Surf Forecasts:
Inchydoney surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with 42 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inchydoney this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 0.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inchydoney over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Inchydoney over the next couple weeks. I’m Rusty, and I’ll give it to you straight.
Right now, on Thursday the 16th of July, we’ve got a tiny bit of swell – just 1ft from the SSW, with a 14-second period. The combined energy is moderate (102). The wind is NE at 9 mph, cross-offshore, so it’s clean. Water temp is 64°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s surfable, but honestly, it’s very ordinary – barely enough for a beginner to get a few soft ones. Crowds can pop up sometimes, but with this small stuff, it’ll be quiet.
Then… things go dead. From Thursday afternoon all the way through to the end of July, it’s a long stretch of poor surf. Day after day of tiny waves, cross-onshore winds, or just nothing rideable. There’s a few mornings with offshore winds but the swell is barely a ripple. It’s gonna be a real test of patience.
But hold onto your board – the end of the month is looking interesting. On Friday the 31st of July, we finally get a proper pulse. Early morning brings a 5ft swell from the SW – that’s bang on the optimum direction for this river mouth. The period is short at 7 seconds, so it won’t have that long groundswell grunt, but the combined energy is strong (424). Wind is light from the WNW at 3 mph, cross-offshore, making it glassy clean. This is the standout of the whole outlook. Now, keep in mind – Inchydoney is an inconsistent spot, and it’s a river break, so that short-period swell might wall up a bit, but when it’s on, it’s on. The water temp anomaly wasn’t recorded for that day, but I wouldn’t worry about it. Crowds are possible, but with the long wait, it’ll be worth the paddle.
So, if you’re keen, you’ve got a so-so session today, then a whole lot of nothing, then a promising day on the 31st. It’s a long way out, but it’s the best bet. Stay patient.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 20 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 |
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 kJ | 70 | 41 | 42 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 37 | 15 | 12 | 30 | 30 | 11 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 9 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | on | off | off | glassy | off |
High Tide | 7:32PM3.73m | 7:53AM3.58m | 8:18PM3.66m | 8:39AM3.49m | 9:04PM3.51m | 9:25AM3.33m | 9:50PM3.30m | 10:12AM3.14m | 10:38PM3.06m | 11:01AM2.93m | 11:29PM2.83m | 11:56AM2.74m | 00:28AM2.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:32PM0.03m | 2:01AM0.09m | 2:19PM0.07m | 2:47AM0.18m | 3:05PM0.18m | 3:32AM0.33m | 3:51PM0.35m | 4:17AM0.52m | 4:38PM0.56m | 5:04AM0.71m | 5:28PM0.77m | 5:55AM0.89m | 6:24PM0.94m | ||||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | E 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ENE 4 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | E 5 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | E 4 | SW 16 | E 6 | E 4 | SSW 16 | E 3 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 70 | 9 | 7 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 17 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 25 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 24 | 3 | 24 | 1 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 12 | S 21 | S 20 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | — | SW 15 | W 9 |
| kJ | 15 | 13 | 42 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | 13 | 9 | 7 | 37 | 15 | 12 | 30 | 30 | 2 | 25 | 25 | — | 9 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SSW 14 | ESE 4 | ENE 4 | E 5 | S 16 | W 8 | S 21 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 12 | S 10 | W 8 | E 3 | SE 4 | S 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SE 7 | S 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 41 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | — | NNE 3 | ENE 5 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | N 3 |
| kJ | 16 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | — | 6 | 40 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 2002 | 105 | 112 | 624 | 112 | 111 | 10 | 18 | 93 | 92 | 95 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 913 | 115 |
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