Surf Forecasts:
Inchydoney surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, E swell with 148 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with E 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inchydoney over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be honest – this stretch isn't looking great for us. The finder has come up empty for any recommended surf across the whole 16-day window, so there’s nothing to get excited about right now.
Looking at what’s coming, we’ve got a long flat spell ahead. For the first several days, into the start of next week, the swell is tiny – just 0.7ft to 1ft – with weak energy readings mostly under 40 (combined energy of all swells directed here). The water temp at Inchydoney is sitting at 59°F, which is about normal for the time of year. There are some glassy mornings early on, like Tuesday the 7th and Wednesday the 8th, but with barely a ripple of swell, it’s not enough to paddle for.
Things try to pick up a little around Sunday the 12th. That afternoon, we finally get a pulse of 3ft swell from the east, with 144 (combined energy of all swells directed here). The wind is clean and cross-off from the east, so the surface will look tidy, but the period is a short 5 seconds – that’s windswell, not groundswell. It won't have any push or shape.
By Monday the 13th, the swell jumps to 5ft from the east with a stronger 243 (combined energy of all swells directed here), and the wind stays clean cross-off, but again the period is only 6 seconds. It’s lumpy, messy energy. At that size, it’s still OK for intermediates but not great.
After that, we drop back into tiny surf for the rest of the window. There’s really no standout day. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during that Sunday and Monday pulse, if you’re into that.
It’s a rough run for Inchydoney. This area can go quiet, and right now it’s just a waiting game. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 10 | S 19 | SSW 12 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SSW 17 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SSW 16 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | SSW 19 | SE 9 |
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 kJ | 20 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 26 | 23 | 13 | 13 | 29 | 29 | 43 | 25 | 51 | 102 | 148 | 74 | 70 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:45AM2.92m | 11:13PM2.94m | 11:40AM2.87m | 00:12AM2.89m | 12:44PM2.86m | 1:18AM2.89m | 1:53PM2.91m | 2:28AM2.96m | 3:01PM3.05m | 3:34AM3.10m | 4:04PM3.24m | 4:33AM3.27m | 5:01PM3.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:08PM0.75m | 5:38AM0.79m | 6:05PM0.79m | 6:39AM0.81m | 7:11PM0.79m | 7:46AM0.78m | 8:21PM0.73m | 8:54AM0.69m | 9:29PM0.59m | 9:59AM0.53m | 10:33PM0.42m | 10:58AM0.36m | 11:30PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SSW 13 | WSW 4 | W 10 | SW 13 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SSW 16 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SSW 19 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 5 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 26 | 23 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 25 | 43 | 25 | 24 | 30 | 23 | 74 | 70 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 13 | S 19 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 18 | S 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 21 | SSW 21 | SE 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 20 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 9 | 45 | 23 | 74 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | W 10 | SSW 13 | — | S 11 | S 17 | S 18 | SW 12 | S 12 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 8 | S 24 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 7 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 17 | — | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 1 | 32 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 2 | — | — | WSW 3 | W 3 | — | — | — | NE 3 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 4 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | 58 | 114 | 50 | 9 | 72 | 51 | 102 | 148 | 360 | 220 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 123 | 93 | 93 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 113 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 93 | 105 | 105 | 18 | 105 | 123 | 10 | 92 | 123 | 98 |
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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).
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