Inchydoney surf break

Inchydoney surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 13 Sep 2025 IST
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Inchydoney surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Inchydoney sea temperature is
15.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inchydoney this week:

The surf forecast for Inchydoney over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 12 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 19th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 19th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 15th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inchydoney over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat night, near gales from the W by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1
SW
2.3
SSW
3
SW
4
SW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.4
WSW
1
SW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
1.7
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
1.8
S
1.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)8877812131312117710108101010968
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)371314102446936486243242672997433102712142215041010103958020897214458
Wind
(km/h)
30
W
30
W
15
SW
50
WSW
50
WSW
50
W
45
W
45
W
35
W
30
W
20
WSW
40
SSE
45
SW
45
SW
50
WSW
40
WSW
30
WSW
15
W
15
ESE
35
SE
40
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:06PM
3.12
10:34AM
3.06
11:07PM
2.83
11:44AM
2.82
12:26AM
2.63
1:11PM
2.70
1:57AM
2.61
2:37PM
2.78
3:13AM
2.76
3:43PM
2.97
4:09AM
2.98
4:33PM
3.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:02PM
0.49
4:27AM
0.65
5:07PM
0.75
5:39AM
0.89
6:31PM
0.94
7:10AM
1.00
8:04PM
0.96
8:37AM
0.93
9:20PM
0.83
9:45AM
0.75
10:17PM
0.64
10:37AM
0.55
11:02PM
0.47
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Sunrise7:05--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:13--7:15--
Sunset-7:55--7:52--7:51--7:49--7:45--7:44--7:42-
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
--3121-1---132-------915
Temp. °C151514171614151513151516161514151513161516
Feels °C (?)89810746761011118758910131011
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  1. weather stationWind Update Still cross-shore at Inchydoney (moderate winds from the W at CorkAirport 39 km from Inchydoney). 2.2m 8s swell from the SW which is too big for here.

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25 km/h
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0.0
15.7
Air / Water (°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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Cork? If you are looking for accommodation near Inchydoney, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cork, consider staying in Kinsale which is 27 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Cork where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bantry which is 42 km (26 miles) away, Cork, Cobh and Youghal.

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