Surf Forecasts:
Inchydoney surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SE swell with 168 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 16s period with SSW 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 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inchydoney over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks around Inchydoney.
This is a tough one to call. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty grim for any proper surf. The biggest issue is that this spot is very sheltered, needing a good swell from the right direction, and we just aren’t getting that. For the first week, the swell is tiny, mostly under 2ft, and the wind is a constant problem. It’s not just small; it’s messy. There’s a long stretch here with no real standouts, just a lot of poor surf conditions. The combined energy of all swells is mostly in the double digits or low triple digits, meaning weak to moderate wave energy at best. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.
If you’re desperate for a paddle, the best chance of something clean is on Wednesday morning, August 26th. The wind goes glassy, calm, and the waves are a clean 3ft from the WSW, but the period is short at 7 seconds. It’s only a 1 out of 10, so don’t expect much. The energy is moderate (142). After that, conditions get windy again.
The second week looks even more lackluster. There’s a spike in swell around Sunday, August 30th, with 8ft from the SW and strong energy (1177), but it’s got a fresh cross-onshore wind, making it choppy and lumpy. That’s more for the wind-kiters than paddle surfers, and it’s way too big for beginners. The rest of the second week is back to tiny, weak swells with poor winds.
Honestly, there’s no good surf on offer here. A blank run like this is normal for Inchydoney when the swell direction isn’t cooperating. Keep an eye on the forecasts, though – it tends not to stay this poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the S by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | W 8 | WSW 7 | S 8 | S 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 73 | 82 | 39 | 35 | 50 | 50 | 85 | 72 | 86 | 76 | 79 | 80 | 79 | 87 | 34 | 34 | 22 | 86 | 84 | 58 | 23 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:04AM2.72m | 11:33PM2.55m | 12:06PM2.52m | 00:44AM2.40m | 1:26PM2.43m | 2:08AM2.39m | 2:46PM2.50m | 3:19AM2.51m | 3:47PM2.66m | 4:11AM2.71m | 4:33PM2.87m | 4:52AM2.92m | 5:12PM3.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:57AM0.92m | 5:28PM1.02m | 5:54AM1.11m | 6:36PM1.17m | 7:10AM1.21m | 7:58PM1.21m | 8:32AM1.18m | 9:13PM1.12m | 9:38AM1.03m | 10:09PM0.94m | 10:29AM0.83m | 10:53PM0.74m | 11:10AM0.63m | 11:31PM0.55m | |||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 8 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | E 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 7 | SSW 13 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 |
| kJ | 73 | 46 | 39 | 35 | 34 | 50 | 85 | 15 | 86 | 76 | 79 | 80 | 79 | 61 | 200 | 34 | 95 | 33 | 43 | 58 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WSW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | WSW 9 | SSW 15 | E 4 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 8 | E 5 | SSW 12 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 42 | 82 | 14 | 26 | 50 | 16 | 9 | 72 | 3 | 4 | 24 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 34 | 6 | 22 | 54 | 2 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | WNW 9 | WSW 8 | ENE 4 | WSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 5 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 3 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | E 3 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | — | ESE 6 | — | W 8 | WSW 7 | SW 4 | — |
| kJ | 10 | 4 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 33 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 62 | 87 | — | 91 | — | 86 | 84 | 18 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 624 | 468 | 294 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 10 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 111 | 111 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 111 | 0 | 123 | 18 |
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