
Surf Forecasts:
Inchydoney surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, W swell with 86 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with W 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inchydoney over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, let’s talk Inchydoney. It’s a rough 16-day forecast, I won’t sugarcoat it. There’s a long dry spell before we see anything worth paddling for.
From Saturday the 4th through Thursday the 9th, it’s dead. The swell is tiny, mostly 0.6ft to 3ft, and the combined energy is weak, barely hitting 88. Winds are cross or onshore, making it choppy and messy. There’s a glassy moment on Thursday the 9th morning, but with a 0.6ft west swell at 9 seconds, you’re not catching anything. A long break with no surf.
Finally, on Friday the 10th, we get a window. The morning is clean with a northwesterly cross-off breeze at 12 mph, but the swell is only 1ft from the WSW at 8 seconds. Energy is a weak 39. The afternoon is where it’s at: offshore north wind at 12 mph, a 3ft west swell, 8-second period, and combined energy jumps to 115 (moderate). It’s surfable, but very ordinary. That’s your best shot in the whole outlook.
From Saturday the 11th to Sunday the 19th, we see clean conditions on and off, especially the 11th and 12th with offshore winds, but the swell stays tiny—0.3ft to 1ft. There are long-period swells (17 to 21 seconds) from the SSW, but they’re just ripples. On Tuesday the 14th, energy hits 142 (moderate) with a 1ft SSW swell at 18 seconds, but it’s still small. Clean, but flat.
Inchydoney is an inconsistent, sheltered river break, and this forecast shows why. The best swell direction is from the SW, and we get some of that, but it lacks size and power. Crowds are around sometimes, but you won’t need to worry about that. Water temp is about 60°F, pretty average for the season.
The standout is Friday afternoon the 10th at Inchydoney. 3ft from the west, clean offshore wind, moderate energy at 115. That’s the one to aim for. Everything else is flat or mediocre. A quiet run, but that’s how it goes here sometimes.
Keep an eye on it—things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 4 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 12 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 |
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83 | 25 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 8 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 26 | 22 | 86 | 11 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 8:58PM3.14m | 9:15AM3.05m | 9:38PM3.08m | 9:57AM2.99m | 10:22PM3.01m | 10:45AM2.92m | 11:13PM2.94m | 11:40AM2.87m | 00:12AM2.89m | 12:44PM2.86m | 1:18AM2.89m | 1:53PM2.91m | 2:28AM2.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:57PM0.55m | 3:20AM0.63m | 3:36PM0.61m | 4:00AM0.69m | 4:19PM0.68m | 4:46AM0.74m | 5:08PM0.75m | 5:38AM0.79m | 6:05PM0.79m | 6:39AM0.81m | 7:11PM0.79m | 7:46AM0.78m | 8:21PM0.73m | ||||||||
5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 15 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | SSW 13 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 3 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 |
5 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 26 | 22 | 13 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | W 8 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 9 | SW 12 | S 18 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
— | — | 5 | 8 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 8 | 20 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | S 11 | — | — | S 12 | W 10 | SE 5 | — | — | SSW 12 | S 18 | SW 12 | S 18 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 11 |
— | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | — | WSW 3 | SW 3 | — | SW 3 | WSW 2 | — | SW 3 | WSW 3 | W 4 | WSW 2 | NNW 2 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | N 4 |
83 | 25 | 7 | — | 6 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 86 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 468 | 123 | 102 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 92 | 111 | 113 | 93 | 93 | 123 | 92 | 93 | 113 | 18 | 93 | 0 | 152 |
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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.










