44PM0.60m | 5:26AM0.71m | 5:53PM0.73m | 6:35AM0.80m | 7:02PM0.79m | 7:40AM0.82m | 8:07PM0.79m | 8:39AM0.79m | 9:04PM0.75m | ||||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:35 |
— | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 |
8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | WSW 9 | W 11 | ESE 6 |
 kJ | 848 | 322 | 88 | 94 | 480 | 469 | 445 | 328 | 245 | 62 | 99 | 42 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 14 | SSE 6 | WSW 10 | SSW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 13 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 12 | SSW 19 | W 11 |
| kJ | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 66 | 55 | 38 | 31 | 74 | 40 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 37 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 12 | SW 11 | — | WSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | 83 | 40 | 38 | 25 | 13 | 3 | 41 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 3 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — |
| kJ | 172 | 214 | 249 | 218 | — | — | — | 54 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 31 | 33 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 109 | 109 | 101 | 101 | 279 | 101 | 101 | 268 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 8 | 101 | 101 | 11 | 101 | 48 | 48 | 11 | 17 | 11 |
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Information about the Dunworley Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dunworley provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dunworley can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dunworley 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 (Dunworley) 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 Dunworley 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.
Dunworley is 21 km (13 miles) from the city of Kinsale. If you plan a holiday in Cork, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kinsale. Kinsale has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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