
Surf Forecasts:
Oysterhaven surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, WSW swell with 943 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SE 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 25th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 25th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 28th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oysterhaven over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the WSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | S 19 | S 19 | W 11 | SE 6 | WSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
8 | 8 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 54 | 23 | 26 | 100 | 267 | 526 | 277 | 247 | 233 | 943 | 493 | 251 | 189 | 81 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 12:52PM2.90m | 1:25AM2.91m | 1:54PM2.86m | 2:25AM2.87m | 2:53PM2.89m | 3:20AM2.90m | 3:46PM2.96m | 4:09AM2.96m | 4:33PM3.05m | 4:54AM3.04m | 5:16PM3.15m | 5:35AM3.13m | 5:57PM3.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:23PM0.89m | 7:56AM0.96m | 8:23PM0.95m | 8:52AM0.96m | 9:20PM0.95m | 9:45AM0.92m | 10:11PM0.90m | 10:32AM0.84m | 10:58PM0.82m | 11:16AM0.75m | 11:40PM0.73m | 11:56AM0.66m | 00:20AM0.65m | ||||||||
5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:54 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | E 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | W 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 6 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 13 | WSW 10 |
7 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 28 | 54 | 23 | 18 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 43 | 74 | 42 | 25 | 493 | 251 | 34 | 81 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 4 | — | W 10 | SW 7 | W 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 16 | W 10 | W 10 | — | SW 15 | — | W 12 | SSW 14 | S 6 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 |
8 | 8 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 20 | 44 | 22 | 26 | 8 | 7 | — | 56 | — | 11 | 81 | 16 | 35 | 44 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | ESE 4 | — | W 4 | S 19 | S 19 | SE 6 | ENE 4 | S 18 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | — | — | — |
8 | 2 | — | 1 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 78 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 3 | E 3 | E 5 | SSE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 13 | — | — | WSW 10 | WNW 3 |
— | — | — | 2 | 5 | 59 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 100 | 267 | 526 | 277 | 247 | 233 | 943 | — | — | 189 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 291 | 736 | 278 | 386 | 114 | 113 | 113 | 22 | 13 | 113 | 128 | 128 | 296 | 292 | 265 | 767 | 458 | 34 | 113 | 264 | 265 |
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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.









