Inchydoney surf break

Inchydoney surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 25 Apr 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
10.9° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 30th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
10
1
SW
9
0.8
SW
9
0.7
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
13
0.5
W
12
0.5
WSW
12
1.4
ESE
6
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
2
SE
7
1.8
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.1
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
250
170
95
66
53
28
28
30
21
37
57
78
82
131
40
22
418
336
178
98
36
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
10
SW
10
W
5
NW
10
W
15
N
15
NNE
5
SE
10
NNE
15
ENE
20
E
15
NE
25
E
30
E
25
ENE
30
E
30
E
20
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ENE
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
12:53PM2.66m
1:34AM2.80m
2:11PM2.74m
2:45AM2.90m
3:14PM2.89m
3:40AM3.04m
4:03PM3.06m
4:25AM3.18m
4:44PM3.21m
5:04AM3.28m
5:22PM3.32m
5:40AM3.33m
5:58PM3.39m
Low Tide
7:34PM0.88m
8:18AM0.84m
8:45PM0.78m
9:19AM0.72m
9:42PM0.64m
10:09AM0.58m
10:28PM0.51m
10:49AM0.47m
11:07PM0.42m
11:25AM0.39m
11:42PM0.36m
11:58AM0.35m
00:15AM0.33m
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
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6:18
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:11
6:09
6:07
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8:47
8:49
8:51
8:52
8:53
8:55
8:58
1
Temp °C
13
14
12
14
16
14
15
15
14
14
14
13
11
10
10
11
12
12
12
13
12
12
13
10
13
14
11
14
14
13
11
10
10
6
4
5
5
6
9
9
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
10
1
SW
9
0.8
SW
9
0.7
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
7
0.4
WSW
13
0.5
W
12
0.5
WSW
12
0.5
W
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
1.4
SE
7
1.1
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
Energy kJ
250
170
95
66
53
28
28
30
21
14
57
78
82
71
40
22
20
10
178
98
36
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.2
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
8
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
W
10
0.3
WSW
14
0.4
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.3
WNW
13
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
Energy kJ
45
20
9
5
9
13
4
5
2
37
14
8
2
6
5
5
35
10
10
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
6
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
9
0.1
W
11
0.1
SW
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
W
13
Energy kJ
10
14
14
13
1
4
3
2
4
2
2
6
6
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
2
0.2
NNE
3
0.7
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.9
E
4
1.4
ESE
6
1.7
ESE
7
1.8
SE
7
2
SE
7
1.8
SE
7
1.1
SE
6
Energy kJ
1
1
17
12
31
131
286
303
418
336
85
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
4
3
4
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
254
64
0
98
18
92
95
18
18
92
0
93
93
93
93
111
85
93
30
10
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
7
5
8
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
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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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