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Inchydoney surfForecast / Cork / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inchydoney this week:
The surf forecast for Inchydoney over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 19th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 19th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inchydoney over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun morning, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
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 kJ (?) | 218 | 555 | 924 | 513 | 300 | 152 | 62 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 38 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 14 | 14 | 26 | 58 | 50 | 48 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | glass | glass | glass | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:43PM 2.97 | 4:09AM 2.98 | 4:33PM 3.17 | 4:53AM 3.18 | 5:14PM 3.34 | 5:32AM 3.34 | 5:50PM 3.45 | 6:07AM 3.45 | 6:24PM 3.51 | 6:40AM 3.50 | 6:57PM 3.49 | 7:13AM 3.48 | 7:29PM 3.42 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:17PM 0.64 | 10:37AM 0.55 | 11:02PM 0.47 | 11:18AM 0.38 | 11:39PM 0.34 | 11:54AM 0.26 | 12:12AM 0.26 | 12:26PM 0.20 | 12:42AM 0.22 | 12:56PM 0.20 | 1:11AM 0.24 | 1:26PM 0.25 | 1:40AM 0.32 | ||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | 2 | 7 | 1 | - | 5 | 11 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cork
The wind is still cross-on at Inchydoney (fresh winds from the SW at CorkAirport 39 km from Inchydoney). 1.9m 9s swell from the SW with a 1.4m 5s windswell, also from the SW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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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 12 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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