Oysterhaven surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 17 May 2026 IST
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Oysterhaven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Oysterhaven sea temperature is
11.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 7AM. 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 (May 22) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 23rd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 23rd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Fri night).

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
12
1.4
WSW
5
1.1
WSW
7
0.8
SW
6
0.8
SSW
6
1.6
SSW
6
1.8
SW
7
2.2
SW
8
3
SW
8
2.4
SW
13
2
SW
12
1.9
SW
7
1.6
SW
9
1.7
SW
10
1.6
SW
10
1.4
SW
11
1.4
SW
10
1.2
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.6
SW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
289
91
99
43
40
176
321
531
1165
1892
1088
362
433
557
530
467
385
286
216
109
61
Wind (km/h)
25
W
30
W
20
W
15
SE
25
SSE
20
SW
35
WSW
35
SW
40
WSW
30
SW
30
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
10
W
10
NNW
15
SSW
10
NNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-off
High Tide
6:24PM3.93m
6:48AM3.85m
7:11PM3.94m
7:35AM3.78m
8:00PM3.85m
8:24AM3.62m
8:51PM3.69m
9:16AM3.41m
9:47PM3.47m
10:13AM3.19m
10:48PM3.25m
11:17AM3.00m
11:56PM3.08m
Low Tide
12:26PM0.05m
00:52AM0.01m
1:13PM0.04m
1:41AM0.06m
2:02PM0.12m
2:33AM0.19m
2:53PM0.25m
3:28AM0.38m
3:49PM0.43m
4:27AM0.58m
4:51PM0.61m
5:32AM0.76m
5:57PM0.75m
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:39
5:37
5:35
5:35
5:33
5:31
5:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:22
9:22
9:24
9:25
9:27
9:29
9:30
1
2
7
6
2
3
1
2
1
Temp °C
10
10
8
11
11
12
13
13
13
14
14
13
14
13
13
15
15
14
18
18
18
4
3
2
7
5
6
7
6
5
9
9
8
11
10
10
13
13
13
17
17
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.8
SW
6
0.2
W
10
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
1.7
SW
10
1.6
SW
10
1.4
SW
11
1.4
SW
10
1.2
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.6
SW
9
Energy kJ
6
6
38
43
8
15
13
12
29
27
25
25
23
557
530
467
385
286
216
109
61
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
12
0.3
W
10
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
17
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.7
SE
5
0.8
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
WSW
9
Energy kJ
5
6
6
18
4
4
3
12
12
3
3
3
21
41
30
36
15
49
51
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
19
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SE
6
0.2
SSE
5
0.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
6
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
7
12
40
48
25
8
3
41
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
12
1.4
WSW
5
1.1
WSW
7
0.8
SSW
6
1.6
SSW
6
1.8
SW
7
2.2
SW
8
3
SW
8
2.4
SW
13
2
SW
12
1.9
SW
7
1.6
SW
9
1.1
SSE
5
0.6
S
6
0.6
SW
9
Energy kJ
289
91
99
40
176
321
531
1165
1892
1088
362
433
71
23
62
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
2
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
409
386
118
113
113
408
293
399
412
409
343
113
113
128
113
113
34
34
0
34
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
6
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
5
6
5
5
9
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
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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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