Garrettstown Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.64° N 8.62° W

Garrettstown Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Garrettstown sea temperature is
18.6° C
2.1° 

Garrettstown surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Garrettstown surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, W swell with 263 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Garrettstown this week:

The surf forecast for Garrettstown over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Garrettstown in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM. 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 20th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 20th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
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0
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1
1
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1
1
1
1
1
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1
0
0
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
16
1.4
WSW
5
1.3
W
9
0.8
WSW
9
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
6
1.4
SSW
8
0.9
WSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
50
98
263
96
82
39
35
50
50
85
85
85
76
79
80
78
61
34
87
261
96
Wind (km/h)
30
W
35
W
30
WNW
30
NNW
30
NNW
25
NNW
25
N
25
N
20
N
20
N
10
NE
15
N
10
NE
10
SSE
5
NNE
15
ENE
20
E
5
NNE
10
N
0
SW
15
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
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off
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off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
off
High Tide
10:18AM3.05m
10:42PM2.87m
11:06AM2.80m
11:34PM2.63m
12:07PM2.59m
00:44AM2.47m
1:26PM2.50m
2:08AM2.45m
2:48PM2.55m
3:21AM2.57m
3:50PM2.72m
4:13AM2.76m
4:37PM2.93m
Low Tide
4:40PM0.80m
5:00AM0.94m
5:31PM1.03m
5:56AM1.13m
6:37PM1.20m
7:11AM1.24m
7:59PM1.25m
8:34AM1.22m
9:15PM1.16m
9:42AM1.07m
10:13PM0.98m
10:33AM0.86m
10:57PM0.78m
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6:33
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8:50
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Temp °C
18
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Feels °C
12
13
9
10
12
9
10
11
10
12
16
16
16
16
14
13
15
15
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19
14
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Information about the Garrettstown Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Garrettstown provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Garrettstown can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Garrettstown 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 (Garrettstown) 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 Garrettstown 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.

Garrettstown is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Kinsale. If you plan a holiday in Cork, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kinsale. Kinsale has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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