
Surf Forecasts:
Fennels Bay surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, WSW swell with 691 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period with WSW 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 (Sep 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fennels Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the SSW by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the W by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SSW 16 | WSW 8 | SSW 6 | WSW 7 | SSW 14 | SW 8 | SSW 13 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | S 11 | SSW 5 | SW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
52 | 82 | 691 | 47 | 51 | 41 | 64 | 35 | 40 | 65 | 160 | 53 | 151 | 82 | 22 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 50 | 258 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:54AM3.62m | 11:28PM3.54m | 11:54AM3.47m | 00:30AM3.40m | 12:58PM3.38m | 1:35AM3.33m | 2:05PM3.37m | 2:39AM3.33m | 3:06PM3.44m | 3:35AM3.41m | 3:59PM3.57m | 4:23AM3.54m | 4:46PM3.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:38PM1.16m | 6:07AM1.33m | 6:37PM1.32m | 7:08AM1.45m | 7:41PM1.41m | 8:12AM1.50m | 8:46PM1.43m | 9:14AM1.47m | 9:46PM1.38m | 10:08AM1.38m | 10:38PM1.29m | 10:57AM1.25m | 11:23PM1.20m | ||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SW 7 | SW 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | — | SSW 6 | SW 12 | SSE 6 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | S 11 | — | SSW 7 |
11 | 82 | 129 | 47 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 35 | 17 | 13 | — | 31 | 151 | 3 | 22 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 2 | — | 102 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | — | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WSW 7 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | WSW 7 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — |
47 | — | 48 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 38 | 5 | — | 33 | 32 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | W 14 | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SSW 12 | — | SW 11 | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 53 | 14 | — | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SSW 5 | WSW 8 | W 3 | WSW 7 | W 3 | SW 8 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | W 3 | WSW 3 | SW 6 | W 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 7 |
52 | 78 | 691 | 7 | 51 | 1 | 64 | 15 | 40 | 65 | 160 | 3 | 1 | 82 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 50 | 258 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 262 | 124 | 21 | 382 | 458 | 21 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 134 | 136 | 262 | 21 | 506 | 21 | 458 | 458 | 26 | 124 | 134 | 201 |
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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.










