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Lat Long: 51.55° N 8.94° W

Red Strand (Dirk Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Red Strand (Dirk Bay) sea temperature is
15.5°C
1.5° 

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 10 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, W swell with 2,672 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 14th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the NW by Thu night).

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
SW
7
0.3
SW
6
0.9
S
4
1.5
S
6
1.3
S
7
1.8
SW
11
2
SSW
7
1.4
S
8
1.8
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
9
1.1
SW
10
1.5
SSW
6
1.9
SSW
6
2.3
SSW
7
1.7
S
8
0.6
WSW
13
0.5
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
20
11
6
27
154
159
771
360
221
316
327
211
136
280
572
365
131
83
55
43
31
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
25
W
10
SW
30
SSE
35
S
15
WSW
15
S
40
SSW
40
SSW
35
WSW
30
W
15
SW
40
SSW
45
SSW
45
SSW
20
NW
30
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
NNW
10
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
5:42PM3.49m
6:00AM3.51m
6:19PM3.50m
6:36AM3.51m
6:54PM3.43m
7:11AM3.43m
7:29PM3.30m
7:47AM3.29m
8:05PM3.12m
8:23AM3.11m
8:41PM2.91m
9:01AM2.89m
9:21PM2.69m
Low Tide
11:42AM0.15m
00:00AM0.15m
12:17PM0.13m
00:33AM0.16m
12:51PM0.17m
1:05AM0.23m
1:24PM0.27m
1:36AM0.35m
1:57PM0.43m
2:10AM0.52m
2:32PM0.62m
2:46AM0.71m
3:13PM0.82m
3:29AM0.91m
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7:54
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7:56
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7:58
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6:53
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6:46
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6:45
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6:43
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6:40
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 mm
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5
2
1
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8
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1
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Temp °C
14
14
13
14
16
16
17
17
17
14
14
14
15
15
15
13
14
12
13
14
12
Feels °C
8
9
10
8
11
14
13
12
11
8
8
10
8
7
8
9
8
8
10
10
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).

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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