Inchydoney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the next couple of weeks. I’ll keep it straight—no fluff, just what’s on the table.

Well, I gotta be honest with you, the outlook for the next 16 days is a bit of a bummer. We’re looking at a long stretch of underwhelming surf. The first real recommendation doesn’t show up until Saturday the 11th, and even then, it’s a tough sell.

The first session on Saturday the 11th offers a tiny 3 ft swell from the east with a short period of 6 seconds. That’s weak, with combined energy of only 77. The wind is a cross-shore from the east at 9 mph, so it’s messy and choppy. Honestly, it’s a write-off. The water temperature is 60°, which is about average for the time of year, but that won’t make up for the lack of waves.

From Sunday the 12th right through the middle of the week, we’ve got nothing but tiny, clean-looking waves. The swells are hanging around 0.7 ft to 1 ft, mostly from the SSW, with some long periods like 16 to 19 seconds on Sunday morning. Little bits of energy here and there (34 to 127 on the combined energy scale), but the size is just too small to ride. The wind is often cross-off or even glassy, which would be a dream if there was any swell. For a spot like Inchydoney, which is a river mouth, it’s inconsistent at the best of times, and right now it’s just not happening.

The best chance, and I mean the only real standout, is a very specific window. On the morning of Friday, July 17th, we have a glassy start with a 1.0 ft SSW swell and a period of 13 seconds. The wind is dead calm, glassy, with a WNW breeze at only 3 mph. The energy is low at 58, but the conditions will be pristine. It’s a sliver of hope, but the swell is tiny. For a beginner-friendly spot like this, it’s a chance to get the log out for some little knee-high runners, but don’t expect a barrel.

After that, it’s a long, flat spell. From Saturday the 18th all the way through to Saturday the 25th, we’re looking at 0.3 ft to 1.0 ft swells, mostly from the SSW or WSW, with energy dropping down to 17 or 20. The wind is often clean or offshore, but there’s simply no water moving. The last few days, like the 24th and 25th, get a tiny spike in windswell on the 25th afternoon with a 3 ft WSW swell, but it’s a short period of 4 seconds and the wind is a cross-onshore at 12 mph, making it choppy and ugly. That’s not surfable for a paddle board.

So, what’s the call? The best on offer is that Friday morning, July 17th, if you’re desperate for a glassy, clean session on a tiny wave. It’s the only true standout. The rest of the 16 days is a big gap with very little to recommend. It’s a blank run, and for a spot that’s often inconsistent, this is a normal stretch of quiet. Don’t hold your breath, but as always, forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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