Inchydoney Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.59° N 8.87° W

Inchydoney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 08 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inchydoney sea temperature is
15.6°C
1.4° 

Inchydoney surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Inchydoney surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, W swell with 1,780 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inchydoney this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 09) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 15th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun night, near gales from the SW by Tue night).

Thu
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WSW
5
1.5
WSW
6
1.8
WSW
8
1.6
WSW
8
1.3
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
7
1.3
SSE
5
1.4
SSE
6
1.3
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
1.8
SW
7
1.6
SW
8
1.7
SW
8
2.1
SSW
6
1.8
WSW
9
1.8
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
107
159
402
296
342
125
85
65
10
93
119
414
399
279
346
410
346
523
907
551
Wind (km/h)
40
WSW
40
WSW
35
WNW
35
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
25
W
5
SSW
30
ESE
30
SE
15
SSE
15
S
20
S
30
W
25
SW
30
SW
40
SSW
40
W
30
WNW
20
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
4:23PM3.34m
4:45AM3.36m
5:06PM3.49m
5:25AM3.51m
5:45PM3.58m
6:02AM3.59m
6:21PM3.59m
6:39AM3.60m
6:57PM3.52m
7:14AM3.53m
7:32PM3.39m
7:49AM3.39m
8:07PM3.21m
Low Tide
10:51PM0.31m
11:09AM0.22m
11:30PM0.19m
11:47AM0.13m
00:06AM0.14m
12:23PM0.11m
00:39AM0.15m
12:56PM0.15m
1:10AM0.22m
1:29PM0.26m
1:42AM0.34m
2:02PM0.42m
2:15AM0.51m
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Temp °C
15
15
14
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12
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15
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15
15
12
12
12
Feels °C
9
9
6
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8
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7
11
15
14
14
13
9
9
10
5
5
7
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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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