Fennels Bay surf break

Fennels Bay surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 24 Apr 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
10.9° 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 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 30th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, fresh winds from the NE by Thu morning).

Fri
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
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
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ESE
7
1.2
SE
6
0.7
SSW
10
0.6
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
8
0.3
SW
7
0.2
SSW
7
0.7
E
5
0.4
E
4
0.7
E
4
1
ESE
5
1.1
SE
7
1.5
ESE
6
1.6
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
237
113
86
59
31
26
17
16
9
9
8
8
23
6
14
51
109
139
230
116
140
Wind (km/h)
30
E
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
S
5
WSW
0
NW
10
SW
20
NNW
15
N
10
SSE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
E
20
NE
25
ENE
25
E
25
NE
30
NE
20
NE
10
NW
10
NW
cross-on
on
on
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
High Tide
11:25PM3.41m
11:51AM3.14m
00:29AM3.29m
1:02PM3.07m
1:45AM3.24m
2:22PM3.12m
3:02AM3.31m
3:34PM3.31m
4:06AM3.49m
4:33PM3.56m
4:59AM3.71m
5:23PM3.83m
5:46AM3.92m
Low Tide
5:05PM1.26m
5:48AM1.37m
5:58PM1.37m
6:53AM1.47m
7:14PM1.43m
8:16AM1.47m
8:46PM1.38m
9:34AM1.35m
10:02PM1.20m
10:35AM1.13m
11:01PM0.98m
11:27AM0.89m
11:51PM0.75m
12:12PM0.65m
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clear
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6:16
6:15
6:13
6:11
6:09
6:07
6:05
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8:44
8:45
8:47
8:49
8:51
8:52
8:53
8:55
1
2
1
2
1
Temp °C
11
11
12
13
13
13
15
14
15
15
15
13
13
13
11
12
12
8
11
10
11
5
7
11
12
12
11
15
10
13
13
13
9
10
10
6
7
7
2
7
7
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
10
0.7
SE
6
0.6
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
8
0.3
SW
7
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
1.1
SE
7
0.4
SE
9
0.1
W
11
0.5
SSE
8
0.1
W
10
Energy kJ
170
95
35
59
31
26
17
16
9
9
8
5
2
6
6
6
109
27
2
40
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
10
0.5
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
5
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
SW
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
59
86
15
9
3
3
2
2
2
2
7
2
2
1
5
2
2
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
4
0.2
E
4
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
SE
5
0.1
S
11
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
3
1
3
3
3
1
2
8
2
2
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ESE
7
1.2
SE
6
0.3
NNW
2
0.2
ENE
3
0.7
E
5
0.4
E
4
0.7
E
4
1
ESE
5
1
ESE
6
1.5
ESE
6
1.6
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
Energy kJ
237
113
1
1
23
4
14
51
64
139
230
116
140
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
Distance (km)
147
13
13
121
21
26
256
26
121
26
26
26
124
13
13
121
53
121
53
9
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
7
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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