Inchydoney Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.59° N 8.87° W

Inchydoney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inchydoney sea temperature is
15.5°C
1.4° 

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


Inchydoney surf forecast from 10 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SW swell with 2,363 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 9s period. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 15th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 15th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 13th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Wed night). Mainly near gales.

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
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1
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1
0
2
1
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
10
0.5
SW
7
1.1
S
4
2
S
6
1.3
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
11
2.5
SSW
7
3.5
SW
10
2.4
SW
10
2.1
SW
10
2
SW
10
2.3
SW
7
2.5
SW
7
4
SSW
9
2.3
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.4
WSW
12
1
WSW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.7
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
125
85
23
44
298
346
483
709
2363
1092
847
773
458
741
2316
1422
855
509
247
172
99
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
20
WNW
10
SSW
35
SSE
35
S
15
WSW
10
SSE
35
SSW
30
W
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
SSW
45
SSW
50
SSW
15
WNW
25
W
30
WNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
20
SW
20
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:25AM3.51m
5:45PM3.58m
6:02AM3.59m
6:21PM3.59m
6:39AM3.60m
6:57PM3.52m
7:14AM3.53m
7:32PM3.39m
7:49AM3.39m
8:07PM3.21m
8:25AM3.20m
8:43PM3.00m
9:03AM2.98m
9:23PM2.77m
Low Tide
11:47AM0.13m
00:06AM0.14m
12:23PM0.11m
00:39AM0.15m
12:56PM0.15m
1:10AM0.22m
1:29PM0.26m
1:42AM0.34m
2:02PM0.42m
2:15AM0.51m
2:37PM0.61m
2:51AM0.70m
3:17PM0.83m
3:33AM0.91m
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Temp °C
14
14
12
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Feels °C
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13
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12
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8
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6
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9
9
9
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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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