Fennels Bay surf break

Fennels Bay surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 IST
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Fennels Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fennels Bay sea temperature is
13.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Fennels Bay surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SW swell with 448 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fennels Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Fennels Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fennels Bay in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 29th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 29th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 3rd Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, strong winds from the WNW by Mon night).

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.7
SW
12
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
1.1
SW
7
0.8
SW
6
0.2
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
7
1.1
SSW
11
1.1
SW
7
1.5
SW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
51
51
52
76
81
86
81
73
76
142
71
81
41
41
114
45
17
189
275
112
237
Wind (km/h)
20
S
30
SSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
25
SW
15
SW
20
S
25
SSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
30
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
25
SW
25
WNW
30
NW
25
WSW
25
S
35
WSW
40
SW
35
WSW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:14PM3.53m
4:40AM3.68m
5:06PM3.83m
5:27AM3.93m
5:51PM4.10m
6:09AM4.13m
6:32PM4.29m
6:49AM4.26m
7:11PM4.39m
7:27AM4.30m
7:49PM4.40m
8:05AM4.27m
8:27PM4.32m
Low Tide
10:11AM1.12m
10:39PM0.99m
11:05AM0.83m
11:30PM0.74m
11:51AM0.55m
00:15AM0.53m
12:33PM0.33m
00:56AM0.37m
1:13PM0.20m
1:36AM0.28m
1:52PM0.15m
2:15AM0.27m
2:31PM0.20m
2:55AM0.33m
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clear
clear
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light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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heavy rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
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part cloud
light rain
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:24
5:22
5:22
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:18
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9:37
9:37
9:38
9:39
9:40
9:42
9:43
1
12
1
2
2
2
1
Temp °C
13
15
13
15
15
13
14
14
14
16
16
14
14
15
14
17
17
14
14
13
12
10
11
10
10
10
11
11
11
12
11
11
12
11
11
10
13
12
10
8
5
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
4
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.7
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
6
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
13
1.1
SSW
11
0.6
SW
12
1
SSW
7
Energy kJ
4
51
52
76
81
86
81
73
76
142
35
41
41
41
42
17
17
13
275
86
96
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
E
4
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
S
19
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSW
11
0.5
SW
12
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
WSW
12
Energy kJ
51
1
3
6
5
2
8
28
50
79
71
81
11
7
18
6
6
11
73
25
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
8
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
8
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
15
Energy kJ
3
3
1
2
2
4
7
3
7
5
20
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSE
5
0.7
S
4
0.8
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
9
0.5
S
4
0.7
SSW
4
0.8
SSW
5
0.2
WSW
2
0.7
SW
5
0.6
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
4
1
SW
5
1.1
SW
7
0.8
SW
6
1
SSW
5
1.5
SSW
7
0.6
W
4
1.1
SW
7
1.5
SW
7
Energy kJ
12
16
27
16
13
30
6
17
32
1
22
81
17
45
114
45
54
189
9
112
237
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
4
2
3
1
Distance (km)
134
501
273
151
262
21
121
136
134
134
151
151
121
134
398
132
151
121
280
288
242
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
4
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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Information about the Fennels Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fennels Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fennels Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fennels Bay 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 (Fennels Bay) 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 Fennels Bay 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 Fennels Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cork, consider staying in Cobh which is 11 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Cork where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Kinsale which is 16 km (10 miles) away, Cork, Youghal and Clonmel.

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