Inchydoney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Inchydoney over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough outlook. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a struggle for proper waves. We’re looking at a long stretch of very small, weak surf. For the first week, from Thursday the 9th to Wednesday the 15th, it’s pretty much a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly around 0.7ft to 1ft, and the energy is low. The combined energy barely cracks three digits, with readings like 19 (weak) and 42 (weak). You’ll see a little bump on the Wednesday morning the 15th with a combined energy of 105 (moderate), but it’s still only 1ft and the conditions are described as “very ordinary.” Not exactly getting the heart racing.

The water temp at the start is about 60°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

There is a glimmer of hope, but it’s a long way off. On Friday morning the 17th, we see a bit of a pulse. A 3ft swell from the ESE, with a short period of 5 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the North at 12 mph. That’s clean, and the combined energy is 82 (weak). It’s still not big, but that offshore wind will make it look a lot better than anything else we’ve seen. This is the standout of the entire forecast, but honestly, it’s a weak standout. Break is Inchydoney, a river mouth that’s sheltered and best with a SW swell. This ESE direction is not its optimum, so it’ll be a bit different.

After that, we’re back to tiny stuff. The 20th of July has a morning showing 3ft from the West with a 5-second period and a gentle offshore from the North, but the combined energy is only 39 (weak). It’s just not enough oomph to get excited about.

For the rest of the second week, from the 21st to the 24th, it’s the same story: tiny waves, low energy, and a mix of cross-offshore and cross-onshore winds. Nothing really stands out as a goer.

So, to put it plainly: if you’re desperate for a paddle, the Friday morning of the 17th is your best bet for some clean, small waves. The rest of the 16 days, you’re better off checking the wind for a kite session or just waiting for the next real swell. The surf here just isn’t cooperating.

Rusty.

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