Oysterhaven surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 15 Mar 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
9.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Mar 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 3PM. 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 7s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 22) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 18th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 18th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 17th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the SE by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
WSW
1.9
WSW
0.9
W
0.9
W
2.4
SW
2.5
SW
3
WSW
4
WSW
2.1
SW
1.8
WSW
1.3
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
1.2
SE
1.3
SE
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.4
SW
0.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)682018781312111614131312879991010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)155452630498573824314544171167152768719595521691674459402675
Wind
(km/h)
30
W
40
W
30
W
35
SW
40
SW
35
SSW
40
SSW
30
S
15
SSE
25
E
25
E
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
E
20
ENE
25
E
25
E
15
NE
25
ENE
30
E
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:01PM
2.81
3:25AM
3.01
3:44PM
3.09
4:04AM
3.30
4:21PM
3.36
4:41AM
3.57
4:57PM
3.61
5:16AM
3.79
5:33PM
3.80
5:53AM
3.92
6:10PM
3.92
6:30AM
3.96
6:49PM
3.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:02AM
1.03
9:23PM
0.88
9:48AM
0.76
10:05PM
0.60
10:28AM
0.50
10:43PM
0.34
11:04AM
0.27
11:20PM
0.13
11:40AM
0.09
11:56PM
-0.01
12:16PM
0.00
12:33AM
-0.06
12:53PM
0.01
1:12AM
-0.01
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise6:48--6:46--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:37--6:35--
Sunset-6:37--6:38--6:39--6:42--6:44--6:45--6:46-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---1-----------------
Temp. °C10991010101111111111101010101098886
Feels °C (?)402224348665335533010
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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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