Inchydoney Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.59° N 8.87° W

Inchydoney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 21 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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SSW swell with 443 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' at Inchydoney over the next couple of weeks. I'm not gonna sugarcoat it – this is a tough stretch. We're looking at a lot of small, messy windows, so you've gotta pick your moments.

Right off the bat, the water temp is sittin' at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – feels pretty nice on the skin.

The first few days are a real letdown. Friday the 21st, we've got tiny 1ft waves from the SSW with a super long 13-second period, but the wave energy is weak (68). The wind is offshore though, so the surface will be clean, but there's just not enough push. Saturday the 22nd ain't much better; the swell bumps up to a pathetic 1ft, but the wind goes cross-off then cross-on, making it a total scratch session. Sunday the 23rd offers a little more hope in the morning with a clean 1ft SSW swell and a light ENE breeze, but it's still tiny. The afternoon turns choppy. Basically, from Friday through Sunday, you're looking at knee-high slop at best.

Monday the 24th afternoon shows a spike in the combined energy (218) with a 5ft SE swell, but the period is a short 7 seconds, and the wind is a messy cross-shore. It'll be lumpy and hard to love. The rest of that week stays grim with small, onshore slop and windy conditions.

Saturday the 29th afternoon finally gives us something to talk about. It goes dead glassy with the wind dropping to a flat calm, and there's a 5ft SW swell rolling in. The period is short at 6 seconds, but the glassy surface is the real standout here. It won't be epic, but for Inchydoney, this is your best bet for a clean surfable wave – though it's still just 'ordinary'.

Sunday the 30th morning sees the biggest swell of the period at 7ft from the WSW with very strong energy (762), but the wind is a nasty cross-onshore. That's a full-on washing machine for a beach break. The 5ft on the 31st is the same story – messy cross-shore winds. This is more of a kiter's session than a surfer's.

After that, we're back into a drought. The first week of September is a graveyard of tiny, weak swells. There's a brief moment on Wednesday the 2nd with flat calm, glassy conditions and a long 16-second period, but the wave is a measly 1ft. You'd be fighting for a ripple. Thursday the 3rd morning offers clean 1ft waves with a light offshore, but again, it's just not enough.

Honestly, the standout for the whole 16-day run is that glassy Saturday the 29th afternoon. It's the only time the conditions align for a clean, surfable wave, even if the swell is short-period and small. The big 7ft on the 30th is too messy to recommend. It's a lean forecast, so if you see a clean ripple, jump on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue morning, light winds from the SSW by Thu morning).

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
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5
1.3
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0.3
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13
1.5
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6
0.3
SSW
13
0.5
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8
1.3
WSW
5
1.1
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7
0.6
S
7
0.4
W
9
1
WSW
4
0.6
WSW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
51
50
85
72
86
75
78
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91
144
34
144
34
33
94
118
34
25
34
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Wind (km/h)
20
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20
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20
NNE
10
ESE
15
NNE
15
ENE
20
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15
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30
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25
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25
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30
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15
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30
SSE
20
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25
W
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
00:44AM2.40m
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
Low Tide
6:36PM1.17m
7:10AM1.21m
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
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Temp °C
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14
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Feels °C
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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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