Inchydoney Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.59° N 8.87° W

Inchydoney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inchydoney sea temperature is
17.8°C
1.5° 

Inchydoney surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Inchydoney surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, WSW swell with 956 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SSW 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 4th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 7th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 7th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Right, so we’re looking at the 16-day outlook for Inchydoney here, and I’ll be straight with you – it’s a rough one. This is a sheltered river break, and it’s inconsistent, which means it takes a lot to get it working right. The water temperature is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so not freezing your toes off, but that’s about the only easy thing going for us.

The forecast opens with nothing happening. Tuesday afternoon has a tiny 0.7ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 17 seconds, but it’s cross-on with a 15 mph wind and the combined energy is a weak 58. It’s poor.

Wednesday and Thursday are a write-off. We get a jump in size to 5ft from the SSW, but the period drops to 7 seconds, wind is cross-on at 15-18 mph, and the energy climbs to 307 and 356 – moderate, but the conditions are choppy and lumpy. The swell then drops back to 4ft, period at 6 seconds, same story. It’s all poor. No surf to be had.

Friday and Saturday are flat. Swell is 1ft or less, long period groundswell from the SSW, but the wind is messy or onshore, and the energy is weak. Saturday morning has a 1ft swell with a 14-second period, but the wind is light cross-on at 6 mph, so it’s small ripples, not surfable.

Sunday the 6th of September sees a jump back up to 5ft from the S and SSW, but the period is short again at 6 seconds, and it’s fresh onshore wind at 18 mph. Energy is moderate at 241 and 235. It’s messy.

Now, the first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 7th of September. The morning shows a 6ft swell from the WSW with a long 12-second period, and the combined energy is a very strong 830. The wind is light cross-on at 3 mph, with small wind ripples, so it’s clean. This is the standout. It’s the only time in the whole window where the stars align for decent size, proper period, and light wind. The issue is the break is inconsistent, and it’s rated for beginners, but at 6ft, it’s getting into territory where it’s more interesting for a confident surfer. The direction is SW, which is the optimum swell direction for this spot. This is the best on offer, but it’s a Monday morning, so hope you’ve got the day off. The afternoon goes to crap again with cross-on wind.

After that, the rest of the run is a disaster. Tuesday the 8th has a 3ft swell with 28 mph cross-on wind – strong, messy. Wednesday the 9th is clean with cross-off NW wind at 18 mph, but the swell is only 4ft with a short 5-second period and weak energy of 67. It’s clean but gutless.

Thursday the 10th brings a 8ft swell from the SSW with a 7-second period and energy of 703 – that’s strong, but it’s cross-on and steep, and at over 8ft, it’s only for experts. The period is short, so it’s a lumpy, crumbly mess. Not recommended.

The second week is a mixed bag of small clean days and big messy ones. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th are clean with cross-off winds, but the swell is tiny – 2ft and 1.0ft – with weak energy. Sunday the 13th sees a massive 10ft swell from the S and SSW, with energy hitting 945 and 1365 – very strong. The wind is cross-off and clean, but at 10ft, this is big, heavy, and only for experts. The period is 8-9 seconds, so it’s not a clean groundswell. This is a dangerous day.

Monday the 14th has a 7ft swell with cross-off wind, energy at 539 – still big, still for experts. Tuesday the 15th drops to 4-5ft, but it’s onshore wind and unknown conditions. The last day, Wednesday the 16th, is a tiny 3ft swell with light cross-on wind.

So, to sum it up: the only real standout is Monday morning, the 7th of September. That’s your window. It’s not perfect – the break is inconsistent – but it’s the best the 16 days have to offer. The rest of the time is either flat, howling, or too big and messy. For a spot that’s inconsistent, this kind of blank run is fairly normal, so don’t be too gutted. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d be eyeing that Monday morning and crossing my fingers.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sun morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:42PM3.42m
9:02AM3.36m
9:25PM3.25m
9:48AM3.18m
10:14PM3.03m
10:42AM2.98m
11:16PM2.81m
11:52AM2.80m
00:34AM2.67m
1:18PM2.75m
2:02AM2.71m
2:42PM2.89m
3:18AM2.90m
Low Tide
2:56AM0.37m
3:17PM0.42m
3:38AM0.54m
4:06PM0.61m
4:31AM0.74m
5:08PM0.81m
5:42AM0.92m
6:33PM0.94m
7:13AM0.97m
8:05PM0.91m
8:41AM0.86m
9:23PM0.73m
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Temp °C
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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.

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