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Lat Long: 51.69° N 8.45° W

Oysterhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oysterhaven sea temperature is
15.0°C
1.4° 

Oysterhaven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Oysterhaven surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 3,961 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oysterhaven this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Oysterhaven in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 24th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Mainly gales.

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
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Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
W
18
0.3
W
15
0.4
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
1.6
S
5
2.1
W
12
1.5
WSW
8
1.8
WSW
6
1.8
SW
8
1.8
SW
8
2
SW
9
2.1
SW
9
3.5
SW
10
3
WSW
10
3.5
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
95
68
35
20
20
25
39
40
64
38
146
1249
244
262
428
448
609
794
2011
1833
3961
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
15
E
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
ENE
10
NNE
10
N
15
NNE
10
SSW
30
S
45
S
20
WNW
15
W
25
WSW
15
WSW
45
SSW
35
W
25
W
20
WSW
45
W
50
W
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:12PM2.71m
10:43AM2.69m
11:13PM2.52m
11:56AM2.55m
00:37AM2.46m
1:24PM2.57m
2:00AM2.56m
2:35PM2.73m
3:01AM2.77m
3:25PM2.97m
3:46AM3.02m
4:07PM3.23m
Low Tide
4:14PM1.08m
4:36AM1.13m
5:18PM1.25m
5:49AM1.27m
6:39PM1.32m
7:13AM1.27m
7:58PM1.24m
8:25AM1.13m
8:59PM1.05m
9:20AM0.92m
9:47PM0.81m
10:05AM0.68m
10:29PM0.56m
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6:31
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6:28
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6:23
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11
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1
11
2
1
2
1
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Temp °C
10
10
10
10
12
10
11
9
11
13
12
9
11
11
12
15
14
10
9
10
10
Feels °C
6
6
8
8
10
8
7
5
6
6
4
1
5
5
7
3
7
3
4
0
3
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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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