Inchydoney Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.59° N 8.87° W

Inchydoney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inchydoney sea temperature is
17.3°C
1.2° 

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


Inchydoney surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 2,283 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with SW 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 11th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 11th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a coffee, this is Rusty. We’re looking at a rough couple of weeks for Inchydoney. There’s a big gap of several days with no real surf on offer, so don’t get your hopes up.

It starts Sunday, the 6th of September. The wind is howling from the south at 18 to 21 mph, cross-onshore, and the swell is a messy 6 ft to 6 ft from the south with a short period of 6 seconds. The energy is moderate (263), but the wind is trashing it. It’s poor and lumpy. Not worth it.

Monday the 7th is no better. Swell hangs around 4 ft to 6 ft from the southwest, period stretching to 12–13 seconds, which gives the energy a nice kick (943). But that fresh cross-onshore wind at 12–21 mph chops it all up. The waves have power but no shape.

Tuesday the 8th drops off. Swell is down to 3 ft to 4 ft from the west-southwest, period around 9 seconds. The wind shifts to a cross-offshore from the west-northwest, cleaning it up. The energy is weak to moderate (150–195). It’s clean, but tiny. You might find a few knee-high waves if you’re really keen.

Wednesday the 9th is even smaller. Swell at 2 ft to 3 ft, period 7–8 seconds. The morning is clean with a light breeze, but the energy is very weak (47–77). It’s not really surfable.

Thursday the 10th bumps back up to 4 ft to 5 ft, but it’s a short-period, wind-affected mess. Cross-onshore winds and choppy. No good.

Friday the 11th is the one bright spot. The swell is only 2 ft from the west-southwest with an 8-second period, but the wind turns light offshore from the north-northwest. It’s clean. The energy is weak (80), but it’s the only time the wind is on your side. That said, the surf is small and weak. For a confident beginner, this is the best on offer, and it’s still just a so-so session.

From Saturday the 12th right through to Monday the 21st of September, it’s a dead zone. The swell bounces between 0.7 ft and 5 ft, but the wind is almost always onshore or cross-shore, and the energy is weak to moderate at best. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing special.

Honestly, the only thing worth a look is that Friday morning, the 11th. It’s not a standout, it’s just the least bad. If you’re a beginner wanting a clean, small wave, that’s your window. Otherwise, save your energy. The forecast can change, but as it sits, there’s a whole lot of waiting ahead.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
6
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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13
1.9
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12
1.8
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11
0.9
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8
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8
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6
1.7
SW
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
197
203
437
546
929
705
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190
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55
262
148
152
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48
45
187
245
211
Wind (km/h)
35
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30
SW
20
WNW
20
SW
35
SW
20
WNW
25
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30
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20
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15
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25
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25
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15
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25
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5
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High Tide
1:18PM2.75m
2:02AM2.71m
2:42PM2.89m
3:18AM2.90m
3:48PM3.13m
4:16AM3.16m
4:41PM3.38m
5:04AM3.40m
5:27PM3.58m
5:47AM3.57m
6:09PM3.70m
6:27AM3.67m
6:48PM3.72m
Low Tide
7:13AM0.97m
8:05PM0.91m
8:41AM0.86m
9:23PM0.73m
9:49AM0.63m
10:23PM0.49m
10:44AM0.38m
11:12PM0.28m
11:30AM0.17m
11:54PM0.12m
12:11PM0.03m
00:33AM0.04m
12:49PM-0.01m
1:09AM0.05m
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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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