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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 05 Jan 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballycotton this week:
The surf forecast for Ballycotton over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 06) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballycotton in the next 12 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 09) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jan 06) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 6th Jan) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 9th Jan) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 9th Jan) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballycotton over the next 12 days.
Sun 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 1605 | 669 | 516 | 324 | 152 | 38 | 35 | 21 | 78 | 235 | 1023 | 476 | 1638 | 932 | 569 | 1247 | 311 | 272 | 268 | 186 | 186 | 146 | 188 | 482 | 507 | 444 | 444 | 367 | 228 | 119 | 73 | 383 | 437 | 331 | 206 | 116 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:11PM 3.45 | 9:42AM 3.53 | 10:05PM 3.32 | 10:38AM 3.38 | 11:06PM 3.21 | 11:43AM 3.25 | 12:15AM 3.14 | 12:52PM 3.18 | 1:27AM 3.17 | 2:02PM 3.20 | 2:35AM 3.27 | 3:06PM 3.28 | 3:35AM 3.43 | 4:02PM 3.40 | 4:29AM 3.58 | 4:51PM 3.52 | 5:17AM 3.70 | 5:36PM 3.60 | 6:01AM 3.77 | 6:18PM 3.64 | 6:42AM 3.78 | 6:58PM 3.63 | 7:22AM 3.73 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:24PM 0.53 | 3:42AM 0.48 | 4:16PM 0.64 | 4:38AM 0.61 | 5:14PM 0.76 | 5:41AM 0.74 | 6:20PM 0.83 | 6:52AM 0.80 | 7:30PM 0.84 | 8:05AM 0.78 | 8:39PM 0.76 | 9:13AM 0.68 | 9:41PM 0.62 | 10:13AM 0.55 | 10:35PM 0.47 | 11:04AM 0.43 | 11:23PM 0.34 | 11:50AM 0.35 | 12:07AM 0.25 | 12:32PM 0.32 | 12:47AM 0.22 | 1:11PM 0.35 | 1:25AM 0.26 | |||||||||||||
Sun 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:33 | - | - | 8:33 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 |
| Sunset | 4:36 | - | - | 4:37 | - | - | 4:37 | - | - | 4:39 | - | - | 4:40 | - | - | 4:42 | - | - | 4:44 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:46 | - | - | 4:47 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:51 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | -6 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -6 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -5 | -2 | 0 | -1 | -3 | -1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 0 | -2 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 3 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Temperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 4°C on Sun night, min 2°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri night, min 1°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Fri morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SSE by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ballycotton Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ballycotton provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ballycotton can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ballycotton 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 (Ballycotton) 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 Ballycotton 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 Ballycotton, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cork, consider staying in Youghal which is 18 km (11 miles) away. Other places in and around Cork where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Cobh which is 19 km (12 miles) away, Cork, Kinsale and Clonmel.
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