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Lat Long: 51.55° N 8.94° W

Red Strand (Dirk Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Red Strand (Dirk Bay) sea temperature is
15.1°C
1.4° 

Red Strand (Dirk Bay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Red Strand (Dirk Bay) surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SW swell with 1,895 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Red Strand (Dirk Bay) this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Red Strand (Dirk Bay) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 22nd Oct)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Strand (Dirk Bay) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon morning, near gales from the WNW by Tue night).

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
SE
7
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
W
11
0.8
S
4
1.4
S
5
0.6
S
6
0.3
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
13
0.6
SW
7
1.6
SW
7
2.5
SSW
9
1.9
SSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
56
94
51
24
12
11
2
3
2
13
12
3
20
109
26
29
34
37
244
1033
626
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
25
NNW
15
N
15
NNE
15
E
15
N
10
NNE
0
SW
15
NNE
10
N
10
ENE
20
SSE
30
S
35
S
55
WNW
30
WNW
25
W
30
WSW
25
WSW
25
W
25
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
glassy
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
9:21PM2.69m
9:45AM2.67m
10:09PM2.48m
10:40AM2.47m
11:12PM2.33m
11:53AM2.36m
00:35AM2.29m
1:17PM2.39m
1:55AM2.40m
2:25PM2.55m
2:53AM2.60m
3:15PM2.77m
3:38AM2.85m
Low Tide
3:13PM0.82m
3:29AM0.91m
4:03PM1.03m
4:26AM1.10m
5:12PM1.18m
5:45AM1.21m
6:37PM1.22m
7:10AM1.18m
7:52PM1.12m
8:18AM1.05m
8:50PM0.94m
9:10AM0.85m
9:35PM0.72m
clear
clear
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clear
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clear
clear
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clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
light rain
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6:38
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6:37
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6:35
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6:32
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6:30
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6:28
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 mm
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2
11
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1
3
3
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3
Temp °C
13
13
11
9
10
10
10
11
10
10
12
12
13
13
11
11
11
12
13
13
12
Feels °C
7
7
8
5
6
8
8
10
6
7
8
8
7
6
7
4
5
6
8
8
6
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Information about the Red Strand (Dirk Bay) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Red Strand (Dirk Bay) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Red Strand (Dirk Bay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Red Strand (Dirk Bay) 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 (Red Strand (Dirk Bay)) 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 Red Strand (Dirk Bay) 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 Red Strand (Dirk Bay), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cork, consider staying in Kinsale which is 34 km (21 miles) away. Other places in and around Cork where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bantry which is 39 km (24 miles) away, Cork, Cobh and Youghal.

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