Inchydoney surf break

Inchydoney surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 11 Apr 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
10.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inchydoney this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 12th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue morning, strong winds from the SW by Wed night).

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SW
5
SW
4
WSW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.2
SW
1.4
WSW
0.9
SW
1.4
S
1.2
SSE
1.2
S
1.8
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
WSW
1.6
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.6
WSW
Period(s) (?)10101610101099566681111141412111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)224454047148730479262348135106115109204832149818883067273477231418763
Wind
(km/h)
50
WSW
70
SW
45
W
30
W
30
WSW
10
W
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SE
15
SSW
30
SSW
40
S
40
SW
45
SW
45
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
20
SSW
40
S
35
SSW
40
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:49PM
2.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:26PM
1.21
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sunrise6:48--6:47--6:45--6:43--6:39--6:37--6:35--
Sunset-8:23--8:25--8:28--8:29--8:30--8:32--8:34-
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
light rain
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
362-2---1-12222---2--
Temp. °C7889979109111111111110111211121210
Feels °C (?)-4-4-3223554965320566451
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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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