Inchydoney surf break

Inchydoney surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 14 Dec 2025 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
11.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 (Dec 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 11s. 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 8.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 21) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 15th Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 19th Dec)26ft (8.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 19th Dec)26ft (8.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Sun morning, calm by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, severe gales from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
3
2
2
2
1
0
0
1
3
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
W
4
SSW
3
SSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
3
SSW
2
WSW
1.2
WSW
2.1
WSW
6
S
6
SSW
3
SW
2.4
SSW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)129913141414141481022201113151098911
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)379830631382569497603585465341123510091519345479671329439261138606403354292
Wind
(km/h)
50
SSW
45
SSW
20
NW
5
NW
5
WNW
5
NNW
5
NW
5
W
30
SSW
50
SSW
20
W
10
SSE
75
S
70
SSW
55
W
20
W
20
WSW
25
SSW
45
S
30
W
40
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
offcross-
off
crossononcrosscross-
on
ononcrosscrosscrosscross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:57PM
2.70
1:27AM
2.70
1:54PM
2.74
2:20AM
2.78
2:43PM
2.81
3:06AM
2.89
3:26PM
2.91
3:47AM
3.01
4:06PM
3.00
4:26AM
3.11
4:44PM
3.08
5:04AM
3.18
5:21PM
3.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:24PM
0.94
7:50AM
0.91
8:15PM
0.88
8:40AM
0.84
9:01PM
0.80
9:24AM
0.75
9:42PM
0.70
10:05AM
0.66
10:21PM
0.61
10:44AM
0.58
10:59PM
0.53
11:22AM
0.53
11:37PM
0.48
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunrise8:33--8:33--8:34--8:36--8:36--8:37--8:37--
Sunset-4:24--4:25--4:25--4:25--4:25--4:25--4:27-
mod rain
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
mod rain
mod rain
part cloud
mod rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
847-----15489-6---1710
Temp. °C1213119977810111112129999101088
Feels °C (?)256774451270-2-6-6342111
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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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