Garrettstown surf break

Garrettstown surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 08 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
12.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (May 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s 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 0.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) 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 2.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 11th May)0.5ft (0.2m) 19s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 11th May)0.5ft (0.2m) 19s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 12th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.2
S
7
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSW
9
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
14
12
3
4
3
3
6
8
6
5
37
32
79
60
102
100
50
42
42
41
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
E
25
NE
35
NNE
35
NE
35
NNE
35
NE
25
NE
20
N
15
NNW
15
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
25
W
35
NW
35
NNW
35
NNW
30
N
25
NNW
25
W
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
10:01AM2.72m
10:30PM2.73m
10:56AM2.60m
11:31PM2.65m
12:04PM2.56m
00:42AM2.66m
1:16PM2.63m
1:50AM2.79m
2:20PM2.81m
2:48AM3.00m
3:15PM3.05m
3:39AM3.24m
4:04PM3.31m
Low Tide
4:27PM1.02m
5:04AM1.11m
5:30PM1.10m
6:12AM1.14m
6:40PM1.10m
7:21AM1.07m
7:46PM1.00m
8:22AM0.91m
8:45PM0.82m
9:15AM0.70m
9:37PM0.60m
10:04AM0.48m
10:25PM0.37m
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part cloud
clear
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5:54
5:52
5:50
5:48
5:47
5:46
5:43
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9:07
9:09
9:10
9:13
9:15
9:15
9:17
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Temp °C
12
12
11
11
12
10
11
12
10
12
14
12
13
14
10
11
12
9
11
11
12
9
9
8
3
4
2
3
5
6
8
11
9
11
11
6
3
4
2
4
4
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
12
0.1
W
9
0.2
S
7
0.1
S
13
0.1
SE
6
0.1
S
13
1.2
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
5
0.4
ENE
5
0.3
ENE
5
0.3
SSW
8
0.4
S
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
16
14
12
2
4
3
2
3
139
22
9
5
13
21
20
102
100
50
42
42
41
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
4
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
11
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
18
0.4
SE
10
0.2
S
8
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
SSW
9
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
7
0.3
WSW
7
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
9
Energy kJ
1
4
8
3
1
2
3
6
24
6
8
16
32
79
60
11
11
9
6
6
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.1
W
8
0.1
S
7
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.2
SSW
9
0.1
SE
10
0.2
S
8
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
E
4
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.2
S
7
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
8
Energy kJ
5
1
1
2
2
8
4
5
37
1
3
3
2
2
4
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
4
1.7
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
7
2
ENE
7
2
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
0.6
N
4
0.5
N
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
W
5
0.9
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
4
1.2
N
5
1.1
N
5
1
N
4
1
N
4
Energy kJ
18
218
248
378
395
303
9
6
3
15
27
19
60
53
41
41
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
105
105
108
279
275
331
623
568
298
226
378
0
0
0
606
1232
530
315
312
481
282
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
4
4
9
5
9
9
5
9
8
6
9
6
5
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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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