Oysterhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.69° N 8.45° W

Oysterhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oysterhaven sea temperature is
16.0°C
0.5° 

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


Oysterhaven surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, SW swell with 447 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 23rd Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 23rd Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
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 afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WSW
8
1.5
WSW
7
1.1
WSW
8
1.6
WSW
5
2
WSW
7
2.1
SW
7
1.6
SW
7
1.3
SW
7
1
SW
7
0.7
SW
7
0.6
SW
7
0.7
SW
7
0.6
SW
7
0.5
SW
6
0.4
WSW
9
0.5
W
10
0.8
WSW
11
0.5
W
16
0.5
W
13
0.5
W
13
0.4
WSW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
257
187
151
149
332
391
281
158
91
49
37
47
27
19
30
54
133
126
92
85
46
Wind (km/h)
25
W
30
WNW
15
W
35
SW
40
WSW
40
SW
25
W
25
W
10
W
5
WSW
15
SSW
20
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
WSW
15
NNW
20
NNE
15
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Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
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
3:23PM2.74m
3:46AM2.79m
4:09PM2.99m
Low Tide
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
9:12AM1.14m
9:45PM1.04m
10:04AM0.90m
10:30PM0.80m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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16
12
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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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