Inchydoney Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.59° N 8.87° W

Inchydoney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inchydoney sea temperature is
15.0°C
1.2° 

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


Inchydoney surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 678 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with WSW 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 Friday (Oct 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 16th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 16th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 16th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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NNE
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High Tide
8:43PM3.00m
9:03AM2.98m
9:23PM2.77m
9:46AM2.75m
10:10PM2.55m
10:40AM2.54m
11:12PM2.39m
11:54AM2.42m
00:35AM2.34m
1:19PM2.44m
1:56AM2.45m
2:28PM2.61m
2:55AM2.65m
Low Tide
2:51AM0.70m
3:17PM0.83m
3:33AM0.91m
4:07PM1.03m
4:29AM1.10m
5:14PM1.19m
5:46AM1.22m
6:38PM1.24m
7:11AM1.20m
7:54PM1.15m
8:20AM1.07m
8:53PM0.96m
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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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