Inchydoney Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.59° N 8.87° W

Inchydoney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inchydoney sea temperature is
14.7°C
1.3° 

Inchydoney surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Inchydoney surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 28 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, W swell with 8,323 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inchydoney this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 28th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu morning, gales from the NNW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat morning, light winds from the SW by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
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0
0
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1
0
0
0
0
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0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
12
1.5
WSW
5
1.5
SW
9
1.1
SW
8
0.9
SSW
8
2.3
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.7
W
12
1.5
WSW
9
2.5
SW
7
3.5
SW
10
3
SW
11
1.7
SSW
10
1.4
WSW
11
1.4
SSW
8
2.3
SW
8
3
SSW
8
2.5
SW
11
3
SW
9
3
SW
9
2.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
762
96
328
151
101
993
277
763
402
716
2418
1750
555
513
270
600
1078
1591
1464
1509
2436
Wind (km/h)
35
WNW
35
W
25
W
5
SSW
40
ESE
65
NNW
45
WNW
40
WNW
20
W
45
SSW
45
WSW
40
WNW
30
WNW
20
W
35
SSE
45
SW
45
SW
40
WSW
35
W
35
W
25
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
on
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
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cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
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cross-on
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cross
cross
cross
High Tide
2:28PM2.61m
2:55AM2.65m
3:18PM2.83m
3:40AM2.90m
4:00PM3.08m
4:20AM3.16m
4:39PM3.32m
4:58AM3.40m
5:17PM3.51m
5:37AM3.58m
5:56PM3.64m
6:16AM3.70m
6:37PM3.68m
Low Tide
8:53PM0.96m
9:13AM0.86m
9:39PM0.74m
9:57AM0.63m
10:20PM0.51m
10:37AM0.41m
10:58PM0.31m
11:16AM0.22m
11:35PM0.15m
11:54AM0.09m
00:13AM0.06m
12:34PM0.03m
00:53AM0.05m
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Temp °C
12
12
11
13
12
12
11
11
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15
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12
12
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16
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12
12
13
Feels °C
4
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8
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6
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9
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9
9
9
4
3
8
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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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