
Surf Forecasts:
Oysterhaven surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 5,880 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oysterhaven this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Oysterhaven in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oysterhaven over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the W by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Mon night, moderate winds from the WNW by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
397 | 261 | 157 | 176 | 86 | 74 | 309 | 1080 | 550 | 458 | 1246 | 1150 | 904 | 745 | 526 | 1135 | 5880 | 1158 | 936 | 475 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:12PM3.65m | 5:30AM3.66m | 5:50PM3.75m | 6:08AM3.76m | 6:27PM3.77m | 6:44AM3.77m | 7:02PM3.70m | 7:19AM3.71m | 7:37PM3.58m | 7:54AM3.58m | 8:11PM3.39m | 8:30AM3.38m | 8:47PM3.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:40PM0.21m | 11:57AM0.13m | 00:16AM0.15m | 12:33PM0.10m | 00:49AM0.15m | 1:06PM0.15m | 1:21AM0.22m | 1:39PM0.26m | 1:53AM0.35m | 2:13PM0.43m | 2:25AM0.52m | 2:47PM0.63m | 3:01AM0.72m | |||||||
— | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | |
6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | S 12 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 11 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | — | — | SSW 9 | W 16 | — | W 14 | SW 9 | WSW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 12 |
3 | 261 | 157 | 3 | 86 | 8 | 2 | 1080 | 550 | 458 | — | — | 469 | 21 | — | 97 | 1358 | 1158 | 14 | 475 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 12 | S 12 | W 16 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | S 7 | — | — | — | W 18 | S 16 | — | — | — | SSW 12 | — | S 11 |
— | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 142 | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | 14 | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 16 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 |
— | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 10 | — | S 5 | SSW 6 | — | — | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 13 | — | WSW 12 | — |
397 | 25 | 13 | 176 | — | 74 | 309 | — | — | 223 | 1246 | 1150 | 904 | 745 | 526 | 1135 | 5880 | — | 936 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 529 | 458 | 458 | 440 | 113 | 127 | 113 | 128 | 113 | 113 | 458 | 390 | 118 | 265 | 265 | 440 | 261 | 683 | 478 | 34 |
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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.










