Surf Forecasts:
Inchydoney surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 85 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with E 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s is also forecast. 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 0.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inchydoney over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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Alright folks, Rusty here. I gotta be straight with you – the next two weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’ve got a long stretch of quiet, small conditions, so don’t be holding your breath for anything epic.
The only break on the radar is Inchydoney, a sheltered river mouth that’s inconsistent. The water is running at 63°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a small comfort.
Now, let’s walk through it. From Tuesday the 14th right through to Sunday the 26th, it’s all poor surf. We’re talking tiny 0.3ft to 1ft slop for days on end. The combined energy is weak, often in the teens or low hundreds (132, 110, 41, 16, etc.), and the wind is a mixed bag of cross-off and cross, with a few glassy moments on the 18th afternoon and 20th afternoon. But with swell that small, it’s just not worth paddling out unless you’re desperate to float.
The first real standout that might get your attention doesn’t show up until Monday the 27th morning. There’s a bump of 3ft from the WSW, with a clean cross-off breeze and a combined energy of 103. The waves are surfable, but very ordinary. The period is only 9 seconds, so it’s weak, short-period wind swell. It’s not going to be a classic day, but it might be the best we see in the whole window.
After that, it’s back to small and poor for the rest of the 29th. Honestly, if you’re a kiter, you might get something out of the 22nd afternoon when a 5ft SE swell with 226 energy shows up, but for a paddle surfer, the setup is more interesting for kite surfing than surfing.
In short, the whole 16-day outlook is a flat spell. Inchydoney rarely breaks consistently, and this run is a good example of that. Keep your gear waxed, because forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue morning, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | E 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | 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 | E 6 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 104 | 89 | 51 | 85 | 85 | 37 | 70 | 41 | 42 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 37 | 15 | 12 | 31 | 30 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | on | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:54PM3.61m | 6:19AM3.55m | 6:44PM3.72m | 7:07AM3.60m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:53AM0.19m | 00:23AM0.13m | 12:44PM0.08m | 1:13AM0.07m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:40 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | E 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | NE 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | E 4 | E 4 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 104 | 61 | 47 | 85 | 85 | 16 | 70 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 33 | 33 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 6 | SSW 14 | E 4 | SSW 13 | ENE 6 | SSW 5 | — | ENE 4 | S 21 | S 20 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | W 8 | S 12 | W 10 |
| kJ | 19 | 18 | 51 | 8 | 7 | 37 | 8 | 41 | 3 | 34 | 6 | 3 | — | 1 | 9 | 7 | 37 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | ESE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 6 | W 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 6 | S 16 | E 5 | W 8 | S 21 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 12 | S 10 | S 12 | W 8 | S 12 |
| kJ | 9 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 42 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | — | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | — | — | SSW 6 | N 2 | NNE 3 | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | — | ENE 4 | E 6 | E 6 | E 4 |
| kJ | 97 | 89 | — | 75 | 30 | 22 | 30 | 16 | — | — | 6 | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 15 | 31 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 92 | 93 | 18 | 92 | 95 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 1663 | 123 | 112 | 624 | 107 | 112 | 275 | 112 | 98 | 95 | 18 |
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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).
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