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Red Strand (Dirk Bay) surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 28 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
9.5° 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 Friday (Jan 30) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Red Strand (Dirk Bay) in the next 12 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 29) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Fri 30th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 30th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 30th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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 25mm), heaviest during Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat night, min 7°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat morning, near gales from the S by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
4
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
S
2.5
S
1.8
SSW
1.7
SE
2.2
S
1.6
SSW
3.5
SW
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.8
SW
1.4
WSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
3
S
1.9
S
1.1
SSW
0.5
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.6
WSW
Period(s) (?)111010881117171516158151798815141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12121334567335619561622117341056159180730294911751291500176123321264147
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSE
40
SE
25
SSE
30
SSE
30
S
40
SW
10
S
5
SE
10
NNE
10
WSW
20
SSW
45
WSW
35
SW
50
S
30
W
25
SW
25
SW
15
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		oncross-
on		oncross-
on		onglasscross-
off		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		oncrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:31PM
2.72
1:10AM
2.79
1:49PM
2.80
2:24AM
2.94
2:57PM
2.97
3:26AM
3.16
3:54PM
3.17
4:19AM
3.37
4:44PM
3.35
5:07AM
3.52
5:29PM
3.47
5:51AM
3.61
6:11PM
3.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:01PM
0.85
7:45AM
0.78
8:19PM
0.74
8:57AM
0.62
9:25PM
0.55
9:57AM
0.42
10:20PM
0.35
10:49AM
0.25
11:08PM
0.18
11:34AM
0.14
11:51PM
0.08
12:15PM
0.10
12:32AM
0.06
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Sunrise8:19--8:18--8:17--8:15--8:14--8:12--8:11--
Sunset-5:15--5:17--5:20--5:22--5:23--5:24--5:27-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
23744311--56-213-----1
Temp. °C998998877991099899810109
Feels °C (?)113231555440-1-21334572
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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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