Fennels Bay surf break

Fennels Bay surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 15 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
12.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fennels Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Fennels Bay in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 19th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
17
0.6
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
6
0.8
S
4
1.4
S
6
1.5
SSW
8
1.7
SSW
8
1.4
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
7
1.2
SSW
7
1.2
S
6
1.1
S
6
1
S
6
1.1
SSE
5
1.2
SSE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15
14
14
3
3
3
6
29
14
20
137
244
319
220
158
139
109
83
61
69
96
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
10
W
15
WSW
30
WNW
15
W
30
W
30
WSW
15
W
15
SE
30
SSE
30
SW
35
WSW
35
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
20
S
25
S
25
SSE
30
ESE
15
SSE
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
6:10PM3.91m
6:27AM3.97m
6:45PM3.98m
7:01AM3.99m
7:17PM4.01m
7:31AM3.95m
7:47PM4.00m
8:00AM3.87m
8:15PM3.97m
8:28AM3.77m
8:45PM3.91m
8:58AM3.66m
9:18PM3.82m
9:32AM3.54m
Low Tide
00:39AM0.52m
1:00PM0.47m
1:19AM0.49m
1:36PM0.48m
1:55AM0.52m
2:08PM0.55m
2:26AM0.61m
2:36PM0.66m
2:54AM0.74m
2:58PM0.76m
3:19AM0.87m
3:18PM0.86m
3:42AM1.01m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:39
5:37
5:35
5:35
5:33
5:31
5:31
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9:17
9:20
9:21
9:22
9:23
9:25
9:27
9:29
2
6
3
6
4
1
4
Temp °C
12
11
12
13
9
10
8
8
11
11
12
14
14
13
14
13
13
15
14
13
14
8
9
6
6
5
3
1
4
7
5
7
7
8
8
9
9
10
11
10
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.3
SW
4
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.6
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
6
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.3
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
10
Energy kJ
15
14
14
3
3
3
3
29
14
4
7
7
6
10
43
33
14
12
12
36
24
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
8
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
3
3
3
2
3
4
8
4
4
4
6
5
20
25
19
21
21
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
15
0.1
SW
6
0.1
W
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
17
0.1
W
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
20
0.1
W
14
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
11
Energy kJ
1
4
1
3
3
6
2
3
8
4
21
3
3
3
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
3
0.3
SW
4
0.3
WNW
2
0.5
W
3
0.5
WSW
3
0.9
SW
4
0.8
S
4
1.4
S
6
1.5
SSW
8
1.7
SSW
8
1.4
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
7
1.2
SSW
7
1.2
S
6
1.1
S
6
1
S
6
1.1
SSE
5
1.2
SSE
6
Energy kJ
1
3
1
4
4
22
20
137
244
319
220
158
139
109
83
61
69
96
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
3
4
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
132
132
279
458
399
399
390
21
121
121
300
717
401
269
136
136
121
134
265
133
133
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
4
4
3
3
1
1
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
5
5
6
7
4
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
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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