Red Strand (Dirk Bay) surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 23 Apr 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
10.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 24th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Thu morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SE
7
1.1
SSW
10
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
1
SSW
11
1.4
SE
7
0.7
SW
10
0.6
SSW
9
0.5
SW
9
0.5
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
12
1.2
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
465
218
392
291
234
185
98
55
38
33
32
14
9
8
6
21
38
34
28
26
116
Wind (km/h)
35
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
30
E
15
E
10
ESE
5
SSE
5
WNW
0
NW
15
SW
15
NNE
10
ENE
10
ESE
5
NE
10
ENE
10
ESE
10
NE
20
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:20AM2.88m
10:54PM2.90m
11:31AM2.68m
00:11AM2.75m
12:52PM2.61m
1:33AM2.74m
2:10PM2.69m
2:43AM2.84m
3:12PM2.84m
3:37AM2.98m
4:01PM3.00m
4:22AM3.10m
4:42PM3.14m
Low Tide
4:48PM0.74m
5:37AM0.82m
6:10PM0.87m
7:00AM0.88m
7:32PM0.87m
8:15AM0.82m
8:42PM0.77m
9:16AM0.70m
9:38PM0.64m
10:04AM0.57m
10:24PM0.51m
10:45AM0.47m
11:03PM0.42m
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:24
6:22
6:20
6:18
6:16
6:13
6:11
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8:45
8:45
8:47
8:50
8:51
8:52
8:54
4
7
Temp °C
10
12
11
10
10
10
11
12
12
14
15
15
13
14
12
14
14
13
12
12
11
3
5
4
3
3
6
10
11
12
12
12
14
11
12
11
11
11
12
8
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
10
1.1
SSW
10
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
1
SSW
11
1.4
SE
7
0.7
SW
10
0.7
SE
6
0.5
SW
9
0.5
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
7
0.3
WSW
14
0.5
E
5
0.3
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
11
Energy kJ
179
218
392
291
234
168
98
36
38
33
32
14
9
8
6
5
38
10
28
26
24
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
10
0.7
ESE
6
0.6
SSW
9
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
SW
7
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
13
0.1
SE
5
0.3
SE
6
Energy kJ
21
21
185
34
55
13
5
4
1
2
2
2
21
6
34
1
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.5
SSE
7
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
E
5
0.4
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
21
26
12
14
3
5
2
2
1
20
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SE
7
1.8
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
6
1.9
SE
7
1.8
SE
7
0.2
E
3
0.6
E
4
0.5
E
3
0.7
ESE
4
1.2
SE
6
Energy kJ
465
324
253
405
340
1
15
6
17
116
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
98
454
254
93
93
153
5
5
93
5
5
260
24
122
265
88
24
58
37
7
58
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
4
4
4
4
6
8
5
7
5
5
9
9
5
8
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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).

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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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