Inchydoney surf break

Inchydoney surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 IST
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Inchydoney surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Inchydoney sea temperature is
10.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Mar 26) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 26th Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 26th Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 25th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat night, strong winds from the WSW by Sun morning).

Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SW
2.4
W
1.4
WSW
0.7
W
0.8
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
SW
0.4
W
0.7
WSW
0.3
W
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
Period(s) (?)7141413121212452017149955716141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)71522116931711724715334471232463730305792129126106184133
Wind
(km/h)
50
W
50
WNW
40
NW
40
NW
20
WNW
15
W
30
WSW
25
WSW
15
N
20
NW
25
W
25
WNW
25
NW
20
WSW
45
WSW
45
WSW
30
W
25
W
30
W
15
W
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:00PM
3.20
9:30AM
2.97
10:02PM
2.94
10:39AM
2.71
11:20PM
2.75
12:06PM
2.60
12:51AM
2.74
1:33PM
2.70
2:09AM
2.90
2:39PM
2.90
3:06AM
3.11
3:30PM
3.13
3:52AM
3.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:26AM
0.64
3:53PM
0.78
4:40AM
0.87
5:16PM
0.96
6:13AM
0.97
6:51PM
0.97
7:40AM
0.89
8:10PM
0.82
8:47AM
0.71
9:09PM
0.61
9:38AM
0.51
9:56PM
0.41
10:20AM
0.35
Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Sunrise--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:13
Sunset6:53--6:55--6:57--6:59--7:00--7:01--7:04--
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1-------1------------
Temp. °C1067878911910791089101214151311
Feels °C (?)-1-6-4-22236442233037910106
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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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