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Youghal Claycastle

Excellent Quality 2025 Blue Flag faces SE

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16
Grim · strong wind, showers possible
Waves
0.9 m
6 s period from SSE · model cell 2.8 km out
Sea
16.9°
Grand. M5 buoy, south-east off Wexford, 84 km away.
Tide
1.1 m
Low tide. Low at 16:10.
Wind
40 km/h
Strong breeze, SSW, cross, gusts 60
Daylight
07:33
Sunrise. Sunset 19:08. Air 16°C.

Best dip each day

Daylight hours, preferring low tide
Today
19:00
Fresh 60/100
light winds, showers possible, waves 0.9 m · 0.9 m · 12 km/h
▼ 03:40 ▲ 09:25 ▼ 16:10 ▲ 22:00
Sat, 3 Oct
18:00
Grand 96/100
light winds, dry, calm sea · 0.4 m · 5 km/h
▼ 04:40 ▲ 10:30 ▼ 17:10 ▲ 22:55
Sun, 4 Oct
08:00
Grand 86/100
light winds, dry, calm sea · 0.3 m · 6 km/h
▼ 05:40 ▲ 11:45 ▼ 18:35
Mon, 5 Oct
08:00
Grand 91/100
gentle breeze, dry, calm sea · 0.3 m · 17 km/h
▲ 00:20 ▼ 07:15 ▲ 13:15 ▼ 20:05
Tue, 6 Oct
10:00
Grand 94/100
light winds, dry, calm sea · 0.3 m · 9 km/h
▲ 01:55 ▼ 08:35 ▲ 14:45 ▼ 21:15
Wed, 7 Oct
10:00
Grand 90/100
gentle breeze, dry, calm sea · 0.3 m · 15 km/h
▲ 03:10 ▼ 09:50 ▲ 15:50 ▼ 22:25
Thu, 8 Oct
13:00
Grand 84/100
gentle breeze, dry · 12 km/h
▲ 04:20 ▼ 10:45 ▲ 16:45 ▼ 23:15

Week at a glance

Tap or drag to pick an hour. Everything below follows.
Fri 16:0017 · Grimstrong wind · showers possible
Fri 2Sat 3Sun 4Mon 5Tue 6Wed 7Thu 80003060912151821Fri 14:00 · 33 BlowyFri 15:00 · 21 GrimFri 16:00 · 17 GrimFri 17:00 · 23 GrimFri 18:00 · 15 GrimFri 19:00 · 60 FreshFri 20:00 · 64 Decent · nightFri 21:00 · 68 Decent · nightFri 22:00 · 63 Decent · nightFri 23:00 · 62 Decent · nightSat 00:00 · 66 Decent · nightSat 01:00 · 71 Decent · nightSat 02:00 · 75 Decent · nightSat 03:00 · 79 Decent · nightSat 04:00 · 83 Grand · nightSat 05:00 · 84 Grand · nightSat 06:00 · 80 Grand · nightSat 07:00 · 75 Decent · nightSat 08:00 · 70 DecentSat 09:00 · 65 DecentSat 10:00 · 65 DecentSat 11:00 · 65 DecentSat 12:00 · 72 DecentSat 13:00 · 77 DecentSat 14:00 · 81 GrandSat 15:00 · 85 GrandSat 16:00 · 89 GrandSat 17:00 · 93 GrandSat 18:00 · 96 GrandSat 19:00 · 91 GrandSat 20:00 · 83 Grand · nightSat 21:00 · 78 Decent · nightSat 22:00 · 73 Decent · nightSat 23:00 · 69 Decent · nightSun 00:00 · 73 Decent · nightSun 01:00 · 81 Grand · nightSun 02:00 · 79 Decent · nightSun 03:00 · 83 Grand · nightSun 04:00 · 93 Grand · nightSun 05:00 · 97 Grand · nightSun 06:00 · 95 Grand · nightSun 07:00 · 91 Grand · nightSun 08:00 · 86 GrandSun 09:00 · 85 GrandSun 10:00 · 80 GrandSun 11:00 · 69 DecentSun 12:00 · 67 DecentSun 13:00 · 71 DecentSun 14:00 · 65 DecentSun 15:00 · 69 DecentSun 16:00 · 73 DecentSun 17:00 · 78 DecentSun 18:00 · 82 GrandSun 19:00 · 82 GrandSun 20:00 · 77 Decent · nightSun 21:00 · 72 Decent · nightSun 22:00 · 67 Decent · nightSun 23:00 · 62 Decent · nightMon 00:00 · 68 Decent · nightMon 01:00 · 69 Decent · nightMon 02:00 · 73 Decent · nightMon 03:00 · 77 Decent · nightMon 04:00 · 71 Decent · nightMon 05:00 · 75 Decent · nightMon 06:00 · 79 Decent · nightMon 07:00 · 93 Grand · nightMon 08:00 · 91 GrandMon 09:00 · 86 GrandMon 10:00 · 71 DecentMon 11:00 · 67 DecentMon 12:00 · 62 DecentMon 13:00 · 57 FreshMon 14:00 · 59 FreshMon 15:00 · 63 DecentMon 16:00 · 67 DecentMon 17:00 · 71 DecentMon 18:00 · 85 GrandMon 19:00 · 90 GrandMon 22:00 · 85 Grand · nightTue 01:00 · 70 Decent · nightTue 04:00 · 75 Decent · nightTue 07:00 · 93 Grand · nightTue 10:00 · 94 GrandTue 13:00 · 72 DecentTue 16:00 · 69 DecentTue 19:00 · 76 DecentTue 22:00 · 87 Grand · nightWed 01:00 · 73 Decent · nightWed 04:00 · 62 Decent · nightWed 07:00 · 74 Decent · nightWed 10:00 · 90 GrandWed 13:00 · 79 DecentWed 16:00 · 63 DecentWed 19:00 · 76 DecentWed 22:00 · 84 Grand · nightThu 01:00 · 80 Grand · nightThu 07:00 · 76 Decent · nightThu 13:00 · 84 GrandThu 19:00 · 79 Decent

Fri, 2 Oct, 16:00

17 Grim
  • strong wind
  • showers possible
  • waves 0.9 m
  • low tide
  • cross wind
NESWsunrisesunset0.9 m40 km/h
faces 145° SE · wind cross
Waves
0.9 m @ 6 s from SSE
Wind
40 km/h SSW · gusts 60
Tide
1.1 m · low
Air
16°C · 0.2 mm rain

Meteogram

Score, waves, wind (green offshore, amber cross, red onshore), rain and air, tide

Hour by hour

Next 48 hours
TimeDipWavesPeriodFromWindGustTideRainAirWhy
Today
15:0021 Grim0.9 m6 sSSE41 km/h SSW611.3 m ▼0.1 mm16°strong wind, dry, waves 0.9 m
16:0017 Grim0.9 m6 sSSE40 km/h SSW601.1 m ▼0.2 mm16°strong wind, showers possible, waves 0.9 m
17:0023 Grim0.9 m6 sSSE37 km/h SW601.2 m ▼0.8 mm16°fresh breeze, rain, waves 0.9 m
18:0015 Grim0.9 m6 sSSE36 km/h SW581.6 m 1.4 mm16°fresh breeze, rain, waves 0.9 m
19:0060 Fresh0.9 m6 sSSE12 km/h WNW452.4 m 0.9 mm15°light winds, showers possible, waves 0.9 m
20:0064 Decent0.8 m6 sSSE12 km/h WNW293.0 m dry14°light winds, dry, waves 0.8 m
21:0068 Decent0.8 m6 sSSE10 km/h WNW213.5 m ▲dry12°light winds, dry, small waves 0.8 m
22:0063 Decent0.8 m6 sSSE8 km/h WNW183.7 m ▲dry11°light winds, dry, small waves 0.8 m
23:0062 Decent0.7 m6 sSSE8 km/h W163.5 m ▲dry9°light winds, dry, small waves 0.7 m
Saturday, 3 October
00:0066 Decent0.7 m6 sSSE7 km/h WNW153.1 m dry8°light winds, dry, small waves 0.7 m
01:0071 Decent0.7 m6 sSSE3 km/h N142.5 m dry8°light winds, dry, small waves 0.7 m
02:0075 Decent0.7 m6 sSSE1 km/h E121.9 m dry7°light winds, dry, small waves 0.7 m
03:0079 Decent0.7 m6 sSSE2 km/h NW111.5 m dry7°light winds, dry, small waves 0.7 m
04:0083 Grand0.6 m6 sSSE5 km/h N111.3 m ▼dry7°light winds, dry, small waves 0.6 m
05:0084 Grand0.6 m6 sSSE5 km/h NW101.2 m ▼dry7°light winds, dry, small waves 0.6 m
06:0080 Grand0.6 m5 sSSE4 km/h NW101.5 m dry7°light winds, dry, small waves 0.6 m
07:0075 Decent0.6 m5 sSSE5 km/h NNW102.1 m dry7°light winds, dry, small waves 0.6 m
08:0070 Decent0.6 m5 sSSE10 km/h N102.8 m dry8°light winds, dry, small waves 0.6 m
09:0065 Decent0.6 m5 sSSE9 km/h N103.3 m dry9°light winds, dry, small waves 0.6 m
10:0065 Decent0.6 m5 sSSE8 km/h N93.6 m ▲dry11°light winds, dry, small waves 0.5 m
11:0065 Decent0.5 m5 sSSE4 km/h N93.6 m ▲dry13°light winds, dry, small waves 0.5 m
12:0072 Decent0.5 m5 sSSE1 km/h E113.3 m dry14°light winds, dry, small waves 0.5 m
13:0077 Decent0.5 m5 sSSE6 km/h SSE142.8 m dry14°light winds, dry, small waves 0.5 m
14:0081 Grand0.5 m5 sSSE10 km/h SSE172.3 m dry14°light winds, dry, small waves 0.5 m
15:0085 Grand0.5 m5 sSSE10 km/h SSE181.9 m dry14°light winds, dry, small waves 0.5 m
16:0089 Grand0.4 m5 sSSE9 km/h SSE181.5 m ▼dry14°light winds, dry, small waves 0.4 m
17:0093 Grand0.4 m5 sSSE8 km/h SSE181.3 m ▼dry15°light winds, dry, small waves 0.4 m
18:0096 Grand0.4 m5 sSSE5 km/h SE181.4 m ▼dry14°light winds, dry, calm sea
19:0091 Grand0.4 m5 sSSE7 km/h SSE151.7 m dry13°light winds, dry, calm sea
20:0083 Grand0.4 m4 sSSE12 km/h S142.3 m dry13°light winds, dry, calm sea
21:0078 Decent0.4 m4 sSSE10 km/h S132.9 m dry13°light winds, dry, calm sea
22:0073 Decent0.3 m4 sSSE9 km/h S133.3 m ▲dry13°light winds, dry, calm sea
23:0069 Decent0.3 m4 sSSE5 km/h S143.4 m ▲dry12°light winds, dry, calm sea
Sunday, 4 October
00:0073 Decent0.3 m4 sSSE9 km/h S143.3 m ▲dry13°light winds, dry, calm sea
01:0081 Grand0.3 m4 sSSE8 km/h S153.0 m dry14°light winds, dry, calm sea
02:0079 Decent0.3 m4 sSSE13 km/h S152.5 m dry14°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
03:0083 Grand0.3 m4 sSSE16 km/h S172.1 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
04:0093 Grand0.3 m4 sSSE9 km/h WSW181.7 m dry15°light winds, dry, calm sea
05:0097 Grand0.3 m4 sSSE5 km/h W191.4 m ▼dry14°light winds, dry, calm sea
06:0095 Grand0.3 m4 sSSE9 km/h W211.4 m ▼dry12°light winds, dry, calm sea
07:0091 Grand0.3 m4 sSSE9 km/h WSW211.6 m dry13°light winds, dry, calm sea
08:0086 Grand0.3 m4 sSSE6 km/h WSW222.0 m dry13°light winds, dry, calm sea
09:0085 Grand0.3 m4 sSSE5 km/h W232.6 m dry14°light winds, dry, calm sea
10:0080 Grand0.3 m4 sSSE9 km/h WSW263.0 m dry15°light winds, dry, calm sea
11:0069 Decent0.3 m4 sSSE14 km/h SW283.4 m ▲dry16°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
12:0067 Decent0.3 m4 sSSE16 km/h SW303.4 m ▲dry16°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
13:0071 Decent0.3 m4 sSSE17 km/h SW313.3 m ▲dry16°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
14:0065 Decent0.3 m4 sSSE22 km/h SW332.9 m dry17°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea

Where the energy comes from

Wave energy (H²·T) this week by direction, against the swell window

Swell arriving between ENE and SW reaches this spot; anything else is blocked by land and counts for much less.

Tide today

Ballycotton, 15 km away · metres above chart datum
03:4009:2516:1022:00
Low 03:40 · 1.0 mHigh 09:25 · 3.9 mLow 16:10 · 1.1 mHigh 22:00 · 3.7 m

The spot

Faces
145° SE
Swell window
ENE 70° → SW 220°
Exposure
Bay · model cell 2.8 km out
Water
Excellent Quality · Blue Flag

Facing and swell window are derived from the wave model's coastline around the spot, not surveyed. Know better? Tell us.

Water quality

Recent grades: 2024 Excellent, 2023 Excellent, 2022 Excellent. The EPA flags a short-term pollution risk here after heavy rain.

Beach profile (PDF) · beaches.ie

On the ground

Lifeguard: YesToiletsParkingPublic busAccessible: Wheelchair Ramp and beach wheelchair available at beachNo dogs (Dogs are not allowed on this beach between 10.30 a.m. & 7.00 p.m. during the bathing season which runs from 1st June to 15th September.)

As listed by Cork County Council. Open in Maps.

Sauna after?

My Hot Spot · Redbarn Strand, Youghal · 1 km · fixed

Coastal Cabin Beach Sauna · Garryvoe Beach, Ballycotton · 13 km · fixed

Cedar & Steam Sauna · Ballycroneen Strand (also Guileen Bay), Cloyne · 22 km · mobile

The Sweaty Sanctuary Sauna · Inch Beach, Whitegate · 24 km · fixed

Claycastle Beach is a gently sloping sandy beach with a narrow area of marsh/dunes (part of Ballyvergan Marsh). Ballyvergan Marsh (Site Code 000078) is located to the west of the beach. Activities include surfing, windsurfing, canoeing and angling.

Put Youghal Claycastle in your calendar

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🌊 Youghal Claycastle dip · Fresh · sea 17° · 0.9 mFri, 2 Oct 18:30–19:30 · light winds, showers possible, waves 0.9 m
🌊 Youghal Claycastle dip · Grand · sea 17° · 0.4 mSat, 3 Oct 17:30–18:30 · light winds, dry, calm sea
🌊 Youghal Claycastle dip · Grand · sea 17° · 0.3 mSun, 4 Oct 07:30–08:30 · light winds, dry, calm sea

Nearby spots

Youghal Front Strand Beach

1 km · Co. Cork · Excellent Quality

Redbarn

1 km · Co. Cork · Excellent Quality

Ring (Greenlands Strand)

5 km · Co. Cork · Not classified

Whiting Bay

6 km · Co. Waterford · Not classified

Score is Dipper's own blend. It rates comfort, not safety. Forecast: Met Éireann. Waves: Marine Institute Irish Shelf wave model.