Inchydoney Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.59° N 8.87° W

Inchydoney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 31 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inchydoney sea temperature is
13.5°C
0.8° 

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


Inchydoney surf forecast from 31 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, SW swell with 185 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 31 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s 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 Saturday (Oct 31) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 05) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 31st Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 31st Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 31st Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
31
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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10
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SW
10
0.6
SW
9
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
W
9
1
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5
1.3
ESE
6
1.2
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6
1.3
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6
1.3
ESE
6
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6
0.4
WSW
12
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WSW
12
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
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WSW
10
0.2
SSW
13
0.6
SE
6
0.2
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
188
185
62
22
20
9
7
55
102
90
102
117
162
49
46
23
10
10
16
28
15
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
5
NE
20
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
25
NE
25
E
20
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25
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25
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20
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25
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30
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25
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25
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20
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glassy
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cross-off
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cross
cross
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
8:49PM3.04m
9:22AM3.07m
9:55PM2.83m
10:34AM2.89m
11:13PM2.72m
11:55AM2.84m
00:33AM2.76m
1:10PM2.92m
1:41AM2.90m
2:10PM3.06m
2:35AM3.08m
2:59PM3.19m
Low Tide
2:51PM0.57m
3:17AM0.67m
4:03PM0.76m
4:34AM0.81m
5:24PM0.85m
5:56AM0.84m
6:41PM0.82m
7:10AM0.76m
7:47PM0.70m
8:11AM0.63m
8:40PM0.56m
9:01AM0.49m
9:25PM0.44m
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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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