Inchydoney Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.59° N 8.87° W

Inchydoney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 11 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inchydoney sea temperature is
15.2°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 11 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,569 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 15th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 15th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 15th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the E by Sat morning).

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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSE
6
1.3
WSW
11
1.7
SW
11
1.9
SSW
11
2.4
SW
9
2.1
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10
1.8
SW
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2.4
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1.9
SW
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2.4
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2.2
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13
1.7
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12
1.3
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12
0.9
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11
0.7
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11
0.5
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11
0.4
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10
0.3
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10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
192
346
683
799
942
882
650
1145
652
516
854
1569
874
472
289
204
107
65
43
18
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
20
WSW
15
SW
35
S
25
W
35
WSW
25
WSW
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SSW
40
SSW
10
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
NNW
10
N
10
NE
10
ESE
5
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High Tide
6:21PM3.59m
6:39AM3.60m
6:57PM3.52m
7:14AM3.53m
7:32PM3.39m
7:49AM3.39m
8:07PM3.21m
8:25AM3.20m
8:43PM3.00m
9:03AM2.98m
9:23PM2.77m
9:46AM2.75m
10:10PM2.55m
Low Tide
00:39AM0.15m
12:56PM0.15m
1:10AM0.22m
1:29PM0.26m
1:42AM0.34m
2:02PM0.42m
2:15AM0.51m
2:37PM0.61m
2:51AM0.70m
3:17PM0.83m
3:33AM0.91m
4:07PM1.03m
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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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