Surf Forecasts:
Inchydoney surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, S swell with 840 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
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 coming up for Inchydoney.
Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – the next 16 days are a real mixed bag, and for the most part, it’s looking pretty grim. We’ve got a lot of days where the conditions just aren’t lining up. There’s a gap of poor surf from now until the morning of Thursday the 27th of August, so don’t bother waxing up just yet.
The first real chance to get wet is Thursday morning the 27th. We’re looking at a small 3ft swell from the SSW with a long period of 11 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, which means better shaped waves and more energy behind them, though the sets will be a bit spaced out. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NE, which will keep things clean. The combined energy is moderate at 124. It’s surfable, but it’s just ordinary. Inchydoney is a sheltered river mouth, so that long-period SSW swell can wrap in alright, but don’t expect any fire.
Friday morning the 28th might be your best bet for a quick session. We’ve got a clean 3ft SSW swell with a slight offshore breeze from the N. The wave energy is weak (100), but it’s clean, and for a beginner spot like this, that’s a huge plus. It won’t be epic, but it’ll be surfable.
After that, the wind turns ugly. Saturday the 29th through to the end of the month is a write-off, with strong winds and messy conditions. The water temperature is about average for the time of year.
Now, looking into the second week, things get interesting but far from certain. On Wednesday the 2nd of September, we’ve got a pulse of 8ft swell from the SW. That’s over 5ft, so it’s getting a bit solid for beginners, and the combined energy is strong (621). Problem is, the wind is a strong cross-onshore, and the period is a short 7 seconds. It’s going to be a messy, blown-out mess. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The real standout, if you’ve got the patience, is Sunday the 6th of September. The morning session shows a 2ft SSW swell, but get this – the period is a very long 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy (305). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNW. For a river mouth like Inchydoney, that long-period swell can be tricky, it might want to break too straight, but with that clean wind, it could be a real treat. It’s promising, but it’s a long way off, so keep your fingers crossed.
The crowd here can be an issue, as it’s known to get busy sometimes. For a little spot like this, when it’s clean, it’s worth fighting for a wave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon morning, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu morning, light winds from the ENE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ESE 5 | E 5 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 |
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74 | 36 | 34 | 69 | 45 | 33 | 30 | 18 | 15 | 150 | 802 | 273 | 91 | 23 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 66 | 176 | 177 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:47PM2.66m | 4:11AM2.71m | 4:33PM2.87m | 4:52AM2.92m | 5:12PM3.08m | 5:28AM3.12m | 5:47PM3.27m | 6:02AM3.30m | 6:20PM3.42m | 6:36AM3.43m | 6:54PM3.52m | 7:09AM3.51m | 7:28PM3.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:38AM1.03m | 10:09PM0.94m | 10:29AM0.83m | 10:53PM0.74m | 11:10AM0.63m | 11:31PM0.55m | 11:46AM0.44m | 00:06AM0.39m | 12:20PM0.29m | 00:39AM0.27m | 12:54PM0.19m | 1:12AM0.20m | 1:27PM0.16m | 1:45AM0.20m | |||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ESE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | E 5 | S 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 7 | W 11 | SW 8 |
40 | 36 | 191 | 34 | 24 | 33 | 30 | 18 | 15 | 71 | 802 | 273 | 91 | 23 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 66 | 2 | 177 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | SE 6 | S 8 | E 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | W 10 | W 8 | SW 12 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 11 | — | — |
8 | 3 | 34 | 7 | 10 | 33 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 150 | 70 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | SW 8 | W 10 | SE 7 | SSW 13 | SSE 5 | W 7 | W 7 | ESE 4 | — | S 12 | W 8 | SW 11 | S 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 6 | W 12 | — | — |
2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | — | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | SE 6 | — | ESE 5 | E 5 | — | ENE 5 | ESE 4 | E 4 | — | — | SW 5 | NNW 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | SW 4 | — | — | SW 6 | SW 7 | NW 3 |
74 | 172 | — | 69 | 45 | — | 13 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 51 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 26 | 176 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 93 | 52 | 92 | 92 | 18 | 92 | 105 | 93 | 0 | 92 | 30 | 0 | 284 | 113 | 107 | 114 | 291 | 297 | 367 | 403 |
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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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