Inchydoney Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.59° N 8.87° W

Inchydoney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 05 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inchydoney sea temperature is
13.2°C
0.7° 

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


Inchydoney surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 18 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 26ft (8.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 26ft (8.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 25,461 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 18 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 26ft (8.0m), 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 Wednesday (Nov 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 8.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inchydoney in the next 16 days are 8.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 18th Nov)26ft (8.0m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 18th Nov)26ft (8.0m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 18th Nov)26ft (8.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the ENE by Wed morning).

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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
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Direction
Period (s)
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WSW
11
0.9
ESE
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0.7
ESE
5
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SW
10
0.4
SSW
8
0.5
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1.5
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SSW
12
1.7
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12
1.3
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1.4
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11
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11
1.3
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11
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10
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11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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24
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35
127
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1227
789
352
444
486
394
218
247
Wind (km/h)
25
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15
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10
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10
NE
10
NNE
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NE
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NNE
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ESE
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Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
2:35AM3.08m
2:59PM3.19m
3:20AM3.23m
3:41PM3.30m
4:01AM3.35m
4:20PM3.36m
4:38AM3.42m
4:56PM3.38m
5:14AM3.44m
5:32PM3.35m
5:50AM3.40m
6:07PM3.27m
Low Tide
8:40PM0.56m
9:01AM0.49m
9:25PM0.44m
9:44AM0.39m
10:04PM0.36m
10:23AM0.32m
10:39PM0.31m
10:58AM0.30m
11:12PM0.31m
11:32AM0.32m
11:45PM0.35m
12:05PM0.39m
00:18AM0.42m
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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.

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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