
Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with 1,532 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period. 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it.
The forecast ahead is a bit of a mixed bag, a real tale of two weeks. First up, we’ve got a couple of days of tiny, messy surf, but a solid pulse of west-southwest swell builds in for Thursday the 10th. The energy is serious, pushing into the four-digit range (1532), but it’s big, 10ft, which is a lot of water moving around. That’s a wave for the experienced crew only, and the wind is blowing onshore, so it’ll be a bit of a battle. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, about 3°F above average, which is noticeable when you’re sitting in the lineup.
That bigger swell backs down a bit into Friday the 11th, still a fun size at 5ft, but the winds are a little trickier. There’s a brief hit of energy on Saturday the 12th—8ft—but the conditions are rough with rain showers and onshore winds. It’s not going to be pretty. The swell fades for Sunday and Monday, leaving us with poor surf and some cross-onshore junk. It’s a bit of a dead spell, and honestly, for a few days there, you’re better off doing something else.
Then we get a glimmer of hope. Tuesday the 15th, the winds swing offshore, and we see a clean 6ft from the west-southwest. The energy is back in the moderate range (761), and the conditions look much better. This is a window for the more experienced surfers willing to work for it at Inch Reefs. But that window is short-lived, as it drops right back off for the rest of that week. There’s another pulse of bigger swell building late on the 19th and 20th—over 8ft—but the winds are uncooperative.
Now, here’s the standout. The real magic looks to be on Monday the 21st. We’ve got a 7ft west swell with a solid 11-second period, the energy is strong (1165), and the wind goes glassy. The comment even says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar, the cleanest and most powerful day on offer. It’s a point break, so it should handle that long-period groundswell well. It’s a bit of a wait, but that’s the one.
After that, it’s a return to more onshore winds and a mix of 6-8ft swells, but the quality drops off. It looks like more of a paddle for a grovel than a proper session.
So, to cap it off, you gotta have patience. The mid-week pushes are for the brave, but the clear winner is that Monday the 21st. It’s a long way out, so don’t book your flights just yet, but it’s promising for sure.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, light winds from the SSW by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 14 | WNW 8 | SW 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WNW 12 | W 10 | WSW 10 | SW 11 | S 11 |
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4 | 202 | 316 | 1532 | 1117 | 575 | 326 | 207 | 609 | 1276 | 999 | 550 | 314 | 222 | 106 | 251 | 232 | 755 | 756 | 5 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:14PM3.44m | 4:46AM3.40m | 4:58PM3.63m | 5:27AM3.54m | 5:38PM3.72m | 6:04AM3.59m | 6:15PM3.70m | 6:39AM3.56m | 6:52PM3.59m | 7:14AM3.44m | 7:27PM3.40m | 7:47AM3.26m | 8:03PM3.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:28PM0.10m | 10:43AM0.28m | 11:08PM-0.06m | 11:21AM0.15m | 11:45PM-0.12m | 11:58AM0.10m | 00:20AM-0.08m | 12:34PM0.14m | 00:54AM0.06m | 1:09PM0.25m | 1:27AM0.27m | 1:43PM0.43m | 2:00AM0.53m | ||||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 33 | 9 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NNW 10 | N 9 | WSW 10 | N 8 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WSW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WSW 8 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WNW 13 | S 11 |
443 | 335 | 76 | 1532 | 5 | 575 | 326 | 207 | 1479 | 1498 | 999 | 997 | 505 | 362 | 147 | 62 | 223 | 755 | 756 | 17 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | N 8 | — | N 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | SW 15 | NW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | NNW 13 | WNW 12 | N 13 | N 12 | SW 11 | S 11 |
459 | 202 | 59 | 12 | — | 1 | 153 | 227 | — | 8 | 1264 | 550 | 314 | 222 | 106 | 55 | 232 | 86 | 71 | 5 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | NW 9 | W 11 | — | — | — | WNW 10 | NW 11 | — | — | SW 15 | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | N 15 | SW 12 | N 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | — |
4 | 13 | 10 | — | — | — | 10 | 142 | — | — | 8 | — | 7 | 7 | 18 | 6 | 84 | 6 | 5 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 7 | SW 6 | — | WSW 10 | — | — | SSW 3 | SW 8 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | WSW 8 | SSW 4 | S 5 | — | WNW 7 | NW 7 |
— | 27 | 316 | — | 1117 | — | — | 4 | 609 | 1276 | — | — | — | — | 74 | 251 | 17 | 41 | — | 672 | 838 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 27 | 81 | 14 | 575 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 381 | 381 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 243 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 94 | 367 |
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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.










