Inchydoney Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.59° N 8.87° W

Inchydoney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 05 Oct 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Inchydoney sea temperature is
15.6°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 5 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, WSW swell with 268 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inchydoney this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 9th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, strong winds from the W by Thu night).

Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
0
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0
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0
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0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
4
0.8
SW
4
0.5
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.2
WSW
6
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
7
0.1
S
14
1.2
WSW
5
1.5
WSW
6
1.7
WSW
6
1.7
WSW
7
0.9
SW
7
0.7
SW
10
0.6
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
SW
7
0.3
WSW
9
0.7
S
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
18
27
12
12
6
3
1
1
4
63
134
196
251
77
92
58
38
13
16
16
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
20
N
20
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
10
NW
15
WSW
35
SW
35
W
35
WSW
25
WNW
15
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
10
WNW
5
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
off
off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
1:11PM2.77m
1:54AM2.71m
2:32PM2.91m
3:05AM2.91m
3:34PM3.13m
4:00AM3.15m
4:23PM3.34m
4:45AM3.36m
5:06PM3.49m
5:25AM3.51m
5:45PM3.58m
6:02AM3.59m
6:21PM3.59m
Low Tide
7:11AM0.95m
8:02PM0.88m
8:33AM0.81m
9:12PM0.70m
9:36AM0.60m
10:06PM0.49m
10:26AM0.39m
10:51PM0.31m
11:09AM0.22m
11:30PM0.19m
11:47AM0.13m
00:06AM0.14m
12:23PM0.11m
00:39AM0.15m
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Temp °C
17
17
15
16
14
12
14
14
12
12
15
15
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15
13
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14
12
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13
14
Feels °C
15
14
13
16
10
7
8
8
9
6
10
9
9
10
8
8
9
9
10
10
11
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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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