Garrettstown surf break

Garrettstown surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 24 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
10.9° 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 Saturday (Apr 25) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Garrettstown in the next 16 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 25th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 25th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 24th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Thu night, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
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
1
0
2
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.5
SW
11
1.3
SW
10
1.1
SW
9
0.8
SW
9
0.8
SW
8
0.7
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.3
WSW
14
0.5
W
13
0.7
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
10
1
SE
5
0.8
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
645
572
524
322
196
95
80
66
36
28
28
28
38
90
170
147
102
68
59
48
40
Wind (km/h)
30
E
30
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
SE
0
NW
5
NE
5
SSE
10
NE
15
E
15
E
10
NE
20
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
15
E
15
ESE
10
ENE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:31AM2.81m
00:13AM2.89m
12:53PM2.72m
1:36AM2.87m
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
Low Tide
5:43AM0.85m
6:14PM0.89m
7:05AM0.93m
7:36PM0.90m
8:21AM0.88m
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
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:20
6:18
6:16
6:13
6:11
6:09
6:07
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8:45
8:46
8:49
8:50
8:52
8:53
8:54
1
Temp °C
11
11
10
12
13
12
14
14
13
13
14
13
14
13
11
12
12
11
12
12
11
4
5
7
10
12
12
13
13
12
10
11
10
10
9
8
9
8
8
7
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.5
SW
11
1.3
SW
10
1.1
SW
9
0.8
SW
9
0.8
SW
8
0.7
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
0.7
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.8
SE
6
Energy kJ
645
572
524
322
196
95
80
66
36
28
28
28
14
90
170
147
102
68
59
40
40
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SE
7
0.8
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.2
SSE
5
0.3
WSW
8
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.3
WSW
14
0.4
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.4
WSW
10
Energy kJ
140
45
20
13
5
3
14
2
3
8
38
14
8
2
2
5
5
38
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
4
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
11
0.1
W
12
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SE
6
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.4
ENE
5
Energy kJ
3
14
14
13
13
5
3
4
1
2
3
2
2
2
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SE
7
1.7
ESE
7
0.3
NE
2
0.3
ENE
3
0.3
ENE
2
0.8
E
4
0.7
E
4
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
4
0.8
ESE
5
0.7
SE
4
1
SE
5
0.4
E
5
Energy kJ
362
294
1
1
1
23
17
68
59
25
28
16
48
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
2
1
3
3
Distance (km)
105
105
150
13
13
13
0
0
110
0
107
137
0
59
105
0
105
105
0
105
105
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
5
8
9
8
8
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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