Inchydoney Surf Break

Inchydoney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.59° N 8.87° W

Issued: 12 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Inchydoney sea temperature is
16.0° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Inchydoney surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, WSW swell with 77 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inchydoney this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 4th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

Truth be told, it’s a tough stretch for surf around here. We’re looking at a long, flat spell to start, with hardly any energy in the water. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t show up until Tuesday, July 14th, and even then it’s a marginal call. So we’ve got a solid week of nothing worth chasing before things start to flicker.

The best window looks to be Monday, July 13th, through to Tuesday, July 14th. The standout is Inchydoney, which is a river mouth setup, so it can handle a bit of direction. On Monday afternoon, we’ve got a moderate wave energy (117) with a clean, cross-off breeze from the NNW. The swell is only 1 ft out of the SSW, but it’s got a very long period of 19 seconds, which is proper groundswell. That’s going to wrap in nicely, offering long, clean lines. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Tuesday morning, July 14th, is also worth a look. It’s glassy with a 1 ft SSW swell and a long period of 18 seconds. The wave energy is moderate (103) and the conditions are surfable, though very ordinary. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’s the best we’ve got. Expect it to be a bit inconsistent – that’s just the nature of the spot with these long-period swells. Could be a few people out, but nothing wild.

After that, it drops right back off. The rest of the week and into the next offers nothing but small, chopped-up leftovers. Thursday, July 16th, sees a bump in wind but no size, and Friday, July 17th, is clean but tiny. There’s a very small chance on Saturday, July 18th, but again, it’s not worth the drive.

So, to put it straight: there’s no proper surf on the cards. The only real option is a very small, clean window on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning at Inchydoney. If you’re desperate for a paddle and a few little ones, go for it. Otherwise, this is a good stretch to get the gear sorted for when the next real swell comes.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
4
0.5
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
9
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
W
9
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
S
19
0.2
W
10
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
74
24
47
16
21
22
20
19
8
20
17
17
7
7
14
7
12
6
13
13
10
Wind (km/h)
20
W
25
WSW
15
W
15
WSW
25
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
5
W
15
WSW
5
NW
5
SE
10
S
0
WNW
10
E
15
E
10
NE
15
NE
20
E
25
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
8:36AM3.10m
8:58PM3.14m
9:15AM3.05m
9:38PM3.08m
9:57AM2.99m
10:22PM3.01m
10:45AM2.92m
11:13PM2.94m
11:40AM2.87m
00:12AM2.89m
12:44PM2.86m
1:18AM2.89m
1:53PM2.91m
2:28AM2.96m
Low Tide
2:57PM0.55m
3:20AM0.63m
3:36PM0.61m
4:00AM0.69m
4:19PM0.68m
4:46AM0.74m
5:08PM0.75m
5:38AM0.79m
6:05PM0.79m
6:39AM0.81m
7:11PM0.79m
7:46AM0.78m
8:21PM0.73m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:22
5:24
5:24
5:26
5:26
5:28
5:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:54
9:53
9:53
9:52
9:52
9:52
9:51
 mm
1
Temp °C
18
18
18
19
19
17
19
20
19
21
22
21
21
21
20
21
21
19
22
21
21
Feels °C
15
14
16
16
16
15
16
17
17
19
19
19
20
20
19
19
18
17
20
22
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.3
WSW
9
0.1
SW
15
0.2
W
9
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
10
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
W
8
Energy kJ
5
5
5
16
8
6
14
6
6
5
5
5
7
7
14
7
7
6
13
13
5
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.2
W
9
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
3
8
21
22
20
19
8
20
17
17
7
7
7
6
6
6
12
11
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
3
2
3
1
7
7
6
6
12
5
5
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
4
0.5
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
2
0.6
WSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.2
WSW
2
0.5
SW
3
0.2
WSW
2
0.4
SW
3
0.3
N
2
0.4
N
3
Energy kJ
74
24
47
1
7
2
1
4
1
2
1
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
284
468
102
111
111
111
111
111
111
95
123
93
93
95
93
93
93
92
92
98
254
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
7
5
8
7
5
6
9
8
9
8
5
5
5
4
9
9
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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).

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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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