Oysterhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.69° N 8.45° W

Oysterhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oysterhaven sea temperature is
16.0°C
0.6° 

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


Oysterhaven surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, SW swell with 466 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with W 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 (Sep 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) 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 0.7m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 23rd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 23rd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 19th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri night, calm by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
7
1.3
SW
7
1
SW
7
0.9
SW
7
0.7
SW
7
0.4
WSW
7
0.6
SW
6
0.5
SW
7
0.6
SW
9
0.7
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
13
0.6
W
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
SW
7
0.6
W
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
303
184
99
71
49
18
27
23
68
119
121
117
178
104
40
20
19
11
96
123
82
Wind (km/h)
25
W
25
W
15
WNW
5
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
NW
20
N
20
E
15
SE
15
S
15
SSW
5
SSW
5
E
10
ESE
10
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
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on
on
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cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:19AM2.64m
11:55PM2.47m
12:42PM2.50m
1:29AM2.43m
2:16PM2.54m
2:51AM2.56m
3:23PM2.74m
3:46AM2.79m
4:09PM2.99m
4:28AM3.05m
4:47PM3.24m
5:04AM3.30m
5:22PM3.48m
Low Tide
5:09AM1.18m
5:53PM1.29m
6:27AM1.33m
7:22PM1.36m
7:59AM1.31m
8:45PM1.25m
9:12AM1.14m
9:45PM1.04m
10:04AM0.90m
10:30PM0.80m
10:46AM0.65m
11:08PM0.56m
11:23AM0.42m
11:43PM0.35m
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Temp °C
17
17
14
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Feels °C
12
12
12
12
12
17
16
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17
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16
11
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19
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17
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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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