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Inchydoney surf break

Inchydoney surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 23 Jan 2026 IST
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Inchydoney surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Inchydoney sea temperature is
9.7° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inchydoney this week:

The surf forecast for Inchydoney over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 25) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 3PM. 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 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 25th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 25th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 30th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inchydoney over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri night, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Mon night, min 3°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Fri
30
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
0
4
4
2
0
0
1
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
2
WSW
1.3
SW
2
SW
2.4
WSW
1.9
SW
1.1
SW
2.3
SSW
3
SW
2.3
SW
2
SW
1.3
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.8
SW
3
WSW
3
SW
3
SW
4
SW
Period(s) (?)15151610171613107111515162018161313111212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1611120920083502320278511642085592228235616958031599134280610532759201025134131
Wind
(km/h)
40
NNE
40
NNW
30
NW
20
WSW
10
N
15
NW
10
ESE
40
SSE
35
WSW
20
WSW
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
15
NNE
20
N
10
NNW
5
NNE
15
ENE
20
NNE
10
NNW
20
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		cross-
off		crossoffcross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:32AM
3.30
8:52PM
3.20
9:17AM
3.17
9:42PM
3.06
10:11AM
3.01
10:40PM
2.92
11:16AM
2.86
11:51PM
2.83
12:32PM
2.79
1:11AM
2.86
1:50PM
2.86
2:25AM
3.00
2:59PM
3.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:27AM
0.41
2:50PM
0.50
3:10AM
0.52
3:37PM
0.62
4:02AM
0.66
4:34PM
0.76
5:07AM
0.79
5:44PM
0.86
6:25AM
0.85
7:05PM
0.86
7:48AM
0.79
8:23PM
0.75
9:01AM
0.63
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Fri
30
Sunrise-8:25--8:23--8:22--8:21--8:19--8:18--8:17-
Sunset--5:08--5:10--5:12--5:14--5:15--5:17--5:20
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1752---161---------2--
Temp. °C767778888767555567657
Feels °C (?)-2-311442-1-1001-10-1131-112
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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 12 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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