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Lat Long: 51.55° N 8.94° W

Red Strand (Dirk Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Red Strand (Dirk Bay) sea temperature is
14.8°C
1.3° 

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 19 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, W swell with 2,059 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 1AM. 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 5s 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 1AM (Thu 22nd Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon night, near gales from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Fri morning). Mainly gales.

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
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1
0
0
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0
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0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
1
SE
6
1.6
SSE
5
2
W
5
0.5
W
13
0.9
WSW
4
2.5
W
12
1
SW
8
0.9
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
8
1.1
SSW
9
1
SW
9
0.9
SW
9
0.9
SW
8
1.4
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
8
2.1
SW
9
1.2
W
11
1.1
SSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
12
13
60
156
206
84
28
2059
135
120
78
207
162
112
95
140
314
763
357
157
Wind (km/h)
15
N
20
NNE
15
S
30
S
45
SSE
50
WNW
45
WNW
35
W
25
W
15
SSW
40
SSE
60
WNW
50
WNW
50
WNW
20
WNW
30
SSW
40
W
45
WSW
45
WNW
45
WNW
25
W
Wind State
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cross-off
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
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on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
11:53AM2.36m
00:35AM2.29m
1:17PM2.39m
1:55AM2.40m
2:25PM2.55m
2:53AM2.60m
3:15PM2.77m
3:38AM2.85m
3:57PM3.01m
4:17AM3.09m
4:36PM3.23m
4:55AM3.32m
5:14PM3.42m
Low Tide
6:37PM1.22m
7:10AM1.18m
7:52PM1.12m
8:18AM1.05m
8:50PM0.94m
9:10AM0.85m
9:35PM0.72m
9:53AM0.63m
10:15PM0.50m
10:33AM0.41m
10:53PM0.31m
11:11AM0.23m
11:30PM0.16m
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9
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Temp °C
10
9
12
12
12
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11
12
11
13
13
10
11
11
12
13
15
16
12
12
12
Feels °C
5
4
9
5
4
-1
2
5
5
8
6
-3
1
0
6
6
9
9
2
2
7
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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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