Inch Reefs surf break

Inch Reefs surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 06 Apr 2026 IST
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Inch Reefs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
9.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inch Reefs this week:

The surf forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 7th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 7th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 12th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the W by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Mon
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SW
5
W
4.5
W
4
W
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.3
WNW
2.5
W
3.5
W
0.2
S
4.5
WNW
5
W
5
WNW
3.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
4.5
W
5
WNW
4
WNW
3
WNW
2.1
WNW
Period(s) (?)10171515141312111091413151312121414141211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)208015851861767045310014681527199676661780711377371821471989745710161001045
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSE
10
SE
10
ESE
5
SW
5
NNW
5
W
10
SW
15
S
30
NW
25
W
25
S
30
S
25
SSW
30
WNW
30
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
20
WNW
5
WNW
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
oncross-
off
glassoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:02PM
3.00
8:24AM
2.82
8:39PM
2.79
9:05AM
2.59
9:24PM
2.59
10:01AM
2.38
10:28PM
2.42
11:20AM
2.25
11:52PM
2.37
12:52PM
2.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:03AM
0.67
2:16PM
0.85
2:41AM
0.90
2:55PM
1.08
3:30AM
1.12
3:48PM
1.29
4:44AM
1.28
5:16PM
1.42
6:32AM
1.28
7:01PM
1.37
Mon
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Sunrise--7:01--7:00--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50--6:48
Sunset8:21--8:22--8:24--8:25--8:28--8:30--8:30--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1210141311101199999101088799810
Feels °C (?)571312108861213560124358
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Information about the Inch Reefs Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Inch Reefs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Inch Reefs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Inch Reefs 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 (Inch Reefs) 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 Inch Reefs 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 Kerry? If you are looking for accommodation near Inch Reefs, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Fenit which is 18 km (11 miles) away. Other places in and around Kerry where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tra Li which is 24 km (15 miles) away, Valentia, Bantry and Foynes.

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