Garrettstown surf break

Garrettstown surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 23 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
12.2° 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 Sunday (May 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Garrettstown in the next 16 days are 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 24th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 24th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 29th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed morning, light winds from the ESE by Wed night).

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
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
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
9
1
SW
9
0.7
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.8
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
9
0.3
W
12
0.3
W
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
18
1.2
ESE
6
1.2
SE
6
1
SE
6
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.7
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
198
166
66
44
88
64
46
27
28
47
42
38
31
84
113
67
102
103
89
150
301
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
S
5
E
15
ENE
15
E
10
NE
20
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
30
E
25
E
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
S
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
11:16AM2.94m
11:54PM3.01m
12:26PM2.83m
1:05AM2.93m
1:36PM2.83m
2:10AM2.93m
2:39PM2.89m
3:06AM2.98m
3:31PM3.00m
3:54AM3.06m
4:16PM3.10m
4:36AM3.13m
4:56PM3.20m
Low Tide
5:55PM0.74m
6:37AM0.83m
7:04PM0.81m
7:43AM0.85m
8:09PM0.81m
8:43AM0.82m
9:07PM0.77m
9:34AM0.75m
9:56PM0.71m
10:18AM0.68m
10:39PM0.64m
10:58AM0.61m
11:18PM0.59m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:31
5:30
5:28
5:28
5:26
5:26
5:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:30
9:31
9:32
9:35
9:36
9:37
9:37
4
Temp °C
14
14
13
15
15
16
18
19
18
19
18
18
16
15
14
14
14
14
14
15
14
10
10
11
13
13
14
15
17
18
16
15
16
11
11
12
14
12
13
11
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
9
1
SW
9
0.7
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.8
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SE
5
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
SE
5
0.3
W
10
0.3
SSW
18
1.2
SE
6
1
SE
6
0.5
SE
5
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.7
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
12
Energy kJ
198
166
66
38
88
64
46
22
9
47
42
8
18
61
113
67
13
103
89
150
301
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
WSW
9
0.5
W
9
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SE
4
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SE
5
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
W
10
0.4
ENE
5
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SE
5
0.4
SW
5
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
Energy kJ
11
39
28
44
35
34
3
8
14
9
37
38
31
8
8
51
102
3
5
138
147
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSE
5
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
W
14
0.3
W
13
0.3
W
12
0.3
W
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
W
8
0.2
WSW
14
0.1
SW
11
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
23
3
41
40
37
30
27
28
14
15
16
6
6
30
6
6
1
19
5
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
2
0.4
ENE
3
0.8
E
4
0.8
ENE
4
1.2
E
5
1.2
ESE
6
1
SW
4
0.7
WSW
4
0.5
WSW
5
0.4
SW
5
Energy kJ
1
4
21
25
71
84
33
17
13
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
4
3
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
Distance (km)
123
255
47
121
109
0
105
107
0
105
105
28
105
121
13
13
121
268
121
121
47
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
7
7
6
9
9
9
9
8
5
6
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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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