Surf Forecasts:
Inchydoney surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, SW swell with 160 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inchydoney this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inchydoney over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s talk about what’s on offer around here, and I’ll be straight with you – it’s a pretty grim run for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got Inchydoney as the only break on the cards, and honestly, it’s a tough watch. The forecast is almost entirely filled with “poor surf conditions” and scores that don’t inspire any hope. There’s a long, dry gap from now all the way through to the middle of August, with nothing worth paddling out for.
Let’s get into it. For the first week and a half, it’s a write-off. From Wednesday the 5th of August right through to Tuesday the 18th of August, every single session is rated as poor. The swell is tiny, mostly around 0.7 ft to 3 ft, with a weak combined energy that rarely gets above 100 (27 to 74). The winds are all over the shop – cross-offshores, cross-onshores, and onshores – but the swell just isn’t there to make anything of it. Even when we get a bit of a bump on Saturday the 8th of August, with 5 ft of short-period SW swell (7 seconds), the combined energy hits 293 (moderate), but it’s messy with a cross-onshore wind and choppy conditions. It’s a beach setup, but with that wind, it’s honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The only glimmer, and I mean a tiny one, comes on Wednesday the 19th of August. For the morning, we finally get a glassy session with a light wind from the SE. The swell is still small at 3 ft from the WSW (9-second period), with a combined energy of 125 (moderate). It’s labelled “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and it’s the only time in the whole 16-day window that the score even reaches a 1. That’s as good as it gets. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.
So, to sum it up: there’s no standout, no session to get excited about. Just that one quiet, glassy morning on the 19th at Inchydoney. It’s a river break, sheltered, and inconsistent, so when it does break, it’s a rare treat. But with only 3 ft of swell, it’s not going to be anything to write home about. If you’re a beginner, it’s small enough to be safe, but the inconsistency means it’s a gamble. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a blank run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | W 4 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | SSE 3 | SE 4 | WSW 10 |
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 kJ | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 14 | 17 | 160 | 122 | 54 | 14 | 21 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 57 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:13AM3.09m | 10:39PM3.03m | 11:06AM2.95m | 11:38PM2.88m | 12:11PM2.84m | 00:50AM2.78m | 1:29PM2.82m | 2:10AM2.80m | 2:47PM2.93m | 3:23AM2.96m | 3:55PM3.15m | 4:25AM3.18m | 4:52PM3.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:31PM0.65m | 4:59AM0.74m | 5:29PM0.78m | 6:03AM0.85m | 6:42PM0.86m | 7:21AM0.89m | 8:06PM0.84m | 8:42AM0.81m | 9:24PM0.70m | 9:54AM0.63m | 10:29PM0.49m | 10:53AM0.39m | 11:24PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SSW 13 | WSW 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 12 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 13 | WSW 6 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 10 |
| kJ | 10 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 54 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 57 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | WSW 4 | S 16 | SW 6 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 15 | S 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 10 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 17 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | S 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 6 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 5 | W 9 | WNW 10 | — | SW 11 | W 8 | SE 4 | SE 5 | W 5 | S 13 | W 5 | SW 11 | W 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | W 4 | NW 3 | — | SW 3 | WSW 2 | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WNW 2 | W 3 | WSW 4 | WNW 3 | — | SW 6 | — | SSE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 9 | 12 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 160 | 122 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 2 | — | 9 | — | 3 | 11 | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 537 | 757 | 299 | 113 | 123 | 111 | 111 | 123 | 93 | 113 | 111 | 93 | 102 | 102 | 102 | 96 | 95 | 107 | 111 | 111 | 93 |
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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).
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