Barleycove Surf Forecast
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About Barleycove
Barleycove is a remote, sand-dune-backed beach in west Cork, a short drive from Mizen Head - the most south-westerly point of mainland Ireland. The setting is spectacular: bookended by headlands, framed by extensive sand dunes, and a long way from any surf crowd.
The beach catches SW swells and works on N offshore winds. It's quieter than the busier south-coast spots and well worth the drive if you're working west Cork. Facilities are limited: a small car park, a hotel nearby, no surf school - you bring everything you need.
Type
Beach break · dune-backed strand
Best swell
S–SW (170–240°), 0.8–3.0m
Best wind
N (offshore), 340–60°
Best tide
Works most tides · mid is best
Best period
9–15s
Skill level
Beginner to advanced
Best season
Sep–Apr · summer also works
Parking
Small car park at the beach access · short walk over the dunes
Hazards & Notes
- Remote location · bring everything, no lifeguards or services
- Rip current on bigger swells
- Tide can isolate sections of the beach - keep an eye on it
- Cold water year-round outside summer
14-Day Forecast
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