Oysterhaven surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 14 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
10.3° 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 Saturday (Apr 18) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 18th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 18th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 16th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue morning, strong winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu night, light winds from the WNW by Fri night).

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSE
0.9
SW
1.5
S
2.5
SSW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.4
SW
1.2
WSW
2.3
SW
2
SW
1.9
SW
1.4
WSW
1
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.6
W
0.7
W
Period(s) (?)57771181414131211111110101010991413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)777921263915628895387360920633871171897806417208109525032148163
Wind
(km/h)
30
SE
15
SSW
25
S
40
S
30
SW
40
SSW
35
SW
25
SW
20
SSW
30
S
25
SSW
30
SW
15
W
20
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
15
NNE
10
SSE
5
WNW
5
NE
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
offcrosscrossoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
Sunrise-6:41--6:39--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:30--6:28-
Sunset--8:28--8:29--8:30--8:32--8:35--8:36--8:37
light rain
cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
4--821--24-----------
Temp. °C1112111111111011101111119111110101191111
Feels °C (?)786552255564577678688
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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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