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Inchydoney surf break

Inchydoney surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 31 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
9.3° 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 Sunday (Feb 01) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 19s. 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 06) 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 4.0m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 1st Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 6th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 6th Feb)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun afternoon, near gales from the E by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Mainly near gales.

Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sat
07
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
4
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
2.1
ESE
1.7
SSE
0.8
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.3
WSW
2.1
SSW
3.5
SE
3.5
SE
1.5
SW
2
WSW
1.8
SW
2.1
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
1.6
WSW
1.3
WSW
Period(s) (?)1412121669151615149981018161614131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)158111009371170300453272153615277426621637141945123361652212023002032875543
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
20
WNW
15
W
20
ENE
45
E
50
E
50
ENE
30
ENE
25
SE
20
SSE
25
ESE
40
E
45
ESE
10
SSE
25
ESE
35
ESE
35
E
30
ENE
15
NW
5
SSW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:22AM
3.44
4:46PM
3.42
5:10AM
3.60
5:31PM
3.55
5:54AM
3.69
6:13PM
3.60
6:35AM
3.69
6:53PM
3.57
7:15AM
3.59
7:32PM
3.47
7:53AM
3.43
8:10PM
3.30
8:31AM
3.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:24PM
0.34
10:53AM
0.25
11:12PM
0.17
11:39AM
0.13
11:56PM
0.06
12:21PM
0.09
12:37AM
0.04
12:59PM
0.12
1:15AM
0.10
1:36PM
0.23
1:52AM
0.23
2:12PM
0.38
2:29AM
0.42
2:47PM
0.57
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sat
07
Sunrise-8:14--8:12--8:11--8:10--8:07--8:06--8:04-
Sunset--5:22--5:24--5:27--5:29--5:30--5:31--5:34
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
mod rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
Rain (mm)
5----171---16-12-221-
Temp. °C9998889101099991010109881010
Feels °C (?)445-1-2-3155531-265322677
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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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