Surf Forecasts:
Inchydoney surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, W swell with 499 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 (Aug 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inchydoney over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Inchydoney over the next couple of weeks.
Well, I gotta be straight with you. This is a tough stretch. The river mouth at Inchydoney is a sheltered little setup, needing that perfect combo of a solid SW groundswell and clean winds to really fire. Looking at the 16-day window, we're mostly starved for size and battling onshore junk. There’s a big dry spell right at the start here, with nothing worth getting wet for until we hit the middle of next week.
The first real glimmer of hope, and honestly the standout of the whole period, shows up on Wednesday, the 19th of August. It's not huge, but it’s the best we've got. We’re looking at a 4ft swell from the WSW, and that's rolling in with a moderate offshore breeze from the NNW. The wind will be keeping things clean. That afternoon looks even better with a 4ft swell from the WSW, a period of 11 seconds, and still a clean cross-off breeze. It's a day for a log or a fish, not charging, but for this spot it’s the pick of the bunch.
Thursday the 20th has a clean morning with offshore wind, but the swell drops right down to 1ft. Not much there.
After that, we go into another quiet spell. There's a tiny moment on Saturday the 22nd of August in the afternoon – glassy conditions and a little 1ft groundswell. The description says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," so you could get a fun little knee-high wave if you're desperate, but don't expect much.
The end of the period gets bigger but messier. By Thursday the 27th of August, the swell pumps up to 6ft from the SW, and even 7ft that afternoon. But the wind is howling fresh cross-onshore, trashing the surface. That kind of size and power with that wind is just lumpy, bumpy, and messy – more of a kite-surfing session than a clean paddle. For the experts only, and even then, it's a battle. Friday the 28th cleans up a bit with a 5ft swell and cross-off wind, but it's still a far cry from perfect.
So, to wrap it up: mark your calendar for Wednesday the 19th of August. It's the only day that has a real pulse. The rest of the window is either flat, blown out, or a combination of both. It's a typical late-summer lull for this stretch of coast. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, you might want to wax up the longboard and just wait for that one clean session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | S 19 | SW 18 | WSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 17 | SW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
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85 | 51 | 64 | 39 | 28 | 21 | 11 | 55 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 64 | 69 | 43 | 56 | 82 | 339 | 298 | 296 | 91 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:05AM3.57m | 6:29PM3.73m | 6:49AM3.66m | 7:12PM3.76m | 7:31AM3.66m | 7:54PM3.70m | 8:12AM3.58m | 8:34PM3.54m | 8:52AM3.42m | 9:14PM3.31m | 9:33AM3.21m | 9:55PM3.05m | 10:16AM2.96m | 10:40PM2.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:31PM0.03m | 00:56AM0.04m | 1:14PM-0.03m | 1:37AM0.04m | 1:55PM0.01m | 2:17AM0.12m | 2:34PM0.13m | 2:54AM0.28m | 3:13PM0.32m | 3:32AM0.48m | 3:53PM0.55m | 4:12AM0.70m | 4:36PM0.79m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 14 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | ENE 4 | WSW 7 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
85 | 51 | 64 | 39 | 28 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 30 | 31 | 10 | 56 | 28 | 59 | 298 | 296 | 91 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 10 | SW 13 | S 14 | ENE 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | — | W 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 19 | W 8 | SSW 17 | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 28 | — | 51 | 49 | 47 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SE 4 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 19 | — | — | — | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | — | N 2 | — | N 3 | N 3 | W 8 | NNE 3 | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NNW 4 |
— | 5 | — | 1 | — | 8 | 3 | 55 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 64 | 69 | 43 | 27 | 82 | 339 | 31 | 18 | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 123 | 284 | 18 | 293 | 92 | 299 | 488 | 105 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 299 | 111 | 123 | 113 | 433 | 468 | 294 | 122 | 0 |
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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.











