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Red Strand (Dirk Bay) surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 23 Jan 2026 IST
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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
9.7° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Red Strand (Dirk Bay) this week:

The surf forecast for Red Strand (Dirk Bay) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 12 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 25th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 26th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 30th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Strand (Dirk Bay) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun night, min 5°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNE on Fri night, light winds from the E by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed night, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, near gales from the SE by Wed night).

Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
0
0
4
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SW
1.6
SW
1
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.3
WSW
0.6
WSW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
0.7
WSW
0.6
SSW
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
1
WSW
1
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.8
SSW
2.2
S
4
WSW
Period(s) (?)17161518161417161410111215161516171512812
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3301333443759904165772108418963215532194284632592173441861696875333
Wind
(km/h)
40
NE
40
NE
45
N
45
NE
40
NW
15
WNW
5
W
5
E
25
ESE
40
S
10
WNW
25
W
20
ENE
25
N
40
NNW
15
N
15
ESE
55
SE
40
WSW
45
SW
50
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		oncross-
off		crosscross-
off		offoffoffcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:07PM
3.21
8:29AM
3.21
8:51PM
3.11
9:15AM
3.08
9:40PM
2.98
10:09AM
2.92
10:39PM
2.85
11:14AM
2.78
11:51PM
2.76
12:31PM
2.72
1:10AM
2.79
1:49PM
2.80
2:24AM
2.94
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:04PM
0.41
2:21AM
0.42
2:44PM
0.50
3:05AM
0.54
3:31PM
0.62
3:58AM
0.67
4:29PM
0.76
5:03AM
0.79
5:40PM
0.85
6:23AM
0.84
7:01PM
0.85
7:45AM
0.78
8:19PM
0.74
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Sunrise8:26--8:25--8:23--8:22--8:22--8:19--8:18--
Sunset-5:07--5:08--5:10--5:13--5:15--5:15--5:17-
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rain showers
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
61111411831193------8224
Temp. °C887866679887765579889
Feels °C (?)-1-11-1-30354-15-21-1-52-1-2-1-2-2
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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 12 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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