Surf Forecast  Inchydoney

Inchydoney surfspot characteristics

More about Inchydoney surfspot

Variety of fun beachbreaks shaped by rivermouths at either end. Cruisey, longboard-friendly peaks on both sides and a faster right off the mini headland in front of the hotel. Occasionally hollow, long lefts on the east side rivermouth, best at lower tides.

General: A south facing strand within striking distance for Cork surfers. Variety of peaks shaped by the river. Constantly changing conditions. Tides: Any tide. Size: Waist to head high. Wind: N-NE Swell: S-SW Works with windswells. Bottom: Sand. Paddling: Close to the beach. Spot Rating: Fun peaks if you have good timing. Good for beginners.

Suitable for accompanied beginners to intermediate.

Follow signs to Inchydoney Island Lodge

Park in village. Walk onto beach.

Park by hotel on central headland

Breaks equally inconsistently on all seasons.

Crowd Factor: Small crowds depending on the peak and time. Local Vibe: Very Friendly.

Watch out for strong currents on dropping tides at both ends and around mini headland. Follow signs to Inchydoney Island Lodge. Locals and surf school keep it busy at weekends. Super clean despite some agricultural runoff from estuarine rivermouths.

Agricultural runoff through the river after heavy rains. Otherwise very clean.

Rips, especially when bigger.