Inchydoney surf break

Inchydoney surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 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
11.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inchydoney this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 0.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 30th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
13
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.5
WNW
15
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.3
SW
6
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
8
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.5
E
4
0.5
ESE
4
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
37
56
77
73
46
40
123
20
41
22
22
9
5
5
3
21
21
7
7
17
17
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
25
E
20
NE
35
ENE
45
ENE
45
ENE
30
E
25
E
10
E
10
S
10
SSW
5
NNW
5
ENE
0
SW
5
NNE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
ENE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
on
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
4:03PM3.06m
4:25AM3.18m
4:44PM3.21m
5:04AM3.28m
5:22PM3.32m
5:40AM3.33m
5:58PM3.39m
6:15AM3.35m
6:32PM3.40m
6:49AM3.31m
7:06PM3.35m
7:23AM3.23m
7:41PM3.26m
Low Tide
10:09AM0.58m
10:28PM0.51m
10:49AM0.47m
11:07PM0.42m
11:25AM0.39m
11:42PM0.36m
11:58AM0.35m
00:15AM0.33m
12:29PM0.34m
00:48AM0.35m
1:00PM0.38m
1:21AM0.42m
1:33PM0.46m
1:55AM0.53m
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
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6:13
6:11
6:09
6:07
6:05
6:03
6:01
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8:52
8:53
8:55
8:58
8:59
9:00
9:02
1
15
2
2
1
1
1
3
1
Temp °C
13
12
10
11
12
12
10
10
12
13
13
12
12
12
13
13
13
11
12
11
10
8
7
5
1
3
4
4
6
10
11
11
11
11
12
12
12
10
8
10
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
7
0.4
WSW
13
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
1.3
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
6
0.4
SE
5
0.2
SSW
5
0.3
SW
6
0.3
SW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.6
ESE
5
Energy kJ
14
56
77
73
46
40
22
20
138
28
9
2
5
4
1
21
21
1
7
17
17
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
14
0.4
SW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
0.5
WNW
15
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
6
0.2
SSW
6
Energy kJ
37
14
5
2
6
5
123
20
22
22
9
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.1
S
18
0.3
E
5
0.2
SSE
5
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
8
0.1
S
14
0.1
SE
5
0.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
2
2
41
6
4
2
5
5
3
4
1
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
4
1
E
5
1.2
E
6
1.9
ENE
7
2.1
E
7
3
E
8
3
ESE
9
2.1
ESE
8
0.3
ENE
4
0.7
E
5
0.5
E
4
0.5
ESE
4
0.6
SE
4
Energy kJ
15
52
91
322
452
922
1502
469
4
27
7
7
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
4
4
4
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
41
93
30
92
93
93
93
93
30
93
93
93
105
105
105
107
105
105
105
111
18
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
8
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
8
7
5
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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.

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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