Surf Forecasts:
Inchydoney surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, WSW swell with 143 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with W 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 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s 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 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inchydoney over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer down at Inchydoney for the next couple of weeks. I'll be straight with ya – it's a pretty quiet stretch ahead.
We're looking at a solid run of small, weak surf for most of the period. The swell energy is in the low two-digits for the foreseeable future, like that 19 reading on Sunday morning, and it barely climbs. The water is sitting at 66°, which is 5° warmer than what you'd usually expect this time of year – that's a notable anomaly and a real treat for the skin.
For the first week and a half, don't get your hopes up. From Sunday the 16th all the way through to Monday the 24th, the waves are puny – we're talking 0.7ft to 1ft for most of it. The wind is often a cross breeze, which doesn't help the small stuff at all. The guidance says this is an inconsistent spot anyway, and it's living up to that reputation. The only slight glimmer comes late on Friday the 21st afternoon, where we see surfable but very ordinary conditions. It's clean with a gentle offshore breeze from the North, but the swell is still only 1ft and the energy is just 91. It's not worth a special trip.
Now, there is a bit of a pulse in the second week. We start to see some proper energy build around Thursday the 27th. The swell jumps to 6ft on the morning from the SSW, with a short period of 6 seconds, and the energy cranks up to 316. That's the most interesting it gets, but here's the catch – the wind is a strong cross-onshore from the Southwest, making for choppy conditions. It's still listed as poor for surfing. By Friday the 28th morning, the swell holds at 5ft with energy at 481, but again, cross-onshore wind and rain will make a mess of it.
For the absolute best on offer? It's a tough call. There's no true standout here. If you're desperate, the cleanest windows are the offshore mornings on Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st, but the swell size is tiny. That Friday afternoon I mentioned is the only time the forecast even hints at 'surfable'. The bigger swell late in the month has too much wind on it, and with that short period, it'll be lumpy and unattractive.
So overall, it's a lean two weeks. Put the board away and maybe check the forecast again in a few days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Wed morning, light winds from the NW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | WSW 4 | SSW 17 | WSW 4 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
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7 | 18 | 14 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 56 | 28 | 58 | 50 | 137 | 67 | 45 | 82 | 76 | 35 | 50 | 50 | 72 | 72 | 86 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 8:34PM3.54m | 8:52AM3.42m | 9:14PM3.31m | 9:33AM3.21m | 9:55PM3.05m | 10:16AM2.96m | 10:40PM2.79m | 11:04AM2.72m | 11:33PM2.55m | 12:06PM2.52m | 00:44AM2.40m | 1:26PM2.43m | 2:08AM2.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:34PM0.13m | 2:54AM0.28m | 3:13PM0.32m | 3:32AM0.48m | 3:53PM0.55m | 4:12AM0.70m | 4:36PM0.79m | 4:57AM0.92m | 5:28PM1.02m | 5:54AM1.11m | 6:36PM1.17m | 7:10AM1.21m | 7:58PM1.21m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | S 19 | SW 18 | WSW 7 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
5 | 7 | 12 | 20 | 31 | 10 | 56 | 28 | 58 | 50 | 49 | 67 | 45 | 30 | 39 | 35 | 34 | 50 | 72 | 72 | 86 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | S 13 | SW 7 | SSW 18 | S 11 | S 19 | S 11 | S 10 | W 9 | S 11 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WSW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 |
6 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 47 | 42 | 82 | 15 | 26 | 50 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | W 11 | W 8 | S 11 | — | S 11 | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | SSW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | — |
7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 76 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 14 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 2 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 7 | WNW 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | N 4 | NNE 3 | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | E 4 | ENE 5 |
1 | 18 | 14 | — | 24 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 34 | 137 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 3 | — | 3 | 6 | 9 | 35 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 113 | 111 | 126 | 18 | 123 | 537 | 113 | 1433 | 427 | 427 | 484 | 486 | 288 | 468 | 294 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 30 | 0 |
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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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