Red Strand (Dirk Bay) surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 11 Mar 2026 IST
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Red Strand (Dirk Bay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Red Strand (Dirk Bay) sea temperature is
9.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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

The surf forecast for Red Strand (Dirk Bay) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Red Strand (Dirk Bay) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 15) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 15th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 15th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 12th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Strand (Dirk Bay) over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Thu morning, light winds from the W by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat night, min 7°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat night, near gales from the S by Mon night).

Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WSW
0.7
WSW
1.8
SW
3.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.1
SW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
2.1
W
0.6
SW
1.2
W
0.9
W
1.1
SW
1.7
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SW
0.7
WSW
Period(s) (?)1515689998887136444689917
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)318222255148290068430018867716914683248223523810321306842300
Wind
(km/h)
35
WNW
35
WSW
45
SW
65
SW
45
WSW
50
W
40
W
40
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
25
WNW
15
W
30
WNW
40
WNW
30
WNW
35
SW
40
SW
45
S
30
W
30
W
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:55AM
2.43
10:26PM
2.40
11:05AM
2.26
11:51PM
2.29
12:41PM
2.25
1:24AM
2.37
2:01PM
2.40
2:29AM
2.57
2:54PM
2.64
3:15AM
2.83
3:35PM
2.91
3:54AM
3.09
4:12PM
3.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:12PM
1.15
4:58AM
1.22
5:36PM
1.27
6:33AM
1.26
7:11PM
1.22
7:54AM
1.13
8:21PM
1.04
8:52AM
0.92
9:11PM
0.81
9:35AM
0.68
9:52PM
0.56
10:13AM
0.44
10:29PM
0.33
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise7:00--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50--6:48--6:46--
Sunset-6:31--6:34--6:36--6:37--6:38--6:40--6:42-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C910111296676791099891010886
Feels °C (?)0201-1-6-40-12252-11121111
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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 12 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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