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Ballycotton surfForecast / Cork / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 13 Feb 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 Friday (Feb 14) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballycotton in the next 12 days are 4.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 14) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 20) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Fri 14th Feb) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 14th Feb) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 14th Feb) | 13ft (4.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballycotton over the next 12 days.
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 171 | 567 | 1996 | 1351 | 362 | 443 | 757 | 822 | 900 | 669 | 183 | 122 | 314 | 349 | 607 | 679 | 709 | 891 | 232 | 140 | 173 | 555 | 1651 | 1121 | 646 | 1437 | 1224 | 588 | 326 | 169 | 88 | 67 | 1018 | 573 | 464 | 543 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:02PM 3.67 | 6:23AM 3.80 | 6:37PM 3.72 | 6:58AM 3.80 | 7:11PM 3.70 | 7:31AM 3.73 | 7:44PM 3.62 | 8:03AM 3.59 | 8:17PM 3.49 | 8:36AM 3.41 | 8:50PM 3.30 | 9:10AM 3.19 | 9:27PM 3.09 | 9:49AM 2.96 | 10:12PM 2.88 | 10:40AM 2.75 | 11:12PM 2.69 | 11:52AM 2.60 | 12:38AM 2.62 | 1:24PM 2.62 | 2:06AM 2.74 | 2:40PM 2.82 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:15PM 0.32 | 12:28AM 0.19 | 12:49PM 0.29 | 1:01AM 0.18 | 1:20PM 0.31 | 1:32AM 0.24 | 1:50PM 0.39 | 2:04AM 0.35 | 2:21PM 0.52 | 2:35AM 0.52 | 2:52PM 0.69 | 3:09AM 0.73 | 3:27PM 0.88 | 3:48AM 0.95 | 4:09PM 1.08 | 4:37AM 1.17 | 5:06PM 1.27 | 5:46AM 1.33 | 6:28PM 1.36 | 7:18AM 1.35 | 7:59PM 1.28 | 8:40AM 1.18 | 9:09PM 1.03 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:50 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 3 | 11 | 7 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | - | - | 3 | 8 | 8 | - |
| Temp. °C | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | -3 | -5 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | -1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Thu night, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu morning, light winds from the SSE by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat night, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Sat night, calm by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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