Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,815 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period with W swell.
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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 12s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and settle in, this is a long-range look at what’s on the cards for Inch Reefs. It’s a pretty average start to the period, but if you’re patient and an experienced surfer, there’s something special waiting for you deep in the second week. Let’s break it down.
The water temperature right now is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Nothing wild, but you might notice it’s a little more comfortable than usual.
The next couple of weeks start off flat and messy. The weekend of the 29th and 30th of August is a write-off. We’ve got a tiny 0.7 ft to 3 ft swell from the south, with cross and onshore winds. The surf is poor and the energy is weak (3). Honestly, don’t bother. Sunday the 30th sees a bit more size – 7 ft from the west-southwest – but with a risk of thunderstorms and onshore wind, it’s just not happening. The wave energy is moderate (666), but the conditions are too rough.
The entire first week of September is pretty grim. Monday the 31st through to Thursday the 5th, the swell sits between 5 ft and 10 ft, but it’s all from the west or southwest with cross-on or onshore wind. The wind is a real killer here, stirring up chop and making it messy. The wave energy fluctuates from moderate (255) to very strong (1364), but the quality is never there. This stretch is a good time to check your gear or take a holiday. There’s not a single standout session for a surfer.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Sunday the 6th of September morning is a bit of a beast. The swell is a solid 12 ft from the west-southwest, with a period of 11 seconds and a massive wave energy of 2716. The wind is light and cross-on, so it’s fairly choppy but the wind comment says it’s favorable for this break. But, and this is a big one, it’s predicted to be too big for this spot. That’s a warning sign. However, later that afternoon, things change. The wind swings to a light offshore from the north-northeast at just 3 mph, the swell is a still-pumping 8 ft from the west-southwest, and the energy is 1430. The forecast says excellent conditions for experienced surfers. That’s your window. The waves will be clean, the wind is perfect, and it’s a point break that handles the long-period groundswell well. This is the standout of the entire outlook. Get out there if you can handle the size.
Monday the 7th of September morning holds a 10 ft swell from the west, with a 9-second period – that’s shorter, more windswell-like energy. The wind is offshore from the northeast at 6 mph, and the water is clean. The wave energy is 1559, very strong. Again, it’s flagged as too big for the break, so only for experts. The afternoon is similar, with a north cross-offshore wind and a 10-second period.
After that, the swell drops off a cliff. From Tuesday the 8th of September right through to the end of the forecast on the 13th, the surf is tiny, from 0.7 ft to 4 ft, with weak energy (as low as 6). The winds are mostly onshore or cross-on, and it’s just poor. The 13th of September morning has a longer period swell of 14 seconds from the west at 3 ft, but with a fresh breeze blowing onshore, it’s a wasted opportunity.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a total bust. The real action is a single, high-quality window for experienced surfers on the afternoon of Sunday the 6th of September. Get your timing right, and you’ll be laughing. Otherwise, it’s a long, quiet wait.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue night, strong winds from the W by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | SW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
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3 | 159 | 290 | 666 | 651 | 721 | 541 | 431 | 349 | 243 | 259 | 278 | 480 | 679 | 792 | 1197 | 1308 | 1585 | 53 | 53 | 51 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:18PM3.53m | 6:42AM3.40m | 6:51PM3.52m | 7:15AM3.39m | 7:26PM3.45m | 7:51AM3.31m | 8:05PM3.30m | 8:30AM3.17m | 8:48PM3.10m | 9:16AM2.98m | 9:42PM2.86m | 10:15AM2.79m | 10:54PM2.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:03PM0.30m | 00:24AM0.07m | 12:35PM0.26m | 00:55AM0.08m | 1:08PM0.28m | 1:29AM0.17m | 1:45PM0.37m | 2:06AM0.33m | 2:25PM0.52m | 2:49AM0.55m | 3:14PM0.71m | 3:42AM0.81m | 4:19PM0.92m | ||||||||
6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | N 8 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | SW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
17 | 159 | 290 | 666 | 651 | 721 | 541 | 155 | 63 | 243 | 259 | 211 | 76 | 33 | 81 | 85 | 57 | 36 | 53 | 4130 | 1466 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | NW 8 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | — | NNW 7 | — | SW 18 | N 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | N 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
9 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 7 | — | 162 | — | 13 | 28 | 17 | 4 | 39 | 37 | 34 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 17 | 53 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | N 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | — | S 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 | — | SSW 16 | — | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 12 | 12 | — | 25 | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | SW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | — | — |
6 | 7 | — | — | — | 332 | — | 431 | 349 | — | — | 278 | 480 | 679 | 792 | 1197 | 1308 | 1585 | 4702 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 355 | 178 | 7 | 14 | 391 | 527 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 182 | 14 | 14 | 364 | 139 | 590 | 996 | 602 | 768 | 565 | 7 |
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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.











