Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
17.8°C
1.8° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with 1,658 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 25th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 25th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 1st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Inch Reefs. It’s a point break, exposed to the SW, and it’s an advanced wave. It takes a bit of a swell to get it going, and when it does, it’s a proper wave.

Right now, we’re not seeing much to write home about. The first real action comes in on Tuesday, August 25th. The morning session is your best bet with a light 4ft W swell offering up clean waves thanks to a light cross-off breeze. The overall energy is moderate (214), and the water is a touch warmer than we’re used to for this time of year, sitting at 64°F. The afternoon fades a bit with a smaller 3ft swell and light rain, making it less appealing.

The rest of the week is a write-off. Wednesday through to Sunday, August 31st, is a total dead zone. We’re looking at tiny, weak swells, bad wind directions, and a lot of flat spells. You’d be better off doing something else. The swell energy barely gets off the ground, often dipping into single digits or low double digits.

Then things get weird. From Monday, September 1st, through to Wednesday, September 9th, the swell is either too big, too messy, or the wind is just plain wrong. We see pulses of significant swell, like 10ft to 13ft, with huge energy (over 1,500 and even 4,900), but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, tearing up the surface. It’s a classic case of raw power but no finesse. For a point break like this, those big, long-period groundswells would be dreamy if the wind cooperated, but it doesn’t. The call for Wednesday, September 2nd, has a 10ft W swell with a 10-second period, and the wind is cross-shore, but the models say it’s just too big for this spot. The same goes for Saturday, September 5th, where we get a 10ft WSW swell but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-shore. It’s a lot of juice, but it’s gonna be a washing machine out there.

Later in the window, Thursday, September 3rd, is a joke with a 1ft, 15-second period groundswell that’s just a tease.

So, what’s the standout? Honestly, there’s only one. Tuesday morning, August 25th, at Inch Reefs. The swell is a modest 4ft from the W with a 9-second period, but the light 6 mph ESE cross-off wind will make it glassy and clean. It’s the only time in the next 16 days where the conditions line up for a decent session. Get it while you can, because after that, it’s either a flat spell or a blown-out mess.

Keep your eyes peeled, though. The forecasts can change, and it’s been a while since we’ve had a proper run.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
28
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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9
0.9
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8
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8
0.6
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7
0.2
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12
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12
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8
0.3
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7
1.3
NW
7
0.9
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7
0.6
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5
1.1
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8
1.4
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9
1.3
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8
1.1
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1.2
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10
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10
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
196
122
61
41
39
14
6
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0
88
16
145
323
227
157
188
50
687
533
960
Wind (km/h)
10
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10
E
10
E
5
E
15
NNW
5
NE
15
NNE
15
NNW
10
NW
10
WSW
15
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5
E
10
WNW
10
W
15
SSE
15
SW
25
WNW
35
WNW
20
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20
WSW
25
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High Tide
4:05PM2.94m
4:32AM2.90m
4:41PM3.16m
5:06AM3.09m
5:14PM3.34m
5:38AM3.24m
5:46PM3.46m
6:10AM3.35m
6:18PM3.53m
6:42AM3.40m
6:51PM3.52m
7:15AM3.39m
7:26PM3.45m
Low Tide
10:19PM0.64m
10:28AM0.70m
10:52PM0.43m
11:00AM0.53m
11:23PM0.25m
11:31AM0.39m
11:53PM0.13m
12:03PM0.30m
00:24AM0.07m
12:35PM0.26m
00:55AM0.08m
1:08PM0.28m
1:29AM0.17m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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7
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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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