Inchydoney surf break

Inchydoney surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 21 Dec 2025 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
10.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Monday (Dec 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 12 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 27) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 22nd Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 23rd Dec)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 23rd Dec)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed afternoon, min 2°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ENE on Wed night, strong winds from the E by Sat morning).

Sun
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
WSW
1.1
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
WSW
1.8
SE
1.8
SE
1.2
SE
0.6
SE
0.3
WSW
1.3
E
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.2
W
Period(s) (?)1513121199871361110121212121115141212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)288380142784814751823633119228111127262245203111
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
25
N
25
N
15
ENE
20
NE
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNE
40
ENE
40
E
35
ENE
30
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:57PM
3.16
6:17AM
3.24
6:33PM
3.16
6:54AM
3.23
7:10PM
3.13
7:32AM
3.18
7:49PM
3.08
8:12AM
3.12
8:32PM
3.02
8:57AM
3.05
9:19PM
2.94
9:47AM
2.98
10:14PM
2.88
10:45AM
2.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:14AM
0.47
12:36PM
0.51
12:51AM
0.48
1:14PM
0.55
1:29AM
0.52
1:53PM
0.60
2:09AM
0.59
2:34PM
0.67
2:52AM
0.66
3:21PM
0.73
3:42AM
0.73
4:14PM
0.78
4:39AM
0.78
Sun
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunrise--8:38--8:38--8:40--8:40--8:40--8:41--8:41
Sunset4:27--4:28--4:28--4:29--4:30--4:30--4:30--
light rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
5211-----------------
Temp. °C8781089997764433436666
Feels °C (?)32374445100-2-3-3-3-2-3-4-3-2-2
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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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