Surf Forecasts:
Inchydoney surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, WSW swell with 77 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inchydoney this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inchydoney over the next 16 days.
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Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Truth be told, it’s a tough stretch for surf around here. We’re looking at a long, flat spell to start, with hardly any energy in the water. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t show up until Tuesday, July 14th, and even then it’s a marginal call. So we’ve got a solid week of nothing worth chasing before things start to flicker.
The best window looks to be Monday, July 13th, through to Tuesday, July 14th. The standout is Inchydoney, which is a river mouth setup, so it can handle a bit of direction. On Monday afternoon, we’ve got a moderate wave energy (117) with a clean, cross-off breeze from the NNW. The swell is only 1 ft out of the SSW, but it’s got a very long period of 19 seconds, which is proper groundswell. That’s going to wrap in nicely, offering long, clean lines. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Tuesday morning, July 14th, is also worth a look. It’s glassy with a 1 ft SSW swell and a long period of 18 seconds. The wave energy is moderate (103) and the conditions are surfable, though very ordinary. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’s the best we’ve got. Expect it to be a bit inconsistent – that’s just the nature of the spot with these long-period swells. Could be a few people out, but nothing wild.
After that, it drops right back off. The rest of the week and into the next offers nothing but small, chopped-up leftovers. Thursday, July 16th, sees a bump in wind but no size, and Friday, July 17th, is clean but tiny. There’s a very small chance on Saturday, July 18th, but again, it’s not worth the drive.
So, to put it straight: there’s no proper surf on the cards. The only real option is a very small, clean window on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning at Inchydoney. If you’re desperate for a paddle and a few little ones, go for it. Otherwise, this is a good stretch to get the gear sorted for when the next real swell comes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 4 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 19 | W 10 | SSW 12 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 74 | 24 | 47 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 8 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 8:36AM3.10m | 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 | 2:57PM0.55m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | WSW 9 | SW 15 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | SSW 12 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 12 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 8 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 8 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | S 11 | — | — | S 12 | S 6 | — | S 19 | S 19 | S 17 | S 18 | SW 18 | — | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 12 | — | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 4 | WSW 9 | WSW 2 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 2 | SW 3 | WSW 2 | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 2 | N 3 |
| kJ | 74 | 24 | 47 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 284 | 468 | 102 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 95 | 123 | 93 | 93 | 95 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 98 | 254 |
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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).
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