Red Strand
Cork · Ireland
IntermediateBeach break51.548, -8.927
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A april–october staple near Cork, Red Strand is a sand beach exposed to S-facing swell — SE–SW on the forecast is when it lights up, ideally with a NW–NE wind.
10-day forecast
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Wave height & period
HeightPeriod
Wind
SpeedGusts
| Time | Rating | Waves | Swell | Wind | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Know before you go
Best swell
SE–SW
Best wind
NW–NE
Break type
Beach break
Best season
April–October
Safety: Friendly by surf standards, but rip currents and drop-in etiquette still apply. Shifting sandbars create moving rip currents — learn to spot them and use them to get out back.
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