Inchydoney Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.59° N 8.87° W

Inchydoney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inchydoney sea temperature is
18.3°C
1.9° 

Inchydoney surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Inchydoney surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SSW swell with 292 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inchydoney this week:

The surf forecast for Inchydoney over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inchydoney over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s talk about Inchydoney. It’s a river-mouth setup, sheltered from the main swell, and it’s inconsistent. Over the next sixteen days, it’s a tough watch. There’s no standout surf in this window. The data shows a whole lot of “poor surf conditions” with no decent scores. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 65°.

We start on Saturday the 22nd of August. The swell is tiny, 1ft from the SSW, with a long 15-second period, but the energy is weak (108). The wind is a cross-off in the morning, which keeps it clean, but there’s just no power. The afternoon gets a cross-on, and it’s messy. No good. Sunday the 23rd is similar – 1ft, SSW, 14 seconds, and clean in the morning, but still barely a ripple. The model gives it a 1/10, and that’s generous.

Monday the 24th sees a bit more size, 4ft to 5ft, but it’s short-period ESE windswell (6-7 seconds), with a fresh cross-shore that makes it lumpy. The energy picks up to 261, but the quality is poor. That pattern holds through Tuesday the 25th: 4ft to 5ft, short period, cross-shore wind, and rain. Not worth paddling out.

Wednesday the 26th drops off to 2ft and weak energy (35). Thursday the 27th brings a bit of hope with 4ft from the S, 8 seconds, and a clean cross-off wind in the morning. Energy hits 230, but conditions are still labelled poor. The afternoon has a 5ft S swell with a 15 mph cross-off, but rain’s in the air. Friday the 28th is offshore from the NNW at 15 mph, but the swell is 2ft and weak (76). The weekend after that is all small, short-period, and choppy.

The first week of September doesn’t look much better. There’s a pulse of size on the 2nd of September – 6ft from the SW in the afternoon, with a clean cross-off wind and strong energy (357). But the model still calls it poor. The 3rd of September has 6ft from the SW, 8 seconds, and energy up to 500, but it’s cross-onshore and lumpy. The 4th of September offers the best chance of the run: 5ft from the SW, 8 seconds, clean cross-off wind all day, and energy around 364-390. It’s still scored as poor, but a clean 5ft wave on a river-mouth at Inchydoney with offshore wind is the most rideable it’s going to get. Even then, it’s too big for beginners.

Beyond that, the 5th and 6th of September drop off into small, windy, or messy conditions. The long period groundswell on the 6th (13 seconds) is only 0.7ft to 1.0ft, so it’s a tease.

In short, this is a quiet stretch for Inchydoney. The few days with some size and clean wind – like the 27th of August and the 4th of September – are the best on offer, but don’t expect much. It’s one of those spells where the forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, it’s a lot of waiting for something that never really arrives.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed night, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu night).

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
1.3
ESE
6
1.5
SE
7
0.3
SSW
13
1.5
ESE
6
1.3
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6
0.8
SE
6
0.5
S
8
0.5
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7
1.6
SSE
7
1.3
S
8
1.5
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8
1.3
S
7
0.7
SSW
7
0.5
S
7
0.3
S
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
85
72
86
75
78
81
119
198
34
130
98
38
29
27
254
212
259
171
52
25
8
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
10
SE
10
NNE
15
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
30
E
30
E
20
ENE
30
E
25
ESE
10
SW
10
SSE
30
ESE
15
SE
15
NE
25
W
35
NW
25
NNW
20
NW
20
W
Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
1:26PM2.43m
2:08AM2.39m
2:46PM2.50m
3:19AM2.51m
3:47PM2.66m
4:11AM2.71m
4:33PM2.87m
4:52AM2.92m
5:12PM3.08m
5:28AM3.12m
5:47PM3.27m
6:02AM3.30m
6:20PM3.42m
Low Tide
7:58PM1.21m
8:32AM1.18m
9:13PM1.12m
9:38AM1.03m
10:09PM0.94m
10:29AM0.83m
10:53PM0.74m
11:10AM0.63m
11:31PM0.55m
11:46AM0.44m
00:06AM0.39m
12:20PM0.29m
00:39AM0.27m
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6:39
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8:45
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8:31
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Temp °C
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17
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18
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20
15
Feels °C
13
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18
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17
17
12
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Information about the Inchydoney Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Inchydoney provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Inchydoney can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Inchydoney 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 (Inchydoney) 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 Inchydoney 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.

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