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Oysterhaven surfForecast / Cork / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 24 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oysterhaven this week:
The surf forecast for Oysterhaven 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. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Oysterhaven in the next 16 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 24th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 24th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 31st May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oysterhaven over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SE 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | |
43 | 88 | 64 | 45 | 22 | 27 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 31 | 61 | 62 | 51 | 102 | 104 | 130 | 138 | 147 | 131 | 203 | 222 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 12:28PM2.89m | 1:07AM3.00m | 1:38PM2.88m | 2:13AM3.00m | 2:41PM2.95m | 3:09AM3.05m | 3:33PM3.06m | 3:56AM3.13m | 4:18PM3.17m | 4:38AM3.20m | 4:59PM3.27m | 5:17AM3.26m | 5:37PM3.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:06PM0.83m | 7:46AM0.89m | 8:11PM0.83m | 8:46AM0.85m | 9:10PM0.79m | 9:38AM0.78m | 10:00PM0.73m | 10:23AM0.70m | 10:43PM0.67m | 11:02AM0.63m | 11:23PM0.61m | 11:39AM0.57m | 00:00AM0.56m | ||||||||
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 | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:38 |
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Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SE 5 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SE 5 | SSW 18 | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 |
 kJ | 38 | 88 | 64 | 45 | 22 | 9 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 6 | 61 | 62 | 23 | 17 | 104 | 130 | 115 | 138 | 119 | 203 | 222 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 13 | W 12 | SW 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | WSW 10 | W 10 | E 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 4 | WSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 43 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 37 | 16 | 20 | 8 | 21 | 51 | 102 | 3 | 36 | 138 | 147 | 131 | 125 | 130 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | — | W 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 12 | S 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | ENE 5 | SW 12 | ESE 4 | SW 4 | SW 9 | SE 4 | WSW 13 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 40 | — | 37 | 17 | 17 | 27 | 9 | 15 | 37 | 31 | 6 | 30 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 2 | 34 | 6 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 3 | SE 4 | — | E 3 | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | WSW 3 | SW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 8 | 23 | 37 | 39 | 51 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 120 | 120 | 0 | 13 | 114 | 13 | 113 | 113 | 40 | 113 | 113 | 22 | 226 | 259 | 114 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 34 |
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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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