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Lat Long: 51.69° N 8.45° W

Oysterhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oysterhaven sea temperature is
14.9°C
1.5° 

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


Oysterhaven surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 10,287 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s 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 Thursday (Oct 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oysterhaven in the next 16 days are 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 22nd Oct)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 22nd Oct)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 27th Oct)18ft (5.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, gales from the NNW by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, near gales from the SSW by Mon night).

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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WSW
6
2.3
WSW
9
1.6
SW
9
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SSW
8
3
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10
2
W
12
2.1
W
12
1.7
WSW
9
3.5
SW
8
5
SW
10
3.5
SW
11
2.5
WSW
12
2.3
WSW
11
1.6
SW
9
3.5
SW
8
4
SW
10
5
SW
11
5.5
SW
13
4.5
SW
13
3.5
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
237
827
427
133
2091
1194
1215
465
1807
5397
3573
1728
1314
371
1869
2723
5614
10026
7123
5082
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
25
W
5
SW
40
ESE
70
NNW
40
WNW
35
WNW
20
WSW
45
SSW
50
WSW
45
W
30
WNW
25
W
30
SSW
45
SW
45
SW
45
SW
40
WSW
35
W
40
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Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
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on
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cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
3:01AM2.77m
3:25PM2.97m
3:46AM3.02m
4:07PM3.23m
4:26AM3.29m
4:45PM3.48m
5:04AM3.54m
5:23PM3.68m
5:42AM3.75m
6:02PM3.82m
6:21AM3.88m
6:42PM3.87m
Low Tide
8:59PM1.05m
9:20AM0.92m
9:47PM0.81m
10:05AM0.68m
10:29PM0.56m
10:46AM0.44m
11:08PM0.34m
11:25AM0.23m
11:46PM0.16m
12:04PM0.09m
00:24AM0.06m
12:45PM0.02m
1:04AM0.05m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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