Inchydoney surf break

Inchydoney surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 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
10.4° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 18th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 18th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 16th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inchydoney over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
S
1.6
S
2.2
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.5
SSW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
1.8
SSW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
WSW
1.7
WSW
0.9
SW
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
SW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.6
WSW
Period(s) (?)6778814141371011111110101099151511
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1822294716298543893267017492901274116715961155596134633521424275
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
25
SSW
40
S
30
SSW
45
SW
40
WSW
25
SW
25
S
40
S
30
SW
40
SW
40
WSW
30
WNW
25
WNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
10
SW
5
WSW
10
SSE
15
SE
30
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
glassoncross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise6:43--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:30--
Sunset-8:29--8:30--8:32--8:34--8:36--8:37--8:38-
cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
-21022--331-----------
Temp. °C121111111110111111111191011911111010109
Feels °C (?)865421655531355988764
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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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