Inchydoney surf break

Inchydoney surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 01 Jun 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
14.3° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Inchydoney surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with 2,451 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with SW 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 Monday (Jun 08) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 8th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 8th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 6th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Fri night, light winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
6
1.4
SW
10
1.3
SW
9
2.5
WSW
9
1.6
WSW
9
1.4
SW
10
2.2
SW
7
2.5
SW
9
3
SW
12
3
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
12
3.5
SSW
8
3.5
SW
10
2.5
SW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
11
1
WSW
11
1.4
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
169
369
255
1037
424
416
507
1202
2195
2356
1949
626
423
147
1741
2402
2061
366
285
239
445
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
WNW
30
W
25
SW
40
WSW
45
WSW
45
W
40
W
40
WNW
20
WNW
20
WSW
30
SSW
45
S
40
WSW
35
W
15
SW
30
SSW
30
SW
25
SSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:46PM3.23m
7:03AM3.13m
7:23PM3.19m
7:40AM3.07m
8:00PM3.12m
8:17AM3.00m
8:39PM3.03m
8:57AM2.91m
9:20PM2.94m
9:39AM2.82m
10:05PM2.85m
10:27AM2.75m
10:55PM2.80m
Low Tide
12:40PM0.50m
1:03AM0.53m
1:17PM0.52m
1:40AM0.58m
1:55PM0.58m
2:19AM0.65m
2:34PM0.65m
3:00AM0.75m
3:17PM0.74m
3:44AM0.83m
4:03PM0.83m
4:33AM0.90m
4:54PM0.89m
mod rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:24
5:22
5:22
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:18
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9:43
9:44
9:45
9:45
9:46
9:47
9:49
6
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
17
2
Temp °C
15
15
13
16
15
14
14
14
13
13
12
11
13
13
14
14
14
13
15
15
14
11
11
9
11
9
8
7
6
5
5
4
4
8
7
6
6
6
8
10
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
1.5
WSW
9
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
1.5
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
11
1
WSW
11
0.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
81
81
35
378
34
17
25
25
43
42
626
423
147
366
285
239
6
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
7
7
7
34
30
26
17
20
18
17
15
6
6
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
S
11
0.2
SSW
12
Energy kJ
31
26
2
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
6
1.4
SW
10
1.3
SW
9
2.5
WSW
9
1.6
WSW
9
1.4
SW
10
2.2
SW
7
2.5
SW
9
3
SW
12
3
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
12
0.7
WNW
4
1.2
SSW
5
3.5
SSW
8
3.5
SW
10
2.5
SW
12
1.3
SSW
7
1.2
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
6
1.4
SW
11
Energy kJ
169
369
255
1037
424
416
507
1202
2195
2356
1949
15
63
1741
2402
2061
162
110
97
445
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
1
3
3
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
2
1
4
3
3
Distance (km)
113
123
111
321
563
113
299
485
297
649
758
64
64
250
420
747
339
64
282
283
113
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
3
3
4
2
4
4
1
4
4
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
9
5
5
9
8
9
7
9
8
9
7
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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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