
Surf Forecasts:
Inchydoney surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, WSW swell with 32 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inchydoney this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 0.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inchydoney over the next 16 days.
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Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Inchydoney.
Truth be told, it’s a pretty bleak picture for the next two weeks. The swell is tiny and the wind is all over the shop for most of it. Inchydoney is a sheltered river mouth that needs a decent swell from the southwest to do its thing, and we’re just not getting it. The combined energy is weak, barely hitting double figures or just creeping into the low triple digits (31 to 135), which tells you there’s nothing with any punch behind it. The water temp is sitting at 60°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze waiting for a set that never comes.
We’ve got a solid 10-day gap with no surf worth mentioning. From the 4th of July right through to around the 13th, you’re looking at ankle-snappers and knee-high wobble. The odd morning might see a bit of glass or offshore wind—like Wednesday the 8th morning with a glassy calm from the ESE, or Friday the 10th morning with a light offshore—but the swell is just 0.7ft to 1ft. It’s not enough to push through.
Even around the 12th and 13th, the swell starts to get a bit of period to it (16-19 seconds) and the cross-off wind is clean, but the wave heights are still only 0.7ft to 1ft. The energy does climb a bit on the 14th with a moderate 135 reading, but the wind swings cross and lumpy, so it’s messy. All of it is poor surf conditions.
The only sniff of something half-rideable comes at the very tail end, on Sunday the 19th. The morning shows a tiny 1ft SE swell with a short 7-second period, but with a cross-off breeze it’ll be clean. The afternoon picks up a bit more size to 3ft, but the period drops to 6 seconds and it’s cross-shore chop. It’s still poor surf conditions across the board, so even that is a real stretch to call a session.
Honestly, if you’re desperate and the wind is clean on one of those glassy mornings, you might get a few ankle-high dribblers on a longboard, but there’s no standout in this forecast. I’d be leaving the board at home for a while. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye out, but for now, it’s a flat spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SSW 17 |
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26 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 8 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 29 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | off | off | glassy | 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 | 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 | 8:54AM0.69m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | |
— | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | 9:50 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 13 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
5 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 6 | |
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 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 18 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 17 |
— | 5 | 8 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 8 | 20 | 5 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 12 | — | — | — | S 11 | — | S 10 | S 12 | W 10 | SE 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | S 18 | SW 12 | S 18 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 11 |
— | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | — | WSW 3 | SW 3 | — | SW 3 | WSW 2 | — | SW 2 | W 3 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | W 3 | — | — | N 3 | NNE 3 |
26 | 7 | — | 6 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 123 | 102 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 96 | 98 | 123 | 93 | 93 | 123 | 93 | 95 | 95 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 64 | 18 |
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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.











