Inchydoney surf break

Inchydoney surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 29 Mar 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
10.2° 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 Wednesday (Apr 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 03) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 1st Apr)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 5th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 5th Apr)20ft (6.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the W by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, stormy winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.2
SW
0.5
W
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
SW
1.3
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.6
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
2.1
SW
3
SW
4.5
SW
5.5
SW
Period(s) (?)6781698847581111599136101012
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1843161961241197355164783103133885213671137338185245357230
Wind
(km/h)
40
WSW
35
W
25
W
20
WNW
25
W
20
W
20
W
20
W
15
WSW
25
SW
25
W
10
N
10
SW
30
W
15
W
10
SSE
25
E
65
SW
75
W
55
W
40
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crossoffcross-
on
crosscrossoncrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:39PM
2.90
4:06AM
3.11
4:30PM
3.13
4:52AM
3.31
5:12PM
3.33
5:32AM
3.45
5:50PM
3.46
6:08AM
3.53
6:25PM
3.54
6:43AM
3.53
6:59PM
3.54
7:16AM
3.47
7:32PM
3.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:09PM
0.61
10:38AM
0.51
10:56PM
0.41
11:20AM
0.35
11:36PM
0.26
11:56AM
0.24
12:12AM
0.18
12:29PM
0.19
12:44AM
0.16
12:59PM
0.20
1:15AM
0.20
1:29PM
0.26
1:47AM
0.29
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunrise7:18--7:16--7:13--7:11--7:09--7:07--7:05--
Sunset-8:01--8:04--8:06--8:07--8:08--8:10--8:12-
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
part cloud
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
11---------------6--2
Temp. °C10111012141310111011116896678776
Feels °C (?)245791056646022-122-1-7-6-6
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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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