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Fennels Bay surfForecast / Cork / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 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 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 22nd May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 23rd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 19th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fennels Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue morning, light winds from the S by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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S 13 | SW 5 | S 13 | W 16 | S 18 | SW 6 | SW 6 | S 20 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SW 10 | SSW 14 | SW 10 | |
14 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 58 | 9 | 8 | 112 | 187 | 327 | 327 | 188 | 171 | 86 | 62 | 43 | 34 | 35 | 19 | 185 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 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 | 9:56PM3.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:42PM0.95m | ||||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:29 |
2 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 6 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 5 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SE 5 | SSE 6 |
 kJ | 14 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 44 | 31 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 31 | 35 | 6 | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 13 | SW 8 | W 12 | S 17 | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SW 11 | W 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 10 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 21 | 5 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 59 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | — | W 13 | W 16 | S 18 | W 11 | S 12 | S 20 | W 9 | W 14 | W 18 | — | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 16 |
| kJ | 4 | — | 3 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 6 | 5 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | W 2 | WSW 5 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 6 | — | SSE 3 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 58 | — | 3 | 112 | 187 | 327 | 327 | 188 | 171 | 86 | 62 | 43 | 34 | 25 | 35 | 185 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 378 | 399 | 399 | 399 | 311 | 124 | 121 | 121 | 136 | 287 | 136 | 280 | 278 | 136 | 134 | 262 | 261 | 124 | 133 | 261 | 21 |
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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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