Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
17.6° C
1.6° 

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


Inch Reefs surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, WSW swell with 656 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 10th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 13th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 12th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's on offer for our little corner. We’ve only got one spot that’s really worth talking about in this outlook – Inch Reefs. It’s a point break, takes a south-west swell the best, and it's set up for the advanced crew.

Right now, things are flat. Sunday the 9th is a complete write-off with tiny 0.7ft swell and onshore winds. There’s a bit of a lull to get through. Monday the 10th morning will see some small 3ft swell from the west, but it’s low energy, so not much to get excited about. The real news is further out.

The best of the bunch looks to be on Thursday morning, the 13th of August. We’ve got a solid 5ft of west-south-west swell pushing in with moderate combined energy. The wind is forecast to be glassy, absolutely dead calm. That’s a major positive for a point break, giving you clean, smooth faces. It’s a standout for the conditions, even if the size is modest. The swell period is 10 seconds, so it’ll have a bit of push.

Another one to circle is Thursday morning, the 20th of August. We’re looking at 5ft from the west with good energy, and the wind is forecast to be offshore from the north-north-east. That’s a clean, groomed line straight into the point. It is a touch bigger, so keep your wits about you.

As we push into the second week, the standout really looks like Sunday morning, the 23rd of August. This is the biggest, most energetic pulse of the whole run – 6ft from the west with energy surging high. The wind is offshore from the north-north-east, creating clean, peeling lines. Now, 6ft at a point break is expert territory, and this is a long-range call so treat it as promising but not locked in. The afternoon sees the wind shift and the size drop off a bit.

The Saturday before that, the 22nd, has a solid afternoon session with 6ft from the west and clean cross-offshore winds. Energy is strong.

In between these highlights, there are a lot of days with onshore winds, low energy, or small swell. From the 10th to the 12th, and again from the 15th to the 19th, there are gaps of a few days with no really good recommendations. Keep an eye out for those glassy windows, they’ll be the only moments worth paddling for.

Stay safe, and watch the tide for the best shape.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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8
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8
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7
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WSW
12
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WSW
11
1.6
SW
10
1.4
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9
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9
1.7
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Energy kJ
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3
127
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297
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190
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25
19
13
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
W
10
N
5
SE
10
NW
10
SSE
15
SE
20
S
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
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10
NW
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NNE
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NNE
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High Tide
2:29PM2.91m
3:10AM2.92m
3:34PM3.16m
4:10AM3.16m
4:28PM3.42m
5:01AM3.37m
5:15PM3.63m
5:47AM3.52m
5:59PM3.75m
6:30AM3.57m
6:41PM3.77m
7:10AM3.54m
7:21PM3.67m
Low Tide
8:06AM0.89m
8:49PM0.68m
9:14AM0.69m
9:49PM0.39m
10:10AM0.48m
10:41PM0.13m
10:57AM0.29m
11:26PM-0.06m
11:41AM0.17m
00:09AM-0.15m
12:22PM0.13m
00:49AM-0.13m
1:02PM0.17m
1:27AM-0.01m
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Feels °C
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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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