Oysterhaven surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 09 May 2026 IST
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Oysterhaven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Oysterhaven sea temperature is
12.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oysterhaven this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Oysterhaven 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-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 Sunday (May 10) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 12th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 3°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat night, light winds from the NNW by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed morning, light winds from the W by Thu night).

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.2
S
7
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.2
SSW
9
0.2
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
9
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
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
4
7
3
3
8
7
17
37
32
79
60
102
100
50
42
42
41
40
18
17
Wind (km/h)
30
NNE
30
NNE
35
NNE
35
NNE
25
NNE
20
N
20
NNW
15
WNW
15
NW
20
NW
25
NW
30
W
35
NW
35
NW
30
NNW
35
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNW
10
WSW
30
WSW
15
WSW
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
10:58AM2.67m
11:34PM2.72m
12:05PM2.62m
00:44AM2.73m
1:18PM2.69m
1:53AM2.86m
2:23PM2.87m
2:51AM3.07m
3:17PM3.11m
3:42AM3.32m
4:06PM3.37m
4:30AM3.55m
4:53PM3.62m
Low Tide
5:33PM1.12m
6:14AM1.18m
6:42PM1.12m
7:23AM1.11m
7:49PM1.02m
8:25AM0.95m
8:48PM0.84m
9:20AM0.73m
9:41PM0.62m
10:09AM0.50m
10:30PM0.39m
10:55AM0.29m
11:17PM0.19m
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:46
5:45
5:43
5:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:08
9:10
9:12
9:14
9:15
9:16
9:19
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Temp °C
11
13
9
11
13
10
13
14
11
13
14
10
12
12
9
11
13
9
15
15
12
3
6
1
3
7
5
10
11
8
8
8
5
3
4
1
3
6
4
11
9
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.2
S
7
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
10
0.4
ENE
7
0.5
E
5
0.3
ENE
5
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
8
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
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
2
4
3
3
2
16
13
4
26
23
22
60
102
100
50
42
42
41
40
18
17
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
6
0.4
SE
7
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
SSW
9
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SSW
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.4
WSW
7
0.3
W
6
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
3
1
2
2
1
12
8
17
37
32
79
13
5
4
15
7
5
6
6
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
7
0.1
W
11
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
13
0.2
SSW
9
0.2
SSW
8
0.1
SE
9
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
S
15
0.1
W
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
7
0.1
NE
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
1
2
7
3
8
7
3
2
4
3
2
2
1
1
3
1
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.1
NE
6
0.5
N
3
0.4
NW
2
0.4
N
3
0.4
W
3
1.1
W
4
1.1
WNW
4
1.1
WNW
4
1.1
N
4
1.1
N
4
1
N
4
0.8
N
4
0.3
NNE
4
0.4
WSW
2
0.6
W
3
Energy kJ
184
237
326
321
153
72
5
1
2
2
44
47
40
45
48
37
22
4
2
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
271
460
727
519
594
282
127
390
13
595
587
594
881
975
366
320
13
13
127
127
118
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
3
1
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
6
6
5
5
6
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Information about the Oysterhaven Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Oysterhaven provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Oysterhaven can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Oysterhaven 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 (Oysterhaven) 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 Oysterhaven 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Cork? If you are looking for accommodation near Oysterhaven, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cork, consider staying in Kinsale which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Cork where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Cobh which is 22 km (14 miles) away, Cork, Youghal and Bantry.

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