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Red Strand (Dirk Bay) surfForecast / Cork / Ireland
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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
14.2° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Red Strand (Dirk Bay) surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, SW swell with 1,225 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Red Strand (Dirk Bay) this week:
The surf forecast for Red Strand (Dirk Bay) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Red Strand (Dirk Bay) in the next 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 1st Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 1st Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Strand (Dirk Bay) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, near gales from the WSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 8 | |
77 | 82 | 87 | 92 | 125 | 142 | 228 | 195 | 118 | 41 | 41 | 35 | 114 | 124 | 151 | 309 | 891 | 1225 | 1043 | 1060 | 181 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 4:52PM3.05m | 5:11AM3.03m | 5:30PM3.12m | 5:48AM3.07m | 6:07PM3.15m | 6:25AM3.07m | 6:44PM3.15m | 7:01AM3.05m | 7:20PM3.11m | 7:38AM2.99m | 7:58PM3.04m | 8:16AM2.92m | 8:37PM2.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:48AM0.59m | 11:09PM0.56m | 11:24AM0.54m | 11:45PM0.52m | 11:59AM0.51m | 00:21AM0.51m | 12:35PM0.50m | 00:58AM0.53m | 1:12PM0.53m | 1:35AM0.58m | 1:50PM0.58m | 2:14AM0.65m | 2:29PM0.66m | 2:55AM0.74m | |||||||
5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | |
— | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 5 | SW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WSW 12 |
77 | 82 | 87 | 92 | 125 | 142 | 228 | 84 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 14 | 114 | 17 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 123 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | S 11 | WSW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 6 | SSW 13 | S 18 | WSW 14 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 |
14 | 23 | 2 | 32 | 86 | 130 | 94 | 82 | 118 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 24 | 20 | 15 | — | — | — | — | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | S 11 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | S 20 | S 19 | SSW 13 | S 18 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | 2 | 5 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 35 | 25 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 8 | SW 10 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | WSW 3 | W 3 | WSW 9 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 8 |
15 | 42 | 47 | 8 | 41 | 19 | — | 195 | 116 | 25 | 27 | 2 | 5 | 124 | 151 | 309 | 891 | 1225 | 1043 | 1060 | 181 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 122 | 285 | 71 | 93 | 255 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 113 | 111 | 93 | 285 | 293 | 122 | 307 | 303 | 437 | 748 | 434 | 491 | 71 |
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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.











