Surf Forecasts:
Inchydoney surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with 70 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 0.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inchydoney over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at the forecast for Inchydoney. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough run ahead. For the next couple of weeks, we’re looking at a real flat spell for the most part. The first decent surfable conditions don’t show up until Wednesday the 29th, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about. So, if you’re desperate for a paddle, you’ll be waiting a while.
The first real option to talk about is Wednesday morning, the 29th. The swell is tiny, only about 3ft from the WSW, and the period is a short 9 seconds. The combined energy is weak (104), so it’s not packing any punch. The good news is the wind is light from the NE, making for clean conditions. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 63°.
Now, for the standout, there’s nothing to highlight. The whole 16-day window is a bust. The surf is just too small and inconsistent to get excited about. The break itself is sheltered and inconsistent, so a blank run like this is more normal for the area. It tends not to stay poor for long, but this time it’s a proper dry spell.
On the 28th, there’s a bump in energy with a moderate 3ft swell from the WSW and a period of 8 seconds, but the wind is a messy cross-shore, making it choppy and poor. The 29th morning is the closest to a surfable session, but it’s still very ordinary.
So, to sum it up, keep your board in the car for a while. The 29th morning might give you a few knee-high rollers if you’re really keen, but don’t expect much. The setup is more interesting for a kite session than a proper paddle. The wait is long, but forecasts can change.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 20 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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 kJ | 85 | 37 | 70 | 41 | 42 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 37 | 15 | 12 | 30 | 30 | 11 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-on | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:44PM3.72m | 7:07AM3.60m | 7:32PM3.73m | 7:53AM3.58m | 8:18PM3.66m | 8:39AM3.49m | 9:04PM3.51m | 9:25AM3.33m | 9:50PM3.30m | 10:12AM3.14m | 10:38PM3.06m | 11:01AM2.93m | 11:29PM2.83m | 11:56AM2.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:13AM0.07m | 1:32PM0.03m | 2:01AM0.09m | 2:19PM0.07m | 2:47AM0.18m | 3:05PM0.18m | 3:32AM0.33m | 3:51PM0.35m | 4:17AM0.52m | 4:38PM0.56m | 5:04AM0.71m | 5:28PM0.77m | 5:55AM0.89m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 |
 | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | 9:38 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | E 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 19 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | SW 16 | E 6 | E 4 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 85 | 24 | 70 | 13 | 7 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 37 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 7 | SSW 14 | E 4 | SSW 6 | ENE 5 | SSW 5 | — | ENE 3 | S 21 | S 20 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SE 4 | SSE 7 | SSW 16 | W 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 37 | 15 | 41 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 30 | 30 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 6 | W 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | ENE 5 | S 16 | — | W 8 | S 21 | S 15 | S 14 | W 9 | S 10 | W 8 | S 12 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSW 16 | W 10 | S 11 |
| kJ | 17 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 42 | 2 | 5 | — | 1 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | — | E 5 | E 4 | — | — | SSW 6 | N 2 | NNE 3 | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 5 | — | E 4 |
| kJ | 35 | — | 33 | 14 | — | — | 6 | 1 | 4 | — | 6 | 4 | 19 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 23 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 95 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 1488 | 123 | 112 | 624 | 336 | 115 | 10 | 112 | 95 | 95 | 93 | 105 | 275 | 112 | 223 |
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