Inchydoney Surf Break

Inchydoney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.59° N 8.87° W

Issued: 6 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inchydoney sea temperature is
13.1° C

1.1°C colder than average for this time of year

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


Inchydoney surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, SSW swell with 271 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 20th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 20th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 19th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the W by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
10
0.9
SW
9
1.4
SSW
6
1.4
SSW
6
1.6
SSW
6
1.2
SW
7
1.2
SSW
7
0.9
SW
7
0.8
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
6
0.1
SW
12
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.3
SW
8
0.2
WSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
213
147
119
137
188
143
131
69
53
42
23
16
11
7
6
6
10
8
8
10
6
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
S
25
SSW
30
S
25
S
15
SW
20
WSW
15
W
10
W
15
SW
5
NNW
10
ENE
5
ESE
10
N
10
ENE
10
ESE
5
NNE
10
ENE
15
ESE
10
NE
20
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:45PM3.68m
8:09AM3.49m
8:36PM3.58m
9:00AM3.36m
9:28PM3.41m
9:52AM3.19m
10:22PM3.21m
10:47AM3.02m
11:19PM3.02m
11:46AM2.87m
00:19AM2.86m
12:48PM2.77m
1:21AM2.76m
Low Tide
2:16AM0.16m
2:36PM0.17m
3:08AM0.28m
3:29PM0.30m
4:02AM0.43m
4:23PM0.45m
4:57AM0.59m
5:20PM0.61m
5:53AM0.74m
6:18PM0.76m
6:51AM0.84m
7:19PM0.85m
7:49AM0.90m
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
heavy rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:54
9:54
9:55
9:55
9:55
9:57
9:57
9:57
 mm
3
5
1
22
2
Temp °C
16
15
15
16
15
15
15
13
15
15
14
15
16
16
17
18
18
19
19
19
19
Feels °C
12
11
12
12
12
12
12
11
12
12
11
13
15
17
16
17
18
18
17
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.2
SSW
11
1.2
SW
7
0.7
SE
6
0.9
SW
7
0.8
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.3
SW
8
0.2
WSW
8
Energy kJ
14
13
28
27
11
143
33
69
53
42
23
16
11
7
6
2
10
8
8
10
6
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
11
1
SSE
6
0.1
SW
10
0.6
SSE
6
0.1
SW
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
11
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
S
15
0.1
W
11
Energy kJ
14
13
12
12
71
4
22
4
2
2
2
6
2
2
4
4
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
SW
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
13
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
W
11
Energy kJ
12
11
4
2
4
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
10
0.9
SW
9
1.4
SSW
6
1.4
SSW
6
1.6
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
7
0.3
SW
2
0.3
W
3
0.3
E
3
Energy kJ
213
147
119
137
188
131
1
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
283
93
111
111
93
113
111
64
18
123
18
105
296
105
105
398
105
111
123
279
123
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
5
6
9
5
4
8
9
8
7
9
8
5
5
9
5
6
6
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).

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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