Inchydoney Surf Break

Inchydoney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.59° N 8.87° W

Issued: 12 am 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Inchydoney sea temperature is
13.7° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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


Inchydoney surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, WSW swell with 545 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Monday (Jun 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. 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 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 29th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 29th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 28th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
6
0.6
E
4
0.3
SE
5
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
8
0.3
SW
8
1
E
5
0.1
S
19
0.6
SE
5
0.3
W
12
1.1
SE
6
1.2
S
5
1.3
S
6
1.6
SSW
7
1.1
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
1.1
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4
14
5
8
7
11
9
45
7
22
24
85
82
127
268
105
86
74
440
298
186
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
20
E
5
NNW
10
N
5
WSW
10
NNE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
5
ESE
15
SW
20
S
20
S
20
SW
25
SW
30
SSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
10
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross
glassy
off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
11:46AM2.87m
00:19AM2.86m
12:48PM2.77m
1:21AM2.76m
1:51PM2.73m
2:21AM2.73m
2:50PM2.76m
3:16AM2.76m
3:42PM2.83m
4:05AM2.82m
4:29PM2.92m
4:50AM2.91m
5:11PM3.01m
Low Tide
5:53AM0.74m
6:18PM0.76m
6:51AM0.84m
7:19PM0.85m
7:49AM0.90m
8:18PM0.90m
8:45AM0.90m
9:13PM0.89m
9:37AM0.86m
10:04PM0.83m
10:23AM0.79m
10:49PM0.76m
11:06AM0.71m
11:31PM0.68m
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clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
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light rain
rain showers
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
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5:16
5:16
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:57
 mm
1
2
Temp °C
18
20
19
22
23
22
22
21
19
19
18
16
16
16
16
15
16
14
15
15
14
Feels °C
16
19
19
24
25
24
21
18
16
18
19
13
14
14
15
10
12
10
10
10
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.3
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
8
0.3
SW
8
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
W
9
0.6
SE
5
1.3
ESE
7
1.1
SE
6
0.3
E
5
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.8
WSW
7
1.1
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
12
Energy kJ
4
2
5
7
7
11
9
5
2
22
183
85
5
25
26
45
43
68
440
298
186
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
12
0.3
ENE
4
0.3
SW
7
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
SE
4
0.3
SW
7
0.1
S
19
0.1
SW
7
0.2
W
11
0.3
W
12
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.6
S
6
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
2
3
3
8
7
1
8
7
2
9
24
9
8
8
6
2
21
42
41
39
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
6
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
S
15
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
Energy kJ
3
2
2
8
2
4
2
2
7
6
12
6
26
86
74
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.2
ENE
4
0.5
E
3
1
E
5
1
E
5
0.5
E
4
0.3
S
5
1.2
S
5
1.3
S
6
1.6
SSW
7
1.1
SSW
7
1
SSW
6
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
NW
3
Energy kJ
7
14
1
6
45
44
10
5
82
127
268
105
73
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
Distance (km)
278
291
105
299
123
296
835
105
92
93
7
111
93
111
113
283
283
282
64
102
18
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
8
8
8
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
7
8
7
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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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