Inchydoney Surf Break

Inchydoney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.59° N 8.87° W

Issued: 12 am 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Inchydoney sea temperature is
14.0° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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


Inchydoney surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,584 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inchydoney this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 28th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Sun morning).

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SW
8
0.1
S
19
1.1
E
5
0.2
W
11
0.8
SE
6
0.3
W
11
1
SSE
5
1.2
SSE
6
1.9
S
7
1.8
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
7
1.9
SSW
7
2.4
SW
8
2.1
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
0.9
SW
10
0.7
SW
7
0.6
WSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
7
17
12
7
57
9
43
20
56
112
326
295
180
348
783
1407
614
180
43
48
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
10
SW
10
NNE
15
E
20
E
25
ENE
15
E
15
E
10
NNE
15
SSW
20
S
20
S
35
S
30
SW
30
WSW
35
WSW
35
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
25
SW
40
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
12:48PM2.77m
1:21AM2.76m
1:51PM2.73m
2:21AM2.73m
2:50PM2.76m
3:16AM2.76m
3:42PM2.83m
4:05AM2.82m
4:29PM2.92m
4:50AM2.91m
5:11PM3.01m
5:31AM2.99m
5:51PM3.10m
Low Tide
6:51AM0.84m
7:19PM0.85m
7:49AM0.90m
8:18PM0.90m
8:45AM0.90m
9:13PM0.89m
9:37AM0.86m
10:04PM0.83m
10:23AM0.79m
10:49PM0.76m
11:06AM0.71m
11:31PM0.68m
11:47AM0.62m
00:11AM0.61m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:16
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:55
 mm
2
1
14
Temp °C
22
24
23
20
20
18
19
20
19
17
17
16
16
16
14
15
15
14
15
15
15
Feels °C
23
25
25
20
19
16
17
19
20
15
15
14
11
11
8
8
8
10
12
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
5
0.3
SW
7
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SW
8
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
W
9
0.7
E
5
0.8
SE
6
0.7
SE
5
0.2
W
10
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.5
WSW
7
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
1.5
SW
12
0.9
SW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
8
Energy kJ
7
7
17
9
5
6
25
43
28
8
25
26
23
30
44
42
81
614
180
31
48
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
7
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
SW
4
0.3
W
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
7
0.2
W
11
0.3
WSW
12
0.3
W
11
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.3
SSW
15
0.2
WSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
8
7
1
12
2
2
9
26
20
26
8
2
43
20
81
39
35
35
34
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
4
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
SE
4
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SW
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
1
2
1
7
7
1
12
6
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
E
3
1.1
E
5
0.4
SE
4
0.2
ENE
5
1
SSE
5
1.2
SSE
6
1.9
S
7
1.8
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
7
1.9
SSW
7
2.4
SW
8
2.1
SW
13
0.7
SW
7
Energy kJ
2
3
57
5
2
56
112
326
295
180
348
783
1407
43
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
300
478
399
278
98
92
93
92
18
93
111
107
300
300
283
468
283
64
102
113
282
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
4
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
9
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
7
9
6
5
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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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