
Surf Forecasts:
Inchydoney surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, SSW swell with 125 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with E 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 0.4m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inchydoney over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Inchydoney over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough outlook. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a struggle for proper waves. We’re looking at a long stretch of very small, weak surf. For the first week, from Thursday the 9th to Wednesday the 15th, it’s pretty much a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly around 0.7ft to 1ft, and the energy is low. The combined energy barely cracks three digits, with readings like 19 (weak) and 42 (weak). You’ll see a little bump on the Wednesday morning the 15th with a combined energy of 105 (moderate), but it’s still only 1ft and the conditions are described as “very ordinary.” Not exactly getting the heart racing.
The water temp at the start is about 60°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
There is a glimmer of hope, but it’s a long way off. On Friday morning the 17th, we see a bit of a pulse. A 3ft swell from the ESE, with a short period of 5 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the North at 12 mph. That’s clean, and the combined energy is 82 (weak). It’s still not big, but that offshore wind will make it look a lot better than anything else we’ve seen. This is the standout of the entire forecast, but honestly, it’s a weak standout. Break is Inchydoney, a river mouth that’s sheltered and best with a SW swell. This ESE direction is not its optimum, so it’ll be a bit different.
After that, we’re back to tiny stuff. The 20th of July has a morning showing 3ft from the West with a 5-second period and a gentle offshore from the North, but the combined energy is only 39 (weak). It’s just not enough oomph to get excited about.
For the rest of the second week, from the 21st to the 24th, it’s the same story: tiny waves, low energy, and a mix of cross-offshore and cross-onshore winds. Nothing really stands out as a goer.
So, to put it plainly: if you’re desperate for a paddle, the Friday morning of the 17th is your best bet for some clean, small waves. The rest of the 16 days, you’re better off checking the wind for a kite session or just waiting for the next real swell. The surf here just isn’t cooperating.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Mon morning, light winds from the NNE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 21 | SE 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | E 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
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7 | 16 | 27 | 25 | 12 | 13 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 45 | 35 | 74 | 74 | 32 | 104 | 61 | 69 | 85 | 50 | 37 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 12:44PM2.86m | 1:18AM2.89m | 1:53PM2.91m | 2:28AM2.96m | 3:01PM3.05m | 3:34AM3.10m | 4:04PM3.24m | 4:33AM3.27m | 5:01PM3.44m | 5:28AM3.43m | 5:54PM3.61m | 6:19AM3.55m | 6:44PM3.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:11PM0.79m | 7:46AM0.78m | 8:21PM0.73m | 8:54AM0.69m | 9:29PM0.59m | 9:59AM0.53m | 10:33PM0.42m | 10:58AM0.36m | 11:30PM0.26m | 11:53AM0.19m | 00:23AM0.13m | 12:44PM0.08m | 1:13AM0.07m | ||||||||
5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 7 | E 5 | WSW 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 21 | SE 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | ESE 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SE 9 |
7 | 16 | 27 | 25 | 9 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 25 | 45 | 35 | 74 | 74 | 22 | 104 | 61 | 20 | 85 | 50 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | S 18 | S 18 | SW 18 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 21 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 7 |
6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 9 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 32 | 19 | 18 | 51 | 17 | 17 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SE 5 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | S 21 | W 14 | W 13 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 14 |
6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 2 | E 4 | — | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 |
— | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | 25 | 21 | 18 | 55 | 64 | 122 | 342 | 524 | 407 | 282 | 293 | 69 | 92 | 89 | 67 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 123 | 18 | 18 | 95 | 93 | 93 | 152 | 105 | 111 | 105 | 639 | 92 | 95 | 64 | 92 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
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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.










