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Red Strand (Dirk Bay) surfForecast / Cork / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 24 Apr 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Red Strand (Dirk Bay) in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 24th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Strand (Dirk Bay) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri morning, calm by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 11 | SE 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 14 | E 5 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | E 6 | WNW 16 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WNW 13 | |
291 | 301 | 189 | 122 | 55 | 38 | 32 | 32 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 37 | 31 | 28 | 101 | 24 | 11 | 10 | 65 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 11:31AM2.68m | 00:11AM2.75m | 12:52PM2.61m | 1:33AM2.74m | 2:10PM2.69m | 2:43AM2.84m | 3:12PM2.84m | 3:37AM2.98m | 4:01PM3.00m | 4:22AM3.10m | 4:42PM3.14m | 5:01AM3.20m | 5:20PM3.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:10PM0.87m | 7:00AM0.88m | 7:32PM0.87m | 8:15AM0.82m | 8:42PM0.77m | 9:16AM0.70m | 9:38PM0.64m | 10:04AM0.57m | 10:24PM0.51m | 10:45AM0.47m | 11:03PM0.42m | 11:20AM0.39m | 11:37PM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:55 | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
3 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | E 6 |
 kJ | 291 | 238 | 154 | 56 | 55 | 38 | 32 | 32 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 12 | 9 | 135 | 47 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | WSW 14 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | — | WNW 16 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 189 | 122 | 21 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 24 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 6 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | — | W 11 | W 16 | E 5 | S 10 | — | — | S 11 | — | S 15 | ESE 8 | WNW 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 16 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | 56 | 65 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 330 | 301 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | 8 | 54 | 101 | 94 | 143 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 153 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 98 | 24 | 88 | 102 | 24 | 88 | 93 | 7 | 88 | 90 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 93 |
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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 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).
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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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