Inchydoney Surf Break
Lat Long: 51.59° N 8.87° W

Inchydoney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Inchydoney

Issued: 6 pm 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inchydoney sea temperature is
14.2° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Inchydoney surf forecast from 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 2,369 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Wednesday (Jun 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 10th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 10th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 6th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly near gales.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Thu
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.6
SSW
6
4
SSE
9
2.5
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
2
SW
10
2.3
SW
7
2.4
SW
7
1.1
WSW
10
1.2
SW
10
1.4
SW
10
1.2
WSW
7
1
WSW
7
1
WSW
10
0.7
SW
6
0.6
SW
9
1
S
4
1.7
SSW
6
3
SSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1775
980
496
161
2369
1982
1188
784
500
606
241
262
377
120
93
196
39
65
36
220
998
Wind (km/h)
40
WNW
20
W
25
SSW
40
SSE
25
S
40
NW
35
W
30
SW
35
SSW
40
SSW
20
W
25
W
35
WSW
25
W
25
W
25
WSW
10
WSW
25
ESE
30
ESE
35
SSW
40
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:39PM3.03m
8:57AM2.91m
9:20PM2.94m
9:39AM2.82m
10:05PM2.85m
10:27AM2.75m
10:55PM2.80m
11:22AM2.71m
11:52PM2.78m
12:23PM2.73m
00:55AM2.83m
1:27PM2.82m
1:58AM2.93m
Low Tide
3:00AM0.75m
3:17PM0.74m
3:44AM0.83m
4:03PM0.83m
4:33AM0.90m
4:54PM0.89m
5:27AM0.93m
5:51PM0.91m
6:26AM0.90m
6:51PM0.87m
7:26AM0.83m
7:52PM0.77m
8:25AM0.70m
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
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9:45
9:46
9:47
9:49
9:49
9:50
9:51
9:52
 mm
1
1
6
15
2
3
3
1
5
2
Temp °C
12
11
13
12
14
15
13
14
15
15
12
13
13
11
13
13
11
13
14
14
14
Feels °C
4
5
6
4
10
8
6
9
8
8
7
6
6
5
7
7
7
8
11
9
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
12
0.2
SSW
14
0.6
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
12
2.5
SW
13
0.3
E
6
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
12
1.4
SSW
7
1.2
SW
10
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.3
WSW
9
0.1
SW
13
0.3
WSW
9
0.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
1775
980
18
111
46
1982
7
15
6
181
262
3
2
2
2
17
6
15
6
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
1.3
SE
8
1.1
WSW
10
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
11
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
11
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
21
20
18
17
239
241
5
5
4
4
2
6
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
21
Energy kJ
3
3
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
5
1.3
WSW
12
1.6
SSW
6
4
SSE
9
1.2
WNW
4
2.1
SW
12
2
SW
10
2.3
SW
7
2.4
SW
7
0.3
W
3
1.4
SW
10
1.2
WSW
7
1
WSW
7
1
WSW
10
0.7
SW
6
0.6
SW
9
1
S
4
1.7
SSW
6
3
SSW
8
Energy kJ
80
496
161
2369
52
1188
784
500
606
1
377
120
93
196
39
65
36
220
998
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
1
3
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
585
64
102
250
92
118
102
297
297
250
64
64
428
339
478
283
64
93
93
93
278
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
4
3
1
3
4
3
3
1
1
3
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
9
8
9
6
8
7
8
7
6
8
9
8
5
5
5
8
4
5
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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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