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Inchydoney surf break

Inchydoney surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 18 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 Monday (Jan 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 12 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 19th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 22nd Jan)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 23rd Jan)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun morning, strong winds from the SE by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed night, near gales from the WSW by Fri morning).

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
1
W
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
2.1
S
3
SSW
2.3
SW
2.3
S
3
S
1.4
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
1.6
SW
4
SW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
5
SSE
4.5
SE
3.5
SE
Period(s) (?)1010121016167988815171613917181098
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)65372661453463414621178694585111482738772624867280545834504510029621754
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
25
S
35
S
15
NNW
15
WNW
50
SE
30
S
40
SSE
30
WSW
40
SSE
30
SSW
5
SE
20
WNW
25
W
35
ESE
30
WNW
45
SW
25
ESE
40
SE
30
SE
35
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		ononcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
on		crossononcross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:06PM
3.13
5:25AM
3.26
5:41PM
3.24
6:01AM
3.36
6:17PM
3.32
6:36AM
3.42
6:52PM
3.36
7:12AM
3.43
7:29PM
3.35
7:51AM
3.39
8:09PM
3.30
8:32AM
3.30
8:52PM
3.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:09AM
0.55
11:25PM
0.46
11:46AM
0.44
12:01AM
0.36
12:22PM
0.37
12:37AM
0.30
12:57PM
0.34
1:12AM
0.29
1:33PM
0.35
1:48AM
0.33
2:10PM
0.41
2:27AM
0.41
2:50PM
0.50
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunrise8:32--8:30--8:30--8:29--8:27--8:26--8:25--
Sunset-4:59--5:00--5:01--5:04--5:06--5:07--5:08-
cloud
cloud
mod rain
cloud
clear
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
mod rain
Rain (mm)
--8--101317211-25415139
Temp. °C898788888888887568998
Feels °C (?)43023-31-11-21422-2-3-2-3221
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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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