Inchydoney surf break

Inchydoney surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 01 Jun 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
14.3° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Inchydoney surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with 2,322 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period with WSW 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 Saturday (Jun 06) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 6th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 6th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 6th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Sat morning).

Mon
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
10
1.3
SW
9
1.5
SW
9
1.6
WSW
9
1.4
SW
10
2.4
SW
8
3
SW
10
2.5
SW
11
2.2
SW
12
2.5
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
4
S
8
3
SW
10
2
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
11
1.8
SW
8
1.5
SSW
7
2.1
SW
7
1.8
SW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
135
275
373
424
416
699
1419
1495
1439
2170
784
488
199
2173
1597
955
286
373
198
393
460
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
25
WSW
25
WNW
30
W
25
SW
40
WSW
45
WSW
40
W
30
W
30
NW
20
W
20
WSW
25
SSW
20
S
20
NE
25
WNW
20
WSW
30
SW
30
SW
30
SSW
20
WSW
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:46PM3.23m
7:03AM3.13m
7:23PM3.19m
7:40AM3.07m
8:00PM3.12m
8:17AM3.00m
8:39PM3.03m
8:57AM2.91m
9:20PM2.94m
9:39AM2.82m
10:05PM2.85m
10:27AM2.75m
10:55PM2.80m
11:22AM2.71m
Low Tide
1:03AM0.53m
1:17PM0.52m
1:40AM0.58m
1:55PM0.58m
2:19AM0.65m
2:34PM0.65m
3:00AM0.75m
3:17PM0.74m
3:44AM0.83m
4:03PM0.83m
4:33AM0.90m
4:54PM0.89m
5:27AM0.93m
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5:22
5:22
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:18
5:18
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9:43
9:44
9:45
9:45
9:46
9:47
9:49
9:49
1
5
2
2
1
18
7
1
1
2
Temp °C
15
13
16
15
14
15
14
13
14
13
11
13
13
12
14
15
13
14
15
14
15
11
9
11
9
7
6
5
7
8
7
5
8
8
7
12
9
8
9
10
9
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
10
0.3
SSW
13
1.5
SW
9
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
2.2
SW
12
1.6
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
1.2
W
12
0.2
SSW
13
1
S
8
1.1
WSW
11
0.1
SW
12
0.9
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
11
Energy kJ
135
35
373
34
17
25
25
22
1439
784
488
199
373
18
137
286
6
152
25
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
14
0.1
S
19
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
9
0.5
S
8
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
81
7
34
30
26
20
18
17
17
119
29
6
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
16
Energy kJ
7
31
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
6
1.3
SW
9
0.5
WNW
3
1.6
WSW
9
1.4
SW
10
2.4
SW
8
3
SW
10
2.5
SW
11
0.8
W
4
2.5
WSW
13
0.6
W
4
1.1
SSW
5
4
S
8
3
SW
10
2
WSW
11
1.5
SW
7
1.8
SW
8
1.5
SSW
7
2.1
SW
7
1.8
SW
9
Energy kJ
74
275
6
424
416
699
1419
1495
21
2170
10
50
2173
1597
955
229
373
198
393
460
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
3
2
2
1
1
3
2
1
2
1
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
123
111
314
327
113
297
433
505
244
563
64
64
102
102
10
52
64
102
283
111
111
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
3
5
3
4
2
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
5
9
9
7
8
9
8
9
7
8
9
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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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