Surf Forecasts:
Garrettstown surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, SW swell with 566 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with WSW 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Garrettstown in the next 16 days are 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Garrettstown over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 5 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 5 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
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231 | 47 | 43 | 30 | 56 | 251 | 279 | 253 | 179 | 110 | 566 | 233 | 158 | 88 | 73 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 74 | 72 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:06PM3.62m | 8:24AM3.57m | 8:45PM3.52m | 9:04AM3.45m | 9:27PM3.35m | 9:49AM3.27m | 10:16PM3.12m | 10:44AM3.06m | 11:17PM2.89m | 11:53AM2.88m | 00:35AM2.74m | 1:18PM2.82m | 2:03AM2.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:25AM0.26m | 2:43PM0.27m | 3:02AM0.38m | 3:23PM0.42m | 3:44AM0.55m | 4:11PM0.62m | 4:36AM0.75m | 5:13PM0.82m | 5:46AM0.93m | 6:35PM0.97m | 7:16AM1.00m | 8:08PM0.94m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 8 | SSW 14 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 8 | SSE 6 |
7 | 26 | 12 | 5 | 25 | 50 | 93 | 42 | 91 | 95 | 95 | 233 | 81 | 88 | 49 | 27 | 34 | 33 | 14 | 72 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | W 8 | SSW 9 | — | S 18 | — | — | — | SSW 14 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 6 | WSW 9 | SSW 13 | WSW 8 |
— | 6 | 31 | 30 | 1 | 9 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 82 | — | 80 | 73 | 35 | 8 | 15 | 32 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | — | SW 5 | WSW 6 | — | SSW 12 |
— | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 27 | — | 6 | 3 | — | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 5 | SW 7 | NW 3 | SW 8 | — | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | — |
231 | 47 | 43 | 27 | 56 | 251 | 279 | 253 | 179 | 110 | 566 | 4 | 158 | — | — | 10 | 12 | 30 | 74 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 296 | 121 | 123 | 272 | 105 | 288 | 392 | 121 | 136 | 121 | 112 | 273 | 47 | 0 | 105 | 112 | 105 | 121 | 123 | 121 |
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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.











