Garrettstown surf break

Garrettstown surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 26 Apr 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
10.6° 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 (Apr 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 26th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 26th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 30th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed night, light winds from the NW by Fri morning).

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
8
0.8
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.4
WSW
14
0.5
W
13
0.6
W
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
WSW
11
0.5
W
15
1.3
SE
7
0.8
SE
6
0.4
WSW
10
1.1
SW
4
0.8
SW
6
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.1
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
80
80
36
28
29
28
64
87
108
113
109
69
110
189
45
34
37
39
8
7
4
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
W
15
N
15
N
5
ESE
10
NE
20
NE
30
E
20
NE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
E
20
ESE
10
ENE
10
NNE
25
NW
20
NNW
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
NNW
glassy
cross
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
2:13PM2.79m
2:48AM2.97m
3:16PM2.95m
3:43AM3.11m
4:05PM3.12m
4:27AM3.25m
4:47PM3.28m
5:06AM3.35m
5:25PM3.40m
5:43AM3.42m
6:00PM3.47m
6:17AM3.43m
6:35PM3.48m
Low Tide
8:47PM0.81m
9:23AM0.75m
9:45PM0.66m
10:13AM0.61m
10:32PM0.53m
10:54AM0.49m
11:12PM0.43m
11:30AM0.40m
11:47PM0.37m
12:03PM0.36m
00:20AM0.34m
12:34PM0.35m
00:53AM0.36m
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clear
clear
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heavy rain
light rain
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heavy rain
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6:16
6:13
6:11
6:09
6:07
6:07
6:05
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8:49
8:50
8:52
8:53
8:54
8:57
8:58
17
4
1
15
6
Temp °C
14
16
14
15
15
14
12
11
11
11
14
13
11
11
11
12
11
8
10
11
9
12
14
10
13
13
12
7
5
6
2
6
6
7
8
9
11
6
1
7
7
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
8
0.8
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.4
SW
7
0.5
W
13
0.6
W
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
1.3
SE
7
0.8
SE
6
0.6
SSE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.8
SW
6
0.4
SW
5
0.2
WSW
8
0.3
SW
4
Energy kJ
80
80
36
28
29
28
18
87
108
113
109
69
46
189
45
17
3
39
6
7
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
WSW
8
0.1
SW
11
0.2
W
11
0.2
ENE
4
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
1
E
7
0.6
E
6
0.4
WSW
10
0.2
E
5
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
8
Energy kJ
3
13
14
5
10
2
64
14
9
2
6
5
5
92
25
34
2
18
8
5
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
9
0.1
SW
11
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
10
0.5
W
15
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
E
5
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
13
1
5
3
5
8
2
2
110
41
34
8
5
5
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
3
0.3
NNE
3
0.3
NE
3
0.5
E
5
0.8
E
5
1.1
ENE
6
1.8
ENE
6
2.1
E
7
2.5
E
7
2.5
ESE
8
1.1
SW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.3
NNW
2
Energy kJ
3
2
2
15
33
80
222
408
635
878
37
7
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
4
4
4
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
110
0
107
107
105
59
105
13
105
105
105
105
105
0
0
443
0
298
273
115
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
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
5
4
4
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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