Garrettstown surf break

Garrettstown surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 26 May 2026 IST
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Garrettstown surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Garrettstown sea temperature is
13.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Garrettstown in the next 16 days are 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 26th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 2nd Jun)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 30th May)6ft (1.9m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed morning, light winds from the ESE by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
1.1
SW
7
1.2
SW
9
1
SW
8
0.5
SSW
15
1.5
WSW
12
1.9
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.5
SW
11
0.9
WSW
11
1.6
SW
10
1.1
WSW
10
1.8
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
46
42
38
31
61
30
66
102
103
140
237
147
130
647
836
615
544
214
503
227
716
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
SSW
25
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
SW
30
SW
20
W
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
2:39PM2.89m
3:06AM2.98m
3:31PM3.00m
3:54AM3.06m
4:16PM3.10m
4:36AM3.13m
4:56PM3.20m
5:15AM3.19m
5:34PM3.27m
5:52AM3.22m
6:12PM3.31m
6:29AM3.23m
6:48PM3.31m
Low Tide
9:07PM0.77m
9:34AM0.75m
9:56PM0.71m
10:18AM0.68m
10:39PM0.64m
10:58AM0.61m
11:18PM0.59m
11:34AM0.55m
11:55PM0.55m
12:09PM0.52m
00:31AM0.53m
12:45PM0.51m
1:08AM0.54m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:28
5:26
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:22
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9:35
9:36
9:37
9:37
9:39
9:40
9:42
1
6
6
1
7
1
1
Temp °C
22
22
18
16
15
14
15
15
13
15
15
14
14
14
14
15
14
14
16
15
13
21
21
17
12
11
13
13
12
9
11
11
12
10
12
12
12
10
11
11
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
SSW
18
0.6
E
5
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
1.2
SW
9
1
SW
8
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
1.5
SW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.4
SSW
14
1.1
WSW
10
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
46
42
38
20
61
17
66
102
103
130
237
138
130
125
150
156
544
214
81
227
46
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
W
10
0.4
SSE
5
0.3
E
5
0.5
SE
4
0.1
SW
14
0.4
WSW
12
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
WSW
9
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.1
S
20
0.4
SSW
14
0.1
S
19
Energy kJ
5
4
16
31
17
9
4
8
8
56
138
147
28
146
158
120
81
7
81
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
19
0.1
SW
13
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
W
9
0.1
SW
12
0.1
W
12
0.2
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
WSW
14
0.5
W
13
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
Energy kJ
14
37
37
6
3
30
6
6
3
10
47
11
19
92
7
7
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
3
0.7
E
4
1
E
5
1.1
ENE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SW
3
1.1
SW
5
1.1
SW
7
0.8
SW
7
1.5
WSW
12
1.9
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.4
SW
6
1.6
SW
10
1.6
SSW
6
1.8
SW
11
Energy kJ
1
14
53
69
12
8
3
49
140
75
647
836
615
139
503
182
716
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
1
Distance (km)
0
108
28
105
105
28
120
270
273
121
121
47
47
105
121
121
271
123
121
121
47
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
6
7
9
6
9
7
6
5
5
5
4
7
7
4
7
4
4
4
4
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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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