Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 4,182 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10PM. 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 13s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks at Inch Reefs.
Right out of the gate, it’s a tough one. We’re looking at a long, frustrating stretch of poor surf conditions that runs from now all the way through to the end of the first week of September. Tuesday 1st through to Sunday 6th is a wasteland—solid onshore winds and messy, choppy waves with zero quality. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only comfort.
The first flicker of something half-decent finally shows up on Monday 7th September morning. The swell is a solid 8 ft out of the WSW with a moderate wave energy (1112), but the wind is light cross-onshore, keeping things a bit bumpy. It’s only marginal, and the afternoon goes backwards. After that, Tuesday 8th pumps up to a massive 13 ft from the W with an energy reading of 3198, however a fresh cross-onshore wind makes it a total write-off.
Now, here’s where I get a little excited. Thursday 10th September is the first true standout. The morning is glassy with gentle offshore NE winds at 9 mph. The swell is small—3 ft from the WSW—and the wave energy is only moderate (159), but the conditions are clean, clean, clean. For a break like Inch Reefs, a point break, a little long-period W swell with offshore wind? That’s the recipe. We also see a similar, small but clean morning on Friday 11th September—3 ft from the WSW with a light NE offshore. These are the sessions for the crew who love a glassy, lined-up wave without the chaos.
The middle of the second week gets a bit jumbled again, but the real heavy hitters land on Monday 14th September and Wednesday 16th September. On Monday 14th, the morning swell jumps to 10 ft from the WNW with a very strong 2174 energy, and the wind is light cross-offshore out of the ESE. The only catch—it’s flagged as potentially too big for Inch Reefs, so this one’s for expert paddlers only who know the reef. Wednesday 16th is even bigger: 12 ft in the morning and 13 ft in the afternoon, both out of the W with a 14-second period, clean and glassy with light cross-offshore winds. The energy is massive—4066 in the morning, 6057 in the arvo. Again, only for the experienced crew, but for them, this is a session to circle on the calendar. Keep in mind, these long-period groundswells (over 15 seconds) can jack up and break a bit straight at a beach break, but at a point like Inch Reefs, they’ll wrap in beautifully.
So, the two true standouts: Thursday 10th September morning for small, clean, offshore perfection, and Wednesday 16th September for the big, powerful groundswell with glassy winds—if you’ve got the skill to handle it. Crowds are possible here, so keep that in mind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 7 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
206 | 87 | 261 | 368 | 434 | 463 | 574 | 1218 | 53 | 53 | 51 | 36 | 17 | 143 | 618 | 1957 | 3344 | 2829 | 3096 | 2314 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:05PM3.30m | 8:30AM3.17m | 8:48PM3.10m | 9:16AM2.98m | 9:42PM2.86m | 10:15AM2.79m | 10:54PM2.65m | 11:34AM2.66m | 00:27AM2.56m | 1:06PM2.70m | 1:58AM2.68m | 2:25PM2.91m | 3:08AM2.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:06AM0.33m | 2:25PM0.52m | 2:49AM0.55m | 3:14PM0.71m | 3:42AM0.81m | 4:19PM0.92m | 4:56AM1.04m | 5:53PM1.03m | 6:37AM1.11m | 7:35PM0.91m | 8:07AM0.97m | 8:49PM0.64m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:14 | — | |
mm | 2 | 17 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 10 |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 8 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | SW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | W 16 | WSW 13 | — | — | — |
3 | 112 | 54 | 50 | 22 | 58 | 81 | 32 | 53 | 5027 | 3138 | 1410 | 733 | 176 | 24 | 139 | 3344 | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | N 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | N 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | W 8 | N 8 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — |
12 | 25 | 25 | 60 | 21 | 21 | 56 | 58 | 17 | 53 | 51 | 36 | 17 | 66 | 5 | 39 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 16 | N 9 | N 8 | N 12 | SW 15 | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | SSW 13 | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — |
2 | 25 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 54 | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | 17 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | WSW 10 | — | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
206 | 87 | 261 | 368 | 434 | 463 | 574 | 1218 | 2924 | — | — | — | 8 | 143 | 618 | 1957 | — | 2829 | 3096 | 2314 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 14 | 3 | 238 | 15 | 243 | 365 | 243 | 406 | 139 | 379 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 377 | 11 | 139 | 15 |
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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.











