Inchydoney Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.59° N 8.87° W

Inchydoney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inchydoney sea temperature is
18.9° C
2.6° 

Inchydoney surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Inchydoney surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, SSW swell with 292 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inchydoney this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 1st Aug)6ft (1.9m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get real about what we've got on the table for Inchydoney. I'm not gonna sugarcoat it for you. Looking at the whole 16-day window, it's a tough stretch. We've got a long, dry gap here because the first few days are just not worth paddling out for.

The water temp is sitting at a balmy 66°, which is *much warmer than normal* for this time of year – a solid 5° above average. That's a weird one, almost feels like bath water for the West Coast.

Right, from Saturday the 25th of July, it's grim. We've got a tiny 3 ft swell from the WSW with a short, poxy 4-second period. The combined energy is a feeble 42, cross-shore wind, and it's just a mess of chop. Sunday and Monday are the same story – tiny waves, poor conditions. That energy drops to single digits at times; it's basically flat.

Then a glimmer. On Tuesday the 28th of July, Tuesday afternoon, we see a 0.3 ft swell but with a 12-second period. That's a long period for a puddle, but still too small. The pattern of tiny, weak swell persists for days. We get a bit of a bump on Friday the 31st of July afternoon – 4 ft from the SSW, still only a 5-second period, but the energy jumps to 105 (moderate). The wind is cross-on though, so it'll be messy.

The only time I’d even bother getting the car wet is Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. The swell is 3 ft from the W with an 8-second period, and the combined energy hits 122. It's not massive, but the wind finally swings NW, giving us a clean, cross-off breeze. The report says "clean" and "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." That's as good as it gets in this run. For Inchydoney, a sheltered river mouth that needs a good SW groundswell, we're just not getting the juice or the right wind alignment. The raw conditions are poor to ordinary for the whole 16 days, so don't expect any standouts.

If it stays this small and choppy, the setup might actually look more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on a few of those windier days. But for us? It's a blank run. A very normal situation for this area when the swell windows don't line up.

Stay tuned, forecasts can flip. Until then, keep the wax dry.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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0.8
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4
0.9
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4
0.5
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7
0.8
W
4
0.4
WSW
6
0.5
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0.8
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0.7
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0.9
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1.3
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1.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
30
26
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19
6
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10
31
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26
12
4
102
292
Wind (km/h)
25
W
30
W
25
NW
30
WNW
15
W
25
WSW
25
WSW
15
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15
SW
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25
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10
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WSW
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N
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15
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High Tide
3:42AM2.63m
4:08PM2.75m
4:31AM2.77m
4:54PM2.91m
5:14AM2.92m
5:35PM3.06m
5:52AM3.06m
6:12PM3.19m
6:28AM3.18m
6:47PM3.30m
7:02AM3.27m
7:21PM3.36m
Low Tide
9:37PM1.01m
10:00AM0.95m
10:30PM0.89m
10:49AM0.81m
11:15PM0.75m
11:32AM0.65m
11:55PM0.61m
12:10PM0.51m
00:32AM0.49m
12:47PM0.41m
1:07AM0.42m
1:21PM0.34m
1:41AM0.38m
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Temp °C
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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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