Inch Reefs surf break

Inch Reefs surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 29 Jan 2026 IST
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Inch Reefs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
8.5° C
(Which is 1.7°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inch Reefs this week:

The surf forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 6.0m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 12 days are 7.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 30th Jan)23ft (7.0m) 18s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 30th Jan)23ft (7.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 30th Jan)25ft (7.5m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the SW by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sun night, light winds from the S by Mon night).

Thu
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
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0
2
0
0
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2
3
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SW
1.7
WSW
6.5
WSW
5.5
WSW
5
WSW
5
WSW
4.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
4
W
5
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.2
W
2.3
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
1.8
W
1.6
W
1.3
WSW
1.3
W
Period(s) (?)122017161515151413161614131315151413121121
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)201122902550617296116251046993504954545214456653732241718178880035768328211037484151527
Wind
(km/h)
25
ESE
15
SE
25
SSW
20
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
15
WSW
30
WNW
5
SW
15
ESE
30
ESE
35
SE
35
ESE
30
W
20
W
20
WNW
10
S
15
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
30
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:07AM
2.99
2:45PM
3.01
3:07AM
3.24
3:41PM
3.22
3:57AM
3.46
4:29PM
3.39
4:42AM
3.63
5:13PM
3.49
5:24AM
3.71
5:53PM
3.50
6:03AM
3.69
6:31PM
3.44
6:41AM
3.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:45PM
0.81
8:24AM
0.59
8:47PM
0.62
9:20AM
0.33
9:39PM
0.43
10:09AM
0.11
10:24PM
0.28
10:52AM
-0.04
11:05PM
0.20
11:33AM
-0.09
11:45PM
0.20
12:11PM
-0.04
12:22AM
0.27
Thu
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise--8:23--8:22--8:21--8:18--8:17--8:15--8:14
Sunset5:20--5:22--5:23--5:25--5:28--5:30--5:31--
light rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
2331--14--2941-----152
Temp. °C88888101098991110999899109
Feels °C (?)312357725514574444352
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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 12 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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