Surf Forecasts:
Inchydoney surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with 104 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s is also forecast. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7AM. 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 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inchydoney over the next 16 days.
Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—the next couple of weeks are a real struggle for decent waves around Inchydoney. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with hardly any surf worth paddling out for, so save your energy and don’t expect much.
The whole 16-day run is pretty much a bust. There’s a massive gap of almost no usable surf from now until the end of the third week of July. We get a little bump towards the very end, but it comes with some serious drawbacks. The water temp is sitting at 60°F at first mention, which is about bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
From Saturday the 11th to Friday the 24th, it’s mostly tiny slop. You’re looking at swell heights barely reaching 1 ft or 1 ft, with short, weak periods. The combined energy never really gets going, mostly sitting below 100 (like 36, 34, 99), and when it does push into triple digits around Tuesday the 15th (104 and 117), the wave comment still says “poor surf conditions.” Winds are mostly cross-off or cross, which keeps things clean, but there’s simply no swell to work with. It’s frustrating, but that’s the way it is. For a spot like Inchydoney, which is inconsistent and sheltered, this kind of blank run is normal.
Now, if you’re really desperate, the one day that might get your heart beating is Friday, July 24th.
Inchydoney (river) (Ireland) shows a pulse of swell: 6 ft in the morning and 5 ft in the afternoon, coming from the WSW. The combined energy jumps right up to 429 then 519, which is proper moderate energy. But here’s the catch—that swell is short period (8 and 9 seconds), so it’s going to be lumpy and lack power. Wind is cross-onshore from the SW at 12 mph, so conditions will be choppy. The wave comment still says “poor surf conditions.” With that swell size and onshore chop, it’s more of a messy, powerful mushburger. Not a standout, but it’s the only thing on the horizon.
Honestly, for the whole fortnight, there are no standouts. Nothing is worth a special trip. Keep an eye on things, but this is a chalk-it-up-and-wait kind of outlook.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the ENE by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue morning, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | E 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 21 | SE 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
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 kJ | 29 | 45 | 25 | 25 | 45 | 41 | 74 | 74 | 32 | 104 | 61 | 51 | 85 | 85 | 37 | 70 | 41 | 42 | 34 | 33 | 33 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 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 | 7:07AM3.60m | 7:32PM3.73m | 7:53AM3.58m | 8:18PM3.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:32PM0.03m | 2:01AM0.09m | 2:19PM0.07m | 2:47AM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | SSW 17 | E 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 21 | SE 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | E 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SW 5 |
| kJ | 6 | 29 | 19 | 25 | 45 | 41 | 74 | 74 | 22 | 104 | 61 | 25 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 70 | 11 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | W 8 | ESE 7 | S 21 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 32 | 19 | 18 | 51 | 85 | 85 | 37 | 5 | 41 | 42 | 34 | 33 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | S 11 | SSW 16 | — | W 8 | S 21 | W 14 | W 12 | W 11 | S 7 | S 6 | ESE 6 | SE 4 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | W 8 | S 7 | WSW 4 | W 8 | S 16 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 29 | 2 | 25 | — | 1 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 25 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 33 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | E 6 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | SW 4 | — |
| kJ | 14 | 45 | — | 91 | 106 | 267 | 440 | 470 | 210 | 109 | 123 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 4 | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 123 | 105 | 105 | 92 | 639 | 92 | 123 | 10 | 92 | 95 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 95 | 18 | 10 | 105 | 92 |
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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).
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