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Inchydoney surfForecast / Cork / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 04 Apr 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
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 Tuesday (Apr 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. 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 6.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) 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 1.6m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 7th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 7th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 4th Apr) | 20ft (6.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inchydoney over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, gales from the SW by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Fri 10 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 7 | |
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 kJ (?) | 306 | 630 | 2630 | 4642 | 687 | 569 | 137 | 444 | 794 | 428 | 1358 | 355 | 241 | 98 | 215 | 187 | 356 | 194 | 265 | 303 | 322 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:16AM 3.47 | 7:32PM 3.47 | 7:49AM 3.35 | 8:06PM 3.34 | 8:23AM 3.18 | 8:40PM 3.16 | 8:58AM 2.97 | 9:17PM 2.95 | 9:36AM 2.76 | 9:59PM 2.73 | 10:22AM 2.55 | 10:52PM 2.53 | 11:24AM 2.39 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:15AM 0.20 | 1:29PM 0.26 | 1:47AM 0.29 | 1:59PM 0.37 | 2:18AM 0.44 | 2:31PM 0.53 | 2:53AM 0.63 | 3:06PM 0.72 | 3:31AM 0.83 | 3:47PM 0.92 | 4:19AM 1.04 | 4:42PM 1.11 | 5:26AM 1.20 | 5:59PM 1.23 | ||||||||
Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Fri 10 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:50 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:22 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | 9 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 6 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 1 | 2 | -2 | -9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | -4 | |
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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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