Inchydoney Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.59° N 8.87° W

Inchydoney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inchydoney sea temperature is
16.1°C
0.4° 

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


Inchydoney surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, WSW swell with 692 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 13th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I’m gonna be straight with you. The next couple weeks here look grim if you’ve got a surfboard under your arm. The whole 16-day stretch is a bit of a non-event, with nothing that really screams "paddle out." There’s a long dry spell right at the start, and it’s only right near the end we might finally see a little something.

The first recommendation doesn’t come up until way late, so that’s nearly 14 days of mostly crummy, choppy conditions to sit through. Lots of onshore and cross-onshore wind, and when the wind does turn decent, the swell’s just way too small and weak. It’s one of those runs where you’re better off waiting for the forecast to change, because right now, there’s no real draw.

For the first spot: Inchydoney (river) – water temp is about 61°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, but nothing wild.

Let’s get to the only real highlight, which is over a week and a half out.

Saturday, September 26th brings the biggest energy of the whole run. We’re looking at a solid southeast swell pushing 7ft, with the combined energy hitting 541 – that’s strong energy, no doubt. But the wind is cross, coming out of the west at 19 mph, and that’s going to chop it up real bad at this beach-and-river setup. It’s gonna be lumpy and messy, and at that size, it’s strictly for the experienced crew. Beginners, steer clear that day.

Sunday, September 27th (morning) is actually the closest we get to something clean. Swell drops to 4ft from the SSE, but the real story is the wind going light cross-offshore from the WNW at only 3 mph. That combined energy is 187 – moderate energy. It’s a tiny window of cleanish surfable waves, but nothing special. It’s the least bad option in a really grim outlook. After that, the wind swings back onshore by the afternoon.

Honestly, for most of this period, with the messy wind and sloppy swell, the beach setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There’s just no consistent, clean swell with good wind to recommend any session.

Keep an eye on the longer-range forecast, though. Things can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SW by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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1
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9
0.8
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9
0.9
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9
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6
1.4
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1.3
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Energy kJ
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692
163
114
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61
120
138
104
88
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23
157
155
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
15
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5
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20
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25
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25
SSW
35
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WNW
25
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High Tide
6:48PM3.72m
7:05AM3.68m
7:25PM3.65m
7:42AM3.60m
8:02PM3.49m
8:19AM3.44m
8:38PM3.28m
8:56AM3.22m
9:15PM3.03m
9:35AM2.97m
9:56PM2.76m
10:19AM2.72m
10:45PM2.52m
Low Tide
1:09AM0.05m
1:25PM0.04m
1:43AM0.14m
2:00PM0.16m
2:16AM0.28m
2:35PM0.35m
2:49AM0.48m
3:10PM0.57m
3:25AM0.70m
3:50PM0.82m
4:07AM0.93m
4:40PM1.05m
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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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