Inchydoney surf break

Inchydoney surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 09 Apr 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
10.3° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 7AM. 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 Thursday (Apr 09) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 10th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 10th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 16th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, near gales from the W by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun morning, light winds from the WNW by Sun night).

Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
WSW
1.5
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
3.5
S
3
SW
3
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
WSW
2
SW
1.9
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
W
1.4
WSW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
2.4
S
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.5
SW
3
SW
Period(s) (?)491413799916101091197879111115
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7038814492117913821430220853868166953392913184282511940127718204320
Wind
(km/h)
40
WNW
35
WNW
5
W
40
S
50
S
25
WSW
45
SW
45
WSW
50
W
40
W
30
W
15
W
10
WSW
15
W
10
NNE
25
S
40
SSE
35
SSW
30
SW
40
SW
40
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassononcrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:22AM
2.55
10:52PM
2.53
11:24AM
2.39
12:06AM
2.41
12:49PM
2.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:42PM
1.11
5:26AM
1.20
5:59PM
1.23
6:51AM
1.24
7:26PM
1.21
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise6:54--6:50--6:48--6:47--6:45--6:43--6:39--
Sunset-8:21--8:22--8:23--8:25--8:28--8:29--8:30-
clear
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--1712-221-1-12--44--1
Temp. °C8977967881097910891111121111
Feels °C (?)-1-11-4-2-1-4-2-3113555353433
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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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