Red Strand (Dirk Bay) surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 20 Dec 2025 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
10.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 (Dec 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s. 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 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Dec 26) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 21st Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 21st Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 21st Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue afternoon, min 2°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Thu night).

Sat
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
S
2.1
SSE
0.8
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
SW
0.6
SE
0.4
SE
0.3
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.1
W
0.2
WSW
0.2
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.2
W
0.6
W
0.2
W
0.2
WSW
0.1
W
Period(s) (?)10915158661110141212121112121415121615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)183966025212125311423104141232331515311264
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
15
NNW
10
E
15
NNE
20
N
15
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
35
N
35
N
30
NNE
35
NE
30
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
15
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
30
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:19PM
3.06
5:38AM
3.15
5:55PM
3.08
6:14AM
3.16
6:31PM
3.08
6:51AM
3.14
7:08PM
3.05
7:29AM
3.10
7:48PM
3.00
8:10AM
3.04
8:30PM
2.94
8:54AM
2.97
9:18PM
2.87
9:45AM
2.89
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:32PM
0.49
11:54AM
0.50
12:09AM
0.48
12:31PM
0.51
12:46AM
0.49
1:09PM
0.55
1:24AM
0.54
1:47PM
0.60
2:03AM
0.60
2:29PM
0.66
2:47AM
0.67
3:15PM
0.73
3:37AM
0.74
Sat
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sunrise--8:37--8:38--8:38--8:40--8:40--8:40--8:41
Sunset4:27--4:28--4:28--4:29--4:29--4:30--4:30--
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
Rain (mm)
16-------------------
Temp. °C977778999967764532347
Feels °C (?)5333345551-10-1-1-10-2-4-4-3-1
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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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