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Red Strand (Dirk Bay) surf Forecast / Cork / Ireland

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 03 May 2024 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 11.3°C (Statistics for 03 May 1981-2005 - mean: 11.2 °C max: 12.7 °C min: 9.8 °C)
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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 11.3°C (Statistics for 03 May 1981-2005 - mean: 11.2 °C max: 12.7 °C min: 9.8 °C)


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 Sunday (May 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 05) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 5th May)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 5th May)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 5th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

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

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Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
SSW
0.1
S
0.4
SW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.9
S
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SW
0.2
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
WSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.7
SE
0.6
ESE
0.7
SE
0.8
ESE
0.9
SE
0.9
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.8
S
0.9
SSW
0.7
WSW
Period(s) (?)151871616998888138813121299999645465561211114512
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2161825251377739362411171717161414213127201337132322624249362725232233119
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
20
WSW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSE
15
NNE
20
NNE
5
ESE
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
NNW
5
NNW
20
SW
5
W
5
S
10
SSE
10
SE
15
SE
15
SE
10
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
20
ESE
20
SSE
15
SSW
5
S
15
S
50
SSW
50
W
40
W
20
W
15
W
25
WSW
25
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:47PM
2.74
2:21AM
2.94
2:53PM
2.97
3:21AM
3.18
3:48PM
3.23
4:13AM
3.40
4:37PM
3.45
5:00AM
3.55
5:23PM
3.61
5:46AM
3.63
6:07PM
3.67
6:30AM
3.60
6:51PM
3.64
7:13AM
3.49
7:35PM
3.52
7:57AM
3.31
8:19PM
3.33
8:42AM
3.09
9:06PM
3.09
9:29AM
2.85
9:56PM
2.85
10:23AM
2.63
10:55PM
2.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:17PM
0.73
8:53AM
0.60
9:17PM
0.51
9:47AM
0.38
10:10PM
0.28
10:36AM
0.19
10:58PM
0.11
11:21AM
0.06
11:43PM
0.01
12:04PM
0.02
12:27AM
0.00
12:46PM
0.06
1:11AM
0.09
1:28PM
0.17
1:54AM
0.24
2:11PM
0.35
2:40AM
0.45
2:57PM
0.55
3:29AM
0.68
3:48PM
0.76
4:25AM
0.88
4:47PM
0.94
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Sunrise6:03--6:01--5:58--5:56--5:54--5:54--5:52--5:50--5:48--5:47--5:46--5:43--
Sunset-9:02--9:04--9:06--9:07--9:08--9:10--9:12--9:14--9:15--9:16--9:17--9:20-
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Rain (mm)
----------1------------------13-----8
Temp. °C11111011111013121113141111111112121112121212131313131313131312129111111
Feels °C (?)767887911101112787999101091089109101113107333662

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun morning, gales from the W by Sun night).

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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 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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