Surf Forecasts:
Inchydoney surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WSW swell with 445 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with SE 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inchydoney over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Inchydoney. It’s a river break, pretty sheltered, so it needs a decent push from the right direction to get going. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – not a big deal, but it’s nice.
Truth is, the first week and a bit here is a real slow burn. There’s nothing doing from Monday the 24th right through until Thursday the 27th. The swell is tiny, mostly 1.0ft to 2ft, and the wind is all over the shop – cross, cross-off, or just plain messy. The combined energy is weak, sitting between 19 and 71, so you’re not missing a thing. It’s a full three-day gap with no surf worth talking about.
Thursday the 27th afternoon finally shows a pulse of life. We get a 3ft swell from the south, with a short period of 7 seconds, but the wind swings light cross-off from the NNE. It’s clean, and the combined energy climbs to 80. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s surfable, and after that quiet spell, it’s a welcome sight.
Friday the 28th is a step back, with the swell dropping to 1.0ft-1ft. The weekend, however, is a different story. Saturday the 29th brings a solid 6ft swell from the WSW, period a short 6 seconds, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore from the west, up to 22 mph. The combined energy jumps to 240 in the morning and 356 in the afternoon. That’s moderate energy, but the onshore wind is going to make it lumpy – it’s more of a kite session than a paddle session, to be honest.
Sunday the 30th is similar, with 6ft to 7ft swell from the SW, but the wind is fresh cross-onshore, and the energy is strong at 352 to 410. The conditions are going to be pretty rough. This stretch from the 29th to the 31st, with the swell over 5ft, is getting into the experienced-only zone. The best of this bunch is Monday the 31st morning: the swell drops to 5ft from the WSW, period 8 seconds, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the WNW. The combined energy is 277, and it’ll be clean. That’s your standout for the first week.
We then hit another lull on Tuesday the 1st of September, with the wind howling from the SW at 28 mph, making it a complete write-off. But the back half of the week looks better. The real standout is Wednesday the 2nd of September. The morning shows a 4ft swell from the WSW, period 7 seconds, with a moderate offshore wind from the north, and the combined energy is 219. It’s clean. Then Wednesday afternoon turns glassy – zero wind, 4ft from the WSW, and the energy is 222. That’s a magic window. It’s beginner-friendly, too, as the swell is under 5ft. That’s your best call.
The following days fade again. The period from Thursday the 3rd to Sunday the 7th is mostly poor, with swell under 5ft or blown out. The swell returns on Monday the 8th of September, but with a 4ft swell from the WSW and a long period of 15 seconds, the combined energy is a massive 1001. That’s very strong, and the wind is a moderate cross-shore. It’s a powerful groundswell, but with that long period, it’ll be better on reefs or points, and at a river break like Inchydoney, it might straighten out a bit. Still, it’s a promising long-range option, though less certain at this distance.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a struggle. Your best bet is Wednesday the 2nd of September, with that glassy afternoon. For something a bit bigger, Monday the 31st morning is clean. The long-range call on Monday the 8th of September is worth keeping an eye on, but it’s a wait-and-see job.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 7 | SSW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 12 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 9 |
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40 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 66 | 37 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 238 | 356 | 211 | 352 | 410 | 404 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:47PM2.66m | 4:11AM2.71m | 4:33PM2.87m | 4:52AM2.92m | 5:12PM3.08m | 5:28AM3.12m | 5:47PM3.27m | 6:02AM3.30m | 6:20PM3.42m | 6:36AM3.43m | 6:54PM3.52m | 7:09AM3.51m | 7:28PM3.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:09PM0.94m | 10:29AM0.83m | 10:53PM0.74m | 11:10AM0.63m | 11:31PM0.55m | 11:46AM0.44m | 00:06AM0.39m | 12:20PM0.29m | 00:39AM0.27m | 12:54PM0.19m | 1:12AM0.20m | 1:27PM0.16m | 1:45AM0.20m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SSW 14 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SE 4 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | WSW 4 | S 11 | — | S 8 | — | — | — |
18 | 36 | 159 | 28 | 13 | 33 | 30 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 66 | 37 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 2 | — | 5 | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | SE 6 | ENE 5 | SSW 12 | S 7 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | SSW 7 | WSW 5 | SSW 6 | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — |
40 | 3 | 34 | 34 | 24 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | W 8 | SW 8 | ESE 9 | SSW 13 | W 8 | SE 5 | W 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | W 7 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 5 | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — |
8 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | — | ESE 5 | — | — | — | NW 3 | N 4 | NNW 3 | — | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 9 |
60 | 175 | 192 | 31 | 32 | 17 | — | 11 | — | — | — | 6 | 14 | 1 | — | 238 | 356 | 211 | 352 | 410 | 404 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 93 | 7 | 10 | 93 | 10 | 92 | 105 | 93 | 64 | 0 | 126 | 152 | 478 | 107 | 291 | 244 | 93 | 297 | 297 | 299 |
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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.
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