Red Strand (Dirk Bay) Surf Break
Lat Long: 51.55° N 8.94° W

Red Strand (Dirk Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Red Strand (Dirk Bay)

Issued: 6 am 07 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Red Strand (Dirk Bay) sea temperature is
13.9° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 7 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SSW swell with 290 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 11) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 7th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun morning, light winds from the W by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
7
1
S
7
0.4
WSW
11
1.1
SW
6
1
SW
7
0.9
WSW
7
0.8
WSW
4
0.5
SW
6
0.6
WSW
6
0.6
SW
3
1.3
SW
5
0.9
WSW
7
0.9
W
8
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
302
237
94
43
80
93
73
16
18
22
9
94
86
89
15
9
8
6
5
14
23
Wind (km/h)
40
SW
35
SW
25
W
30
W
35
WSW
35
W
30
W
30
W
20
W
25
W
30
WSW
15
WSW
30
W
25
W
20
W
10
WSW
20
WSW
5
NNW
10
E
10
SSE
10
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
off
cross
on
cross-off
High Tide
10:26AM2.68m
10:53PM2.72m
11:20AM2.65m
11:50PM2.71m
12:21PM2.67m
00:52AM2.75m
1:25PM2.75m
1:56AM2.86m
2:27PM2.90m
2:56AM3.01m
3:25PM3.10m
3:53AM3.18m
4:19PM3.29m
Low Tide
4:49PM0.89m
5:23AM0.92m
5:47PM0.91m
6:22AM0.89m
6:48PM0.87m
7:22AM0.81m
7:49PM0.77m
8:21AM0.69m
8:48PM0.63m
9:17AM0.54m
9:45PM0.46m
10:11AM0.39m
10:40PM0.30m
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:49
9:49
9:50
9:51
9:52
9:52
9:52
 mm
1
6
5
1
1
Temp °C
14
14
11
12
13
11
13
13
11
13
13
13
16
17
17
20
23
22
20
20
19
Feels °C
7
8
7
6
5
4
5
6
6
7
7
11
12
13
15
19
21
22
19
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
11
1
S
7
0.7
SSW
6
0.1
S
12
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
W
10
0.5
SW
6
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.8
SSW
6
0.6
S
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.2
WSW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
12
Energy kJ
73
94
43
3
23
21
8
18
2
3
3
48
27
15
9
8
3
1
14
13
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.5
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.3
SW
7
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
W
10
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
6
73
40
2
2
2
2
3
3
7
12
8
6
6
2
5
23
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
7
0.3
W
2
0.4
WSW
3
1.1
SW
6
1
SW
7
0.9
WSW
7
0.8
WSW
4
0.3
W
3
0.6
WSW
6
0.6
SW
3
1.3
SW
5
0.9
WSW
7
0.9
W
8
0.2
WNW
3
Energy kJ
302
237
1
3
80
93
73
16
1
22
9
94
86
89
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
3
3
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
416
433
71
71
434
71
561
477
304
467
503
103
71
103
24
103
122
24
90
90
24
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
8
9
6
5
6
6
6
9
5
9
9
7
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
4
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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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