Oysterhaven surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 24 Apr 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
10.9° 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 Saturday (Apr 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oysterhaven in the next 16 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 25th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 25th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 25th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
11
1.5
SW
11
1.3
SW
10
1.1
SW
9
0.8
SW
9
0.8
SW
8
0.8
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.4
WSW
14
0.5
W
13
0.6
W
12
0.6
W
12
0.5
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.5
SE
9
0.3
WNW
14
1.5
SE
8
1.3
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
572
524
322
196
112
80
80
36
28
50
28
66
87
108
103
74
40
41
39
277
176
Wind (km/h)
30
E
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
SSW
5
W
5
NW
10
WSW
15
NNW
15
N
10
SE
10
N
15
NE
15
E
15
NE
25
ENE
25
E
25
NE
30
NE
20
NE
5
NNW
10
WNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
00:15AM2.96m
12:54PM2.78m
1:39AM2.93m
2:15PM2.84m
2:50AM3.03m
3:18PM3.00m
3:46AM3.18m
4:08PM3.18m
4:30AM3.32m
4:50PM3.34m
5:09AM3.43m
5:27PM3.47m
5:45AM3.50m
Low Tide
6:16PM0.91m
7:07AM0.97m
7:37PM0.93m
8:23AM0.92m
8:50PM0.83m
9:27AM0.79m
9:48PM0.69m
10:17AM0.64m
10:36PM0.55m
10:59AM0.51m
11:16PM0.44m
11:35AM0.42m
11:52PM0.37m
12:08PM0.37m
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light rain
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:18
6:15
6:13
6:11
6:09
6:07
6:05
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8:45
8:45
8:47
8:50
8:51
8:52
8:54
8:55
2
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
11
11
13
14
13
14
15
14
15
16
15
13
13
13
11
12
12
8
11
10
12
5
7
12
13
12
13
14
11
13
14
13
9
10
10
6
7
7
2
8
7
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
11
1.5
SW
11
1.3
SW
10
1.1
SW
9
0.8
SW
9
0.8
SW
8
0.8
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.4
SW
7
0.5
W
13
0.6
W
12
0.6
W
12
0.5
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.5
SE
9
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
Energy kJ
572
524
322
196
112
80
80
36
28
50
28
18
87
108
103
74
40
41
20
19
19
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
SSW
12
0.3
WSW
8
0.1
SW
11
0.1
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.2
W
17
0.1
W
16
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WNW
14
0.3
WNW
13
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
147
43
20
9
5
13
14
4
3
8
66
14
8
2
23
5
38
39
35
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
5
0.3
E
4
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
9
0.1
SW
11
0.2
W
16
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
16
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
17
4
14
14
13
1
5
3
4
20
2
2
5
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ESE
7
0.3
N
2
0.3
NNE
3
0.2
E
4
0.4
ENE
3
0.8
E
5
0.6
E
4
0.8
E
4
1.2
ESE
5
1.5
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
6
1.9
SE
7
1.5
SE
8
1.3
SE
7
Energy kJ
306
1
2
1
4
33
10
22
81
284
196
362
277
176
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
113
149
0
0
94
0
13
117
13
13
114
13
113
113
0
71
113
22
13
96
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
6
7
9
5
6
5
5
9
7
7
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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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