
Surf Forecasts:
Oysterhaven surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, SW swell with 237 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with SW 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Oysterhaven in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4AM. 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+) | 1AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oysterhaven over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 9 | SW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
148 | 216 | 227 | 112 | 180 | 175 | 188 | 155 | 123 | 93 | 138 | 184 | 184 | 172 | 144 | 116 | 84 | 55 | 42 | 70 | 138 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:24AM3.62m | 8:43PM3.47m | 9:00AM3.41m | 9:20PM3.21m | 9:39AM3.15m | 10:00PM2.93m | 10:23AM2.88m | 10:48PM2.67m | 11:19AM2.64m | 11:55PM2.47m | 12:42PM2.50m | 1:29AM2.43m | 2:16PM2.54m | 2:51AM2.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:45PM0.34m | 2:59AM0.49m | 3:20PM0.58m | 3:34AM0.72m | 3:59PM0.84m | 4:15AM0.96m | 4:46PM1.09m | 5:09AM1.18m | 5:53PM1.29m | 6:27AM1.33m | 7:22PM1.36m | 7:59AM1.31m | 8:45PM1.25m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | S 11 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 10 | SSW 14 | SW 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
17 | 5 | 227 | 112 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 25 | 25 | 8 | 20 | 116 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | S 15 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 16 | S 18 | SW 18 | S 18 | SW 12 | W 10 | SSW 15 | W 13 | SSW 14 | SW 11 | W 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 7 |
5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 3 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 18 | — | — | — | — | S 19 | S 18 | SW 12 | S 15 | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 11 | SW 11 | W 15 | — | W 15 | S 10 | — |
— | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | — | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 | — | 4 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | NW 4 | NW 3 | WSW 10 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 9 | SW 10 |
148 | 216 | 16 | 2 | 180 | 175 | 188 | 155 | 123 | 93 | 138 | 184 | 184 | 172 | 144 | — | 84 | 55 | 42 | 70 | 138 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 458 | 458 | 259 | 118 | 409 | 595 | 595 | 458 | 244 | 118 | 287 | 118 | 118 | 118 | 0 | 34 | 118 | 118 | 118 | 120 | 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.










