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Inchydoney surf break

Inchydoney surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 12 Jan 2026 IST
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Inchydoney surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Inchydoney sea temperature is
9.7° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inchydoney this week:

The surf forecast for Inchydoney over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 12 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 13th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 13th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 16th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inchydoney over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue night, strong winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NE by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
SW
1.3
WSW
1.2
S
1.3
S
1.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.4
WSW
1
W
1
W
0.9
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SW
1
SW
0.6
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.6
W
0.7
WSW
Period(s) (?)1111910971019171616169121211101091215
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)117239623530738376711987286174271165119335548125979593832101222
Wind
(km/h)
25
WSW
15
NNW
15
NNW
5
WSW
35
SSW
45
SSW
25
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
25
SW
20
SSW
15
NNW
25
NNE
30
NE
20
E
15
ESE
20
SE
15
SSW
5
SSW
5
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		oncrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
off		offcross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:28AM
2.55
1:02PM
2.52
1:36AM
2.57
2:07PM
2.57
2:36AM
2.67
3:01PM
2.68
3:26AM
2.81
3:48PM
2.83
4:09AM
2.97
4:28PM
2.98
4:48AM
3.12
5:06PM
3.13
5:25AM
3.26
5:41PM
3.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:52AM
1.09
7:23PM
1.09
7:58AM
1.06
8:25PM
1.02
8:57AM
0.96
9:19PM
0.89
9:46AM
0.83
10:05PM
0.74
10:30AM
0.68
10:47PM
0.59
11:09AM
0.55
11:25PM
0.46
11:46AM
0.44
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
Sunrise-8:36--8:34--8:34--8:33--8:33--8:32--8:30-
Sunset--4:51--4:52--4:53--4:55--4:57--4:59--5:00
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
Rain (mm)
3---25--15332-----22-
Temp. °C1088889888888779899988
Feels °C (?)44320-1333222512355666
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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 12 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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