Surf Forecasts:
Inchydoney surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 85 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 0.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
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.
Well, I’ll be honest with you, it’s a bit of a flat spell ahead. We’re looking at a run of real small stuff right through the period. The first solid recommendation for a surf doesn't roll in until Monday the 20th, and even then it's a marginal call. Before that, from now through to Sunday the 19th, it’s pretty much a write-off with tiny, weak swell and dodgy wind. You’d be hard-pressed to get a ride.
The only break we’ve got to work with is Inchydoney, a sheltered river mouth spot that’s a good beginner wave when it's working. But it’s inconsistent, so don't expect a lot. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The standout window, if you can call it that, is the morning of Monday the 20th. We’ve got a tiny pulse of 2ft swell from the east with a short period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy is a weak 46. The wind will be a gentle offshore from the north, which is a major positive as it’ll keep the surface clean. It’s too small for anyone but absolute beginners on a longboard or a foiler, but it’s the cleanest wave in the whole forecast.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. The rest of the week and into the start of the next is just more of the same: tiny, weak swell with onshore or cross-shore wind. The morning of Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th both have glassy conditions, but with only 0.7ft of swell, you’re just looking at a flat, oily ocean. Not worth paddling out for.
The energy is so low throughout this whole 16-day period that the numbers tell the story—most days the combined energy is under 50, and it gets as low as 7. There’s no punch for a paddle surfer. For a kite surfer, a few of those afternoons with a bit of wind and a tiny ripple might be more interesting, but for a surfboard, it’s a bust.
Bottom line: if you’re desperate for a splash, the cleanest chance is Monday morning the 20th at Inchydoney. Otherwise, keep the board in the car and wait for the next system.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 20 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | E 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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 kJ | 85 | 85 | 37 | 70 | 41 | 42 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 37 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 11 | 25 | 25 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-on | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:19AM3.55m | 6:44PM3.72m | 7:07AM3.60m | 7:32PM3.73m | 7:53AM3.58m | 8:18PM3.66m | 8:39AM3.49m | 9:04PM3.51m | 9:25AM3.33m | 9:50PM3.30m | 10:12AM3.14m | 10:38PM3.06m | 11:01AM2.93m | 11:29PM2.83m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:44PM0.08m | 1:13AM0.07m | 1:32PM0.03m | 2:01AM0.09m | 2:19PM0.07m | 2:47AM0.18m | 3:05PM0.18m | 3:32AM0.33m | 3:51PM0.35m | 4:17AM0.52m | 4:38PM0.56m | 5:04AM0.71m | 5:28PM0.77m | ||||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | ENE 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ENE 4 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | E 5 | E 5 | SW 18 | E 6 | SE 4 | ESE 6 | SSW 16 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 85 | 85 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 33 | 33 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 35 | 11 | 12 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 4 | SSW 13 | E 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 12 | S 21 | S 20 | SSW 19 | SE 6 | W 8 | SSW 18 | E 4 | SW 16 | SE 7 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 37 | 70 | 41 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 37 | 6 | 1 | 30 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 6 | W 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 6 | S 16 | E 4 | W 8 | S 21 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 12 | SW 19 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SE 7 | W 10 | W 9 |
| kJ | 17 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 42 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | — | E 5 | E 5 | — | ENE 5 | SSW 6 | N 2 | NNE 3 | — | NNE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | — | E 6 | — | — | E 3 | E 5 | E 4 |
| kJ | 47 | 28 | — | 28 | 23 | — | 19 | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | 11 | 50 | 65 | — | 30 | — | — | 6 | 43 | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 92 | 92 | 10 | 10 | 123 | 10 | 18 | 1488 | 93 | 93 | 624 | 313 | 115 | 10 | 112 | 95 | 95 | 112 | 105 | 105 | 123 |
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