Surf Forecasts:
Inchydoney surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSE swell with 140 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with SW 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inchydoney over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let's get into what's happening for the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, it's a tough outlook. The forecast is a long, flat spell with hardly anything to get a surfer out of bed. The only spot we've got to look at is Inchydoney, and it's a real mixed bag.
Inchydoney is a river break, sheltered from the swell, a beginner-friendly spot that's inconsistent and can get crowded at times. Right now, the water temp is sitting at 66°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing.
The first real, albeit tiny, glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Monday, August 3rd. We're looking at a tiny 3ft swell from the SW, with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is building a bit, hitting 124 (moderate), and the wind is a clean cross-off from the ENE. It's a solid score for a beach, but the swell is just too small and weak to get excited about. It's still a flat day in reality.
The only other standout is on Saturday, August 8th. The morning brings a 5ft swell from the SW, with a period of 6 seconds. The energy is a solid 165 (moderate), and we've got a clean offshore wind from the N. This is the biggest swell on offer, but it's important to note that the period is a short 6 seconds, which means it's windswell, lacking the punch and shape of a groundswell. It'll be powerful but messy, especially for a beach break. It's in the surfable-but-ordinary category. The afternoon sees it jump to 7ft, but the wind swings to a cross-on, turning it into a choppy mess. That's a no-go for surfing, and honestly, with that size and wind, it looks more interesting for kite surfing.
For the rest of the 16 days, it's a desert. We've got days of glassy conditions and clean looks, but the swell is a pathetic 0.3ft to 2ft with practically no energy. You'd be better off taking a longboard for a paddle and hoping for a ripple. It's a long, blank run, and for a spot like this that's inconsistent anyway, it's not all that unusual for the forecasts to look this bleak.
In short, if you're desperate, the Monday morning of the 3rd is the first real chance to get wet, but the real, albeit still ordinary, highlight is the morning of Saturday, August 8th. Keep your expectations on the floor.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 11 | W 12 | WSW 4 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 13 |
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 kJ | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 45 | 95 | 109 | 82 | 36 | 27 | 24 | 32 | 22 | 29 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:47PM3.30m | 7:02AM3.27m | 7:21PM3.36m | 7:36AM3.32m | 7:56PM3.38m | 8:11AM3.32m | 8:31PM3.35m | 8:48AM3.29m | 9:09PM3.28m | 9:28AM3.21m | 9:51PM3.17m | 10:13AM3.09m | 10:39PM3.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:07AM0.42m | 1:21PM0.34m | 1:41AM0.38m | 1:56PM0.32m | 2:15AM0.38m | 2:30PM0.35m | 2:50AM0.42m | 3:06PM0.42m | 3:26AM0.50m | 3:45PM0.52m | 4:08AM0.61m | 4:31PM0.65m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 10 | W 11 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 13 | S 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 45 | 95 | 109 | 82 | 36 | 27 | 24 | 32 | 22 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 11 | W 12 | S 12 | S 10 | — | S 10 | SSW 3 | W 10 | — | S 11 | S 16 | S 16 | E 4 | SSW 15 | E 5 | SW 14 | ESE 4 | E 4 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | W 9 | — | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | — | W 8 | — | — | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | SE 5 | SSW 15 | W 10 | SSW 13 | W 11 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 5 | — | — | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | WNW 3 | — | WSW 4 | W 3 | — | — | W 3 | — | — | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | SSW 6 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | — | 10 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 29 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 504 | 284 | 284 | 504 | 299 | 123 | 123 | 105 | 111 | 93 | 0 | 30 | 30 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 291 | 223 | 223 | 223 |
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