Inchydoney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s talk about what’s on offer around here. It’s a bit of a tough stretch, I won’t lie. We’ve got a long gap of nothing really happening until Saturday morning the 29th of August. The river mouth at Inchydoney is all we’ve got to work with, and for the first few days, the wind and swell just aren’t playing ball. Expect a lot of flat, messy days with onshore or cross-shore winds.

Alright, so the first real chance to get wet comes on Saturday morning, the 29th of August. The swell is starting to show some life, running about 6ft from the SSW with an 8-second period. The energy is picking up, with a reading of 384 (moderate wave energy). The wind is a gentle cross-offshore from the NNW, which should keep things clean. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but with that size, it’s towards the top end for learners. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 64°, about 2° above average. It’s not a perfect day, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far. The spot is inconsistent, so don’t expect a wave every minute, and crowds are possible.

The next little window is on Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September. The swell is smaller, around 3ft from the WSW, but the period is a better 9 seconds. The energy is solid enough at 329 (moderate). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the WNW, so the surface should be smooth. It’s a smaller, cleaner, more manageable option for a beginner.

If you’re feeling brave, the weekend of the 5th and 6th of September has some size. Saturday morning, the 5th, shows 5ft from the WSW with a 10-second period and a cross-offshore wind. The energy is pumping hard at 679 (strong). That’s a solid, clean wave, but it’s getting into expert territory. The same goes for Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, but Sunday brings a strong onshore wind that will ruin it.

The standout, if you can call it that, is the Saturday morning, the 5th of September. The swell is 5ft from the WSW, the period is a nice 10 seconds, and the wind is clean. It’s a decent groundswell, and with a long period like that, the point break and river mouth setup here should handle it well. The energy is 679 (strong), so there’s plenty of push. It’s the best combination of size, direction, and wind we’ll see in this whole window. Just remember, it’s inconsistent, and crowds are possible.

The second week is a bit of a mixed bag, with a lot of wind and lumpy conditions. The forecast confidence drops off, but there’s a glimmer on Wednesday morning, the 9th of September, with a clean, small 3ft swell from the WSW. That’s about it for the run home.

So, if you’re itching for a paddle, target the 29th of August morning for a manageable session, or hold out for the morning of the 2nd of September. For the one true standout, it’s the morning of the 5th of September. Get it while it’s clean.

Rusty.

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