Inchydoney Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.59° N 8.87° W

Inchydoney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inchydoney sea temperature is
16.3°C
0.6° 

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


Inchydoney surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SW swell with 376 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with SW 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 11th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 11th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 10th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

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

First up, water temps are sitting at 61°, which is about average for the time of year.

To be straight with you, the start of this period is a tough one. Thursday the 10th has some swell, with waves around 7 ft from the SW, but a strong cross-wind at 16 mph and a cross-chop makes it a write-off. The combined energy is moderate (574), but the conditions are just poor. We’ve got a bit of a gap here before anything worth paddling out for.

The first real bright spot comes on Friday morning, the 11th. It’s small, only 3 ft from the SW, and the period is a short 8 seconds, but the wind goes glassy from the WNW at just 3 mph. The combined energy is weak (105), but for a beginner-friendly spot like this, that clean, glassy surface is a major win. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The afternoon gets choppy again, so make the morning session.

Saturday the 12th is a no-go. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the SW, but it’s a messy 6-second period with a fresh cross-onshore wind. The combined energy is moderate (244), but it’s lumpy and poor. Sunday the 13th morning gives us another glassy window with the same 3 ft SW swell, and the combined energy is weak (134). It’s surfable, but ordinary. The wind shifts onshore in the arvo.

After that, we hit a long dry spell. From Monday the 14th right through to Thursday the 24th, the swell is tiny or the wind is rubbish. There are a few clean, cross-offshore days in there (like the 15th and 16th), but the waves are just too small to get excited about. The 18th has some size (6 ft), but it’s a wild, messy SSW wind at 28 mph, making it a kite-surfing day more than a paddle session.

The best bet in the whole outlook? It’s still that Friday morning, the 11th of September. Clean, glassy conditions at a river break that’s sheltered and beginner-friendly. It’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a pumping session, but for a small, clean wave, it’s your winner. The other mention is Sunday morning the 13th, same deal – glassy and small.

Overall, the second week is a write-off. Nothing much on offer. It’s a real waiting game, but forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri night, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue night).

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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SW
8
1.6
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1.3
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9
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8
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SW
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4
1.8
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WSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
574
421
257
100
93
52
228
239
109
117
97
26
49
64
114
62
80
98
63
35
8
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
25
WSW
15
W
5
WNW
20
SW
30
SW
35
SW
30
WSW
20
W
5
S
15
S
20
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
W
25
WNW
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NW
35
NNW
20
NNW
15
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High Tide
5:27PM3.58m
5:47AM3.57m
6:09PM3.70m
6:27AM3.67m
6:48PM3.72m
7:05AM3.68m
7:25PM3.65m
7:42AM3.60m
8:02PM3.49m
8:19AM3.44m
8:38PM3.28m
8:56AM3.22m
9:15PM3.03m
Low Tide
11:30AM0.17m
11:54PM0.12m
12:11PM0.03m
00:33AM0.04m
12:49PM-0.01m
1:09AM0.05m
1:25PM0.04m
1:43AM0.14m
2:00PM0.16m
2:16AM0.28m
2:35PM0.35m
2:49AM0.48m
3:10PM0.57m
3:25AM0.70m
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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.

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