Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
18.4° C
2.3° 

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 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with 495 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4PM. 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 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 21st Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 21st Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 18th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks for Inch Reefs.

To be straight with you, the start of this stretch is pretty grim. We’re looking at a few days of tiny, weak surf with poor conditions through the weekend and into Monday. It’s the kind of thing where you’re better off doing something else with your time.

There is a glimmer of hope on Tuesday the 18th. The swell bumps up a bit to the 5ft to 6ft range, coming from the west. It’s not perfect, with a light cross-onshore wind, but it’s the first time the energy is moderate (335 to 523). It’s a marginal call, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far.

Then things get blown out. Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th are a write-off with strong winds and tiny surf. Forget it.

Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd are clean but tiny – just ankle to knee high. Not worth paddling out, really.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. On Sunday the 23rd, we’ve got a real standout. The morning starts off glassy with a clean 5ft swell from the west-southwest. That’s your window. Then, in the afternoon, the swell jumps to a solid 10ft from the west. The energy reading is a massive 3419, which is strong. But, and it’s a big but, that size is just too big for this break. It’ll be a washing machine, perfect for experts only, and probably more of a spectacle than a surf. For the average punter, the morning is the pick.

After that, it fades fast. Monday the 24th has some remnants in the 5ft to 7ft range, but it’s getting messy and fat. Then we drop right back into the doldrums for the rest of the week and into the next. Tiny, weak swells and not much hope until the end of the period. There is another big pulse on Sunday the 30th of August, another 10ft west swell, but again, that’s too big for this spot.

So, if you’re keen, keep your eye on the morning of Sunday the 23rd. That’s your best bet. The rest is looking pretty quiet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed night).

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Period (s)
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W
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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282
191
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495
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25
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
15
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High Tide
7:10AM3.54m
7:21PM3.67m
7:49AM3.43m
8:01PM3.48m
8:27AM3.25m
8:40PM3.22m
9:06AM3.03m
9:22PM2.93m
9:48AM2.80m
10:09PM2.65m
10:37AM2.58m
11:09PM2.42m
11:44AM2.42m
00:32AM2.29m
Low Tide
1:02PM0.17m
1:27AM-0.01m
1:41PM0.29m
2:05AM0.20m
2:20PM0.48m
2:42AM0.47m
3:00PM0.70m
3:22AM0.76m
3:45PM0.94m
4:08AM1.04m
4:43PM1.16m
5:13AM1.26m
6:10PM1.29m
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Temp °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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