Oysterhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.69° N 8.45° W

Oysterhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oysterhaven sea temperature is
18.9° C
2.3° 

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


Oysterhaven surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, W swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oysterhaven in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 19th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the W by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
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0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
19
0.7
WSW
4
0.7
WSW
4
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
1
WSW
4
0.3
SSW
17
0.9
WSW
4
0.3
SSW
17
1.2
W
5
1.6
WSW
6
1.4
W
5
0.8
WSW
8
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
14
14
30
31
39
55
30
58
64
167
82
75
82
39
35
50
50
85
85
85
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
30
WSW
10
NW
5
NW
25
SW
20
W
10
WNW
30
W
20
W
30
W
35
W
30
WNW
35
NW
30
NW
20
NNW
15
NNW
10
NW
15
N
20
NNE
5
NE
15
N
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
8:40PM3.73m
8:57AM3.60m
9:19PM3.50m
9:37AM3.38m
10:00PM3.23m
10:20AM3.13m
10:44PM2.96m
11:08AM2.88m
11:36PM2.71m
12:08PM2.67m
00:45AM2.54m
1:27PM2.56m
2:09AM2.51m
Low Tide
2:43PM0.10m
3:04AM0.29m
3:22PM0.30m
3:42AM0.49m
4:01PM0.55m
4:20AM0.72m
4:43PM0.81m
5:04AM0.96m
5:33PM1.05m
5:58AM1.16m
6:38PM1.23m
7:12AM1.28m
8:00PM1.29m
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6:28
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8:54
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Temp °C
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19
18
19
23
19
19
21
16
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18
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18
15
Feels °C
15
16
18
18
20
18
16
16
13
11
11
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9
13
15
11
12
15
9
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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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