Oysterhaven surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 28 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
13.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Oysterhaven surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, WSW swell with 1,752 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oysterhaven this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Oysterhaven in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 4th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
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
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
16
0.9
WSW
10
0.6
SSW
15
1.2
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.4
SW
10
1.6
SW
10
2.5
WSW
8
1.3
WSW
9
1.4
WSW
9
1.7
SW
13
1.9
SW
12
2
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
66
102
103
130
138
168
148
380
807
583
628
389
408
459
807
238
300
976
913
1082
1752
Wind (km/h)
20
S
25
SSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
10
SW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
SSW
30
SW
30
WSW
20
WNW
20
WNW
25
WSW
30
SW
35
WSW
40
WSW
35
WSW
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:18PM3.17m
4:38AM3.20m
4:59PM3.27m
5:17AM3.26m
5:37PM3.34m
5:55AM3.30m
6:14PM3.39m
6:31AM3.31m
6:51PM3.39m
7:08AM3.29m
7:28PM3.36m
7:44AM3.23m
8:05PM3.29m
Low Tide
10:23AM0.70m
10:43PM0.67m
11:02AM0.63m
11:23PM0.61m
11:39AM0.57m
00:00AM0.56m
12:14PM0.53m
00:36AM0.55m
12:50PM0.52m
1:13AM0.56m
1:27PM0.54m
1:50AM0.61m
2:05PM0.59m
2:29AM0.69m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
rain showers
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:22
5:20
5:20
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:37
9:37
9:38
9:39
9:40
9:43
9:44
6
7
1
3
1
Temp °C
13
15
13
15
15
13
15
15
13
16
16
14
15
16
14
16
17
14
14
13
12
10
11
9
11
11
11
11
12
10
12
11
11
11
12
11
13
13
9
8
4
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.7
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.5
SSW
15
1.2
WSW
12
0.6
SSW
15
1.5
WSW
11
0.5
SSW
14
1.3
WSW
11
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
1.7
WSW
8
1.3
WSW
9
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
1.7
WSW
11
Energy kJ
66
102
103
130
103
168
130
380
150
583
120
389
81
81
356
238
34
34
25
25
726
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
5
0.2
E
4
0.1
SW
15
0.4
WSW
12
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
WSW
13
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
19
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
4
1
8
56
138
147
58
125
148
158
81
7
7
35
34
30
26
16
6
23
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.1
SW
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.6
SSW
15
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
6
6
3
5
5
5
148
7
7
31
22
26
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
4
0.9
SSW
4
1.2
SW
5
0.9
SW
7
0.8
SW
7
0.9
SW
9
1.2
SW
5
1.7
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
11
1.4
SW
10
1.6
SW
10
2.5
WSW
8
1.4
WSW
9
1.7
SW
13
1.9
SW
12
2
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
11
Energy kJ
15
25
83
73
67
138
76
807
628
408
459
807
300
976
913
1082
1752
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
2
1
3
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
4
Distance (km)
128
266
266
127
268
34
113
128
34
34
144
123
128
127
118
93
127
265
271
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Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
6
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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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