Inchydoney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me have a look at what we’ve got for the next 16 days. I’m gonna be straight with you—this is a tough one. The whole period is pretty much a write-off for decent waves. There’s a big gap of nothing good until we get into the tail end of the first week of August. So, don’t get your hopes up too early.

The first spot that pops up is Inchydoney, a river mouth that’s a beginner’s wave, but it’s inconsistent. It’s a sheltered spot, liking swell from the SW. The water’s sitting at 66°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year—feels like a bath.

We kick off on Friday, 24th July, with tiny 0.7ft SSW swell and a 13-second period, but the wind is light offshore from the NNW. It’s clean, but there’s next to no energy. The combined swell energy is a measly 18—barely a ripple. That’s a no-go.

Saturday is a cross-shore mess with a bit of a bump, and Sunday sees a bit more size but still poor quality. Monday through Wednesday of the next week are all cross-shore or onshore slop, with the swell staying tiny and periods dropping below 8 seconds. The 29th of July morning has a glassy moment, but the swell is only 0.3ft—totally flat.

Then things get interesting, but not in a good way. On the 31st of July, Friday morning, the swell jumps to 3ft from the WSW with a 12-second period, and the energy rockets up to 294. That’s moderate energy. But the wind is onshore from the S, so it’s gonna be messy. The afternoon gets even bigger: 7ft from the SW at 11 seconds. That’s too big for beginners, and the combined energy is a whopping 1099, meaning strong wave energy. But with onshore wind and rain showers, it’s going to be a choppy, blown-out mess. Not for the paddle surfer—this setup looks more interesting for the kite crew.

The 1st of August, Saturday morning, is the best on offer during the whole outlook. We’ve got 6ft SW swell at 11 seconds, combined energy of 647 (strong), and a cross-shore wind from the WSW. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the pick of a bad bunch. The tide might be an issue. This is a standout for the experts only, as it’s over 5ft.

Sunday the 2nd of August morning has 7ft WSW swell, but it’s a short 9-second period, and the wind is light cross-shore. The energy is strong at 1045, but the quality is questionable. After that, it’s a steady decline back into onshore crap and dropping swell through the rest of the second week.

The 5th of August, Wednesday morning, has a clean moment with 5ft SW swell and cross-offshore wind from the WNW. The energy is 317 (moderate). It’s the last decent chance, but still not a day to write home about.

Honestly, for the next 16 days, Inchydoney is a hard sell. The only real window of slightly rideable surf is the morning of the 1st of August. Everything else is either flat, messy, or too windy. If you’ve got a kite, you might find some fun on the 31st of July. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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