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Inchydoney surfForecast / Cork / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 30 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
14.2° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Inchydoney surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, WSW swell with 1,377 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inchydoney this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 31st May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inchydoney over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed morning, light winds from the SW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 6 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 10 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | |
179 | 614 | 553 | 447 | 329 | 332 | 290 | 92 | 240 | 796 | 441 | 281 | 188 | 558 | 1217 | 988 | 657 | 338 | 298 | 1071 | 540 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | on | on | cross | |
High Tide | 5:32PM3.19m | 5:50AM3.15m | 6:09PM3.23m | 6:27AM3.15m | 6:46PM3.23m | 7:03AM3.13m | 7:23PM3.19m | 7:40AM3.07m | 8:00PM3.12m | 8:17AM3.00m | 8:39PM3.03m | 8:57AM2.91m | 9:20PM2.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:29AM0.54m | 11:50PM0.53m | 12:04PM0.50m | 00:26AM0.51m | 12:40PM0.50m | 1:03AM0.53m | 1:17PM0.52m | 1:40AM0.58m | 1:55PM0.58m | 2:19AM0.65m | 2:34PM0.65m | 3:00AM0.75m | 3:17PM0.74m | 3:44AM0.83m | |||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:46 |
2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 2 | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WSW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 9 | SSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 10 |
 kJ | 133 | 123 | 128 | 447 | 329 | 81 | 81 | 55 | 35 | 294 | 17 | 41 | 123 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 42 | 338 | 125 | 48 | 540 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SSW 15 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | — | S 20 | SSW 14 | S 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | — | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 57 | 146 | — | 135 | 82 | — | 7 | 81 | 7 | 34 | 30 | 17 | 25 | 6 | — | 16 | 3 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 35 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 | — | SSW 18 | — | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | SW 12 | SSW 14 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 31 | — | 26 | 16 | — | — | — | 6 | 40 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | SW 4 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 6 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 10 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | ESE 3 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | W 5 |
| kJ | 179 | 614 | 553 | — | 22 | 332 | 290 | 92 | 240 | 796 | 441 | 281 | 188 | 558 | 1217 | 988 | 657 | 3 | 298 | 1071 | 106 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 293 | 111 | 64 | 111 | 113 | 64 | 111 | 113 | 64 | 327 | 93 | 299 | 433 | 433 | 825 | 478 | 93 | 93 | 277 | 420 |
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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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