Red Strand (Dirk Bay) Surf Break

Red Strand (Dirk Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.55° N 8.94° W

Issued: 6 pm 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Red Strand (Dirk Bay) sea temperature is
13.8° C

Normal for this time of year

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 9 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SW swell with 253 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 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) 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 0.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 16th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
4
0.6
SW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.7
WSW
3
0.8
SW
4
1.3
SW
7
1.1
SW
7
1
SW
6
0.9
SW
6
0.8
SW
5
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSE
6
1.5
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
S
6
0.6
SW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
20
29
12
8
19
147
109
72
52
32
12
12
11
23
87
187
125
67
44
30
87
Wind (km/h)
35
W
25
W
30
W
30
WSW
30
SSW
35
WSW
35
WSW
35
WSW
30
W
25
W
15
WSW
10
SW
10
S
10
E
20
ESE
20
SE
15
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
20
SW
25
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
00:52AM2.75m
1:25PM2.75m
1:56AM2.86m
2:27PM2.90m
2:56AM3.01m
3:25PM3.10m
3:53AM3.18m
4:19PM3.29m
4:46AM3.34m
5:12PM3.46m
5:38AM3.45m
6:03PM3.58m
6:28AM3.50m
Low Tide
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
11:04AM0.25m
11:33PM0.17m
11:56AM0.15m
00:26AM0.10m
12:47PM0.11m
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:16
5:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:50
9:51
9:52
9:52
9:52
9:53
9:53
9:54
 mm
5
Temp °C
13
11
13
13
13
14
14
14
15
16
17
17
17
16
16
16
14
15
15
15
14
Feels °C
6
6
6
7
7
8
9
9
10
13
17
17
16
16
13
13
12
14
13
13
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
W
10
0.4
SW
6
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
WSW
11
0.4
SW
5
0.3
SW
6
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
ESE
5
Energy kJ
10
8
12
3
3
3
3
2
8
12
9
7
11
8
21
20
125
67
44
11
5
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
17
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SE
5
Energy kJ
2
3
2
2
7
7
2
6
12
12
5
23
2
2
18
17
17
17
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
4
2
3
6
2
6
5
2
2
2
2
2
2
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
4
0.6
SW
6
0.5
W
3
0.7
WSW
3
0.8
SW
4
1.3
SW
7
1.1
SW
7
1
SW
6
0.9
SW
6
0.8
SW
5
0.2
SSW
6
0.4
SE
3
1.2
SSE
6
1.5
SSE
7
0.7
S
6
0.6
SW
10
Energy kJ
20
29
4
8
19
147
109
72
52
32
4
3
87
187
30
87
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
585
304
439
488
113
420
103
103
103
103
71
58
90
93
111
111
93
93
109
113
303
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
6
6
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
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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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