Red Strand (Dirk Bay) Surf Break

Red Strand (Dirk Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.55° N 8.94° W

Issued: 12 am 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Red Strand (Dirk Bay) sea temperature is
14.1° C

Normal for this time of year

Red Strand (Dirk Bay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Red Strand (Dirk Bay) surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, SSW swell with 359 kJ wave energy.

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

The most powerful waves expected at Red Strand (Dirk Bay) in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 28th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Strand (Dirk Bay) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Sun morning).

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
S
19
1
E
5
0.1
S
18
0.9
SE
5
0.8
ESE
5
0.9
SSE
5
1.3
SSE
6
1.7
SSE
7
1.5
S
7
1.3
S
7
1.6
S
7
1.7
SSW
7
0.9
WSW
13
0.5
W
12
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
2
3
2
7
46
6
42
30
45
123
268
214
154
240
302
231
72
22
35
34
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
15
SW
10
NNE
20
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
15
E
15
E
10
NNE
15
SSW
20
S
25
S
35
S
30
SW
35
WSW
40
WSW
35
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
25
SW
40
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
12:47PM2.70m
1:19AM2.69m
1:50PM2.67m
2:20AM2.66m
2:48PM2.70m
3:15AM2.69m
3:40PM2.76m
4:04AM2.76m
4:27PM2.85m
4:48AM2.84m
5:09PM2.95m
5:29AM2.92m
5:49PM3.03m
Low Tide
6:48AM0.83m
7:16PM0.85m
7:46AM0.89m
8:15PM0.88m
8:42AM0.89m
9:10PM0.87m
9:33AM0.85m
10:00PM0.82m
10:19AM0.78m
10:45PM0.74m
11:02AM0.70m
11:26PM0.66m
11:42AM0.62m
00:06AM0.60m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:20
5:20
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:55
 mm
1
1
15
Temp °C
21
23
23
19
20
18
19
20
19
17
16
16
16
16
14
15
15
14
15
15
15
Feels °C
21
23
25
18
18
15
17
19
19
15
14
15
11
11
8
8
8
10
12
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.8
E
5
0.9
SE
5
0.6
SE
5
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SW
6
Energy kJ
11
2
2
1
2
2
33
42
22
5
25
26
23
43
44
42
231
59
21
14
8
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SW
8
0.1
S
19
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.5
W
12
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
2
2
1
2
7
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
5
20
41
72
22
35
34
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.2
E
4
0.1
SW
8
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
13
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
W
10
Energy kJ
2
1
3
7
7
6
6
6
4
40
18
10
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
3
0.4
E
3
1
E
5
0.4
SE
4
0.2
ENE
5
0.8
ESE
5
0.9
SSE
5
1.3
SSE
6
1.7
SSE
7
1.5
S
7
1.3
S
7
1.6
S
7
1.7
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
7
0.3
WSW
3
Energy kJ
1
3
46
5
2
30
45
123
268
214
154
240
302
145
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
305
477
405
281
98
88
90
88
24
93
111
109
303
305
285
467
285
71
103
113
284
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
4
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
9
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
7
9
6
5
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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.

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