Inchydoney surf break

Inchydoney surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 14 Dec 2025 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
11.1° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 12 days are 2.1m 21s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 18) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 15th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 15th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 18th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 21s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inchydoney over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed night, near gales from the SSW by Fri night).

Sun
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
2
3
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
SSW
2.4
S
1.3
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
3
SSW
4
SSW
1.6
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.8
WSW
2.5
S
1.4
WSW
1.3
S
2
SW
3.5
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)991114141414148922201910169898813
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2752916416254774577433336988263025813352225214768832935671534418375382
Wind
(km/h)
50
SSW
15
WNW
5
NW
5
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
WSW
35
SSW
45
SSW
45
SSW
15
WSW
10
E
25
WSW
25
W
25
WSW
30
SW
40
SSW
25
WSW
25
W
30
WNW
25
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
crossononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:27AM
2.70
1:54PM
2.74
2:20AM
2.78
2:43PM
2.81
3:06AM
2.89
3:26PM
2.91
3:47AM
3.01
4:06PM
3.00
4:26AM
3.11
4:44PM
3.08
5:04AM
3.18
5:21PM
3.13
5:40AM
3.23
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:24PM
0.94
7:50AM
0.91
8:15PM
0.88
8:40AM
0.84
9:01PM
0.80
9:24AM
0.75
9:42PM
0.70
10:05AM
0.66
10:21PM
0.61
10:44AM
0.58
10:59PM
0.53
11:22AM
0.53
11:37PM
0.48
11:59AM
0.50
Sun
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunrise--8:33--8:34--8:36--8:36--8:37--8:37--8:37
Sunset4:24--4:25--4:25--4:25--4:25--4:25--4:27--
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
53-----149252---38---
Temp. °C13119978910111210997910118898
Feels °C (?)4677456123763-12332232
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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 12 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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