
Surf Forecasts:
Inchydoney surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, SE swell with 125 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 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) 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 | 4PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inchydoney over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the next couple of weeks. I’ll keep it straight—no fluff, just what’s on the table.
Well, I gotta be honest with you, the outlook for the next 16 days is a bit of a bummer. We’re looking at a long stretch of underwhelming surf. The first real recommendation doesn’t show up until Saturday the 11th, and even then, it’s a tough sell.
The first session on Saturday the 11th offers a tiny 3 ft swell from the east with a short period of 6 seconds. That’s weak, with combined energy of only 77. The wind is a cross-shore from the east at 9 mph, so it’s messy and choppy. Honestly, it’s a write-off. The water temperature is 60°, which is about average for the time of year, but that won’t make up for the lack of waves.
From Sunday the 12th right through the middle of the week, we’ve got nothing but tiny, clean-looking waves. The swells are hanging around 0.7 ft to 1 ft, mostly from the SSW, with some long periods like 16 to 19 seconds on Sunday morning. Little bits of energy here and there (34 to 127 on the combined energy scale), but the size is just too small to ride. The wind is often cross-off or even glassy, which would be a dream if there was any swell. For a spot like Inchydoney, which is a river mouth, it’s inconsistent at the best of times, and right now it’s just not happening.
The best chance, and I mean the only real standout, is a very specific window. On the morning of Friday, July 17th, we have a glassy start with a 1.0 ft SSW swell and a period of 13 seconds. The wind is dead calm, glassy, with a WNW breeze at only 3 mph. The energy is low at 58, but the conditions will be pristine. It’s a sliver of hope, but the swell is tiny. For a beginner-friendly spot like this, it’s a chance to get the log out for some little knee-high runners, but don’t expect a barrel.
After that, it’s a long, flat spell. From Saturday the 18th all the way through to Saturday the 25th, we’re looking at 0.3 ft to 1.0 ft swells, mostly from the SSW or WSW, with energy dropping down to 17 or 20. The wind is often clean or offshore, but there’s simply no water moving. The last few days, like the 24th and 25th, get a tiny spike in windswell on the 25th afternoon with a 3 ft WSW swell, but it’s a short period of 4 seconds and the wind is a cross-onshore at 12 mph, making it choppy and ugly. That’s not surfable for a paddle board.
So, what’s the call? The best on offer is that Friday morning, July 17th, if you’re desperate for a glassy, clean session on a tiny wave. It’s the only true standout. The rest of the 16 days is a big gap with very little to recommend. It’s a blank run, and for a spot that’s often inconsistent, this is a normal stretch of quiet. Don’t hold your breath, but as always, forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat night, strong winds from the ENE by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 21 | SE 9 | SSW 19 | SE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
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45 | 25 | 25 | 45 | 28 | 74 | 125 | 32 | 104 | 61 | 35 | 85 | 85 | 37 | 70 | 41 | 42 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 3:34AM3.10m | 4:04PM3.24m | 4:33AM3.27m | 5:01PM3.44m | 5:28AM3.43m | 5:54PM3.61m | 6:19AM3.55m | 6:44PM3.72m | 7:07AM3.60m | 7:32PM3.73m | 7:53AM3.58m | 8:18PM3.66m | 8:39AM3.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:29PM0.59m | 9:59AM0.53m | 10:33PM0.42m | 10:58AM0.36m | 11:30PM0.26m | 11:53AM0.19m | 00:23AM0.13m | 12:44PM0.08m | 1:13AM0.07m | 1:32PM0.03m | 2:01AM0.09m | 2:19PM0.07m | 2:47AM0.18m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | |
— | 9:50 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | 9:44 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | E 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 21 | SE 9 | SSW 19 | SE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | E 6 | SE 6 | SSW 16 | E 4 | SSW 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SW 5 |
29 | 25 | 25 | 45 | 28 | 74 | 125 | 22 | 104 | 61 | 38 | 12 | 85 | 6 | 26 | 31 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 12 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | ESE 7 | S 21 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 7 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
1 | 5 | 9 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 74 | 32 | 4 | 15 | 35 | 85 | 14 | 8 | 70 | 41 | 42 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 16 | — | W 8 | S 21 | W 14 | SSW 15 | W 11 | SSW 14 | S 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | E 4 | E 4 | SSW 12 | W 8 | S 16 | W 8 | SW 11 |
2 | 25 | — | 1 | 9 | 4 | 21 | 2 | 19 | 3 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 37 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | — | ENE 5 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — |
45 | — | 91 | 98 | 200 | 440 | 389 | 271 | 131 | 170 | — | 4 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 123 | 105 | 105 | 137 | 639 | 105 | 111 | 18 | 92 | 95 | 18 | 95 | 123 | 10 | 10 | 123 | 18 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 537 |
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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.











