Red Strand (Dirk Bay) surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 28 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
10.7° 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 Saturday (Jan 03) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Red Strand (Dirk Bay) in the next 12 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 3rd Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 3rd Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 3rd Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue morning, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed night, min 1°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sun
04
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
WSW
0.5
SSE
0.6
SSE
1.2
ESE
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
1.1
SE
1
SE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSW
0.5
SSW
1.2
S
1.2
S
0.8
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)1487616141366766612111010101099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2033379625211710176683522142766294284125472917
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
30
E
35
E
30
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
10
SSE
0
NW
15
SSW
10
W
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
WSW
25
NNE
20
N
25
N
15
NNW
30
N
25
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncrosscross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:15PM
2.78
11:49AM
2.82
12:24AM
2.82
12:59PM
2.88
1:33AM
2.94
2:06PM
3.00
2:36AM
3.11
3:06PM
3.16
3:34AM
3.30
4:01PM
3.31
4:27AM
3.47
4:52PM
3.43
5:17AM
3.58
5:41PM
3.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:41AM
0.79
6:18PM
0.78
6:51AM
0.74
7:25PM
0.69
7:59AM
0.62
8:29PM
0.56
9:02AM
0.46
9:28PM
0.40
10:00AM
0.30
10:23PM
0.26
10:53AM
0.18
11:14PM
0.15
11:43AM
0.11
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sun
04
Sunrise-8:41--8:41--8:41--8:41--8:41--8:41--8:41-
Sunset--4:32--4:34--4:35--4:36--4:37--4:37--4:39
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C656786767878756334334
Feels °C (?)00000-1014635432-4-4-4-2-5-4
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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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