
Surf Forecasts:
Oysterhaven surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SW swell with 273 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with WSW swell.
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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oysterhaven over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue night, light winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | W 4 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 4 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | W 6 | SW 11 | SE 3 | WSW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 26 | 273 | 246 | 61 | 18 | 21 | 29 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 90 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:17AM3.26m | 10:44PM3.21m | 11:09AM3.11m | 11:41PM3.05m | 12:14PM2.99m | 00:52AM2.93m | 1:31PM2.96m | 2:12AM2.94m | 2:50PM3.06m | 3:26AM3.08m | 3:59PM3.28m | 4:29AM3.30m | 4:58PM3.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:19AM0.63m | 4:41PM0.65m | 5:09AM0.77m | 5:37PM0.79m | 6:11AM0.89m | 6:48PM0.90m | 7:27AM0.95m | 8:11PM0.90m | 8:49AM0.87m | 9:31PM0.76m | 10:01AM0.67m | 10:37PM0.55m | 11:02AM0.42m | 11:33PM0.32m | |||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SW 11 | W 6 | SW 6 | SW 4 | WSW 10 |
16 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 61 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 90 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 6 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 8 | NW 10 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 15 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 6 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 12 |
17 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 11 | WSW 5 | W 10 | S 16 | SW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | SSW 11 | W 8 | W 8 | SE 5 | S 15 | W 6 | — | SW 11 | — | W 10 | — |
2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 5 | — | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 7 | SW 7 | NNW 3 | — | SW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 | — | SE 3 | SE 5 |
14 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 4 | — | 2 | 26 | 273 | 246 | 1 | — | 21 | 29 | 7 | 15 | 2 | — | 6 | 22 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 458 | 458 | 493 | 287 | 144 | 128 | 120 | 118 | 123 | 128 | 113 | 13 | 118 | 310 | 118 | 145 | 268 | 123 | 123 | 128 | 0 |
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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.











