Fennels Bay surf break

Fennels Bay surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

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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
12.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (May 12) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fennels Bay in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 12th May)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 12th May)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 10th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Wed morning).

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
1.3
ENE
6
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
10
0.6
E
6
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
19
0.2
S
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5
4
4
100
4
3
3
2
24
9
17
30
27
61
60
51
50
50
43
21
21
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
ESE
20
NE
30
NNE
30
NE
35
NNE
30
NNE
25
NE
20
NNW
20
N
5
W
15
NW
20
NW
20
WNW
15
WNW
30
WNW
40
NW
40
NNW
35
N
30
N
25
NNW
cross
on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:46AM3.66m
11:16PM3.66m
11:50AM3.44m
00:24AM3.45m
1:08PM3.30m
1:46AM3.35m
2:31PM3.30m
3:06AM3.40m
3:44PM3.43m
4:12AM3.57m
4:42PM3.62m
5:05AM3.75m
5:29PM3.79m
Low Tide
4:50AM0.73m
5:12PM0.84m
5:48AM0.93m
6:17PM1.06m
6:59AM1.08m
7:34PM1.18m
8:18AM1.12m
8:55PM1.15m
9:33AM1.02m
10:05PM1.00m
10:37AM0.85m
11:04PM0.80m
11:31AM0.67m
11:54PM0.63m
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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5:52
5:50
5:48
5:47
5:45
5:43
5:41
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9:07
9:08
9:10
9:12
9:14
9:15
9:16
Temp °C
11
12
10
11
13
9
11
13
10
12
13
10
14
15
9
11
12
9
12
13
9
8
9
6
3
6
1
4
7
4
9
11
6
9
10
4
4
3
1
5
6
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.3
ESE
4
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
13
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
8
0.6
E
6
0.3
E
5
0.4
ENE
5
0.2
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.3
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
ENE
5
0.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
5
4
3
1
1
3
2
2
24
4
7
6
12
13
11
51
50
50
43
6
21
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
W
11
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
10
0.3
E
8
0.2
S
9
0.3
S
10
0.2
E
4
0.2
S
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
7
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
E
5
Energy kJ
4
4
4
4
2
3
2
10
6
17
1
27
61
60
11
4
4
1
21
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
11
0.1
SE
9
0.2
S
19
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
5
0.1
W
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
6
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
7
Energy kJ
1
1
1
3
6
9
3
30
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
3
1.3
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
0.6
N
3
0.5
N
3
0.3
NW
2
0.3
NW
2
0.2
WNW
2
0.3
WNW
2
0.6
W
3
0.8
WNW
3
0.7
NW
4
1.1
N
4
0.6
N
4
0.7
N
4
Energy kJ
4
100
93
235
163
118
8
6
1
1
1
1
7
13
13
48
11
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
121
121
124
266
519
318
511
581
295
26
393
83
26
582
132
825
914
248
309
296
26
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
4
5
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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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