Red Strand (Dirk Bay) Surf Guide
Red Strand(Dirk Bay) in County Cork is a sheltered reef break that has reasonably consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the north. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the optimum swell angle is from the southwest. Both left and right reef breaks. Best around high tide. Take care of rocks in the line up.
Red Strand (Dirk Bay) Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 14.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Red Strand (Dirk Bay):
The best conditions reported for surf at Red Strand (Dirk Bay) occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North.
Red Strand (Dirk Bay) Surf:
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 16:29 Local time| martes 02 | mié | |||
| 4PM | 7PM | 10PM | 1AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Período (s) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Viento (km/h) | ||||
| Estado del Viento | cross | cross | cross | cross- on |
















