Inchydoney surf break

Inchydoney surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 25 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
10.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inchydoney this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 12 days are 0.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 27) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 2nd Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat night, min 4°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Sun night, min 2°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thu
01
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
W
0.6
W
0.8
SE
0.5
SSE
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.6
SE
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.9
ESE
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.5
SE
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.3
WSW
Period(s) (?)1212771014131216713121216513135111116
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11935729214031262440343129254134311310950
Wind
(km/h)
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
30
NE
35
ENE
30
E
25
E
20
ENE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
N
15
N
10
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:57AM
3.05
9:19PM
2.94
9:47AM
2.98
10:14PM
2.88
10:45AM
2.92
11:17PM
2.85
11:51AM
2.90
12:25AM
2.88
1:01PM
2.95
1:34AM
3.00
2:07PM
3.07
2:38AM
3.18
3:08PM
3.23
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:52AM
0.66
3:21PM
0.73
3:42AM
0.73
4:14PM
0.78
4:39AM
0.78
5:15PM
0.81
5:45AM
0.79
6:22PM
0.79
6:54AM
0.74
7:29PM
0.70
8:03AM
0.62
8:34PM
0.56
9:06AM
0.46
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thu
01
Sunrise-8:40--8:41--8:41--8:41--8:41--8:41--8:41-
Sunset--4:30--4:30--4:31--4:32--4:34--4:35--4:36
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C655457876623556644889
Feels °C (?)-3-2-2-2-302111-3-30011-10444
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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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