Inchydoney Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.59° N 8.87° W

Inchydoney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inchydoney sea temperature is
15.9°C
0.5° 

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


Inchydoney surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SW swell with 410 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 (Sep 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 19th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri morning, calm by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
7
0.8
WSW
8
1.4
WSW
5
1.7
SW
6
2
SW
6
1.5
SW
7
1.1
SW
7
0.8
SW
7
0.6
SW
7
0.6
SW
7
0.6
SW
7
0.5
SW
6
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
WSW
9
0.5
W
10
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
W
10
0.3
W
13
0.3
W
12
0.3
WSW
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
156
76
102
230
307
237
123
55
38
29
29
18
17
29
53
93
56
31
26
13
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
20
W
40
WSW
40
WSW
40
SW
25
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25
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10
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5
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15
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SW
15
WSW
15
SW
5
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High Tide
9:56PM2.76m
10:19AM2.72m
10:45PM2.52m
11:17AM2.49m
11:54PM2.34m
12:40PM2.37m
1:28AM2.31m
2:12PM2.43m
2:48AM2.45m
3:17PM2.62m
3:41AM2.68m
4:02PM2.86m
Low Tide
4:07AM0.93m
4:40PM1.05m
5:04AM1.14m
5:51PM1.23m
6:27AM1.27m
7:22PM1.27m
7:57AM1.23m
8:41PM1.16m
9:07AM1.06m
9:38PM0.96m
9:57AM0.84m
10:21PM0.73m
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Temp °C
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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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