Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with 3,333 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’re looking at a tough run for the next couple of weeks here at Inch Reefs. This is an advanced, fairly consistent point break that holds a west-southwest groundswell direction best, and it’s exposed to the full force of the open ocean. The water temperature is sitting at 64°F with a 3°F anomaly, so it’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which might take the edge off a chilly morning.
The first real chance to wet a line is Tuesday morning, 25 August. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the west with a 9-second period, and the wind is light out of the east-southeast, delivering a clean cross-off breeze. The combined swell energy is moderate at 214 units, but the waves are small and the conditions are clean. This is a very small window of decent, clean surf. After that, it’s a long, long stretch of poor conditions. From Tuesday afternoon right through to the end of August into early September, we’re looking at flat waves, onshore winds, and messy, chopped-up surf. The wind shifts around and blows hard, with cross-onshore and onshore conditions dominating. The swell energy drops to weak numbers, and by the 27th and 28th, it’s essentially flat. This blank spell runs for about a week, so don’t hold your breath.
The next possible standout is on Tuesday morning, 1 September. We see a big 12ft swell from the west-southwest with a 10-second period and a moderate breeze from the southwest. The wind is onshore, and the swell energy is massive at 2676 units. The problem is that this is way too big for Inch Reefs, even for the advanced crew. It’s only for experts, and the onshore wind will make it a real battle. It’s a raw, powerful, and messy setup. The forecast is better for kite boarding than for paddle surfing that morning.
The next interesting moment comes on Monday morning, 7 September. We’ve got an 12ft swell from the west with an 8-second period, and the wind is light and offshore from the north-northeast, delivering clean, glassy conditions. The combined swell energy is very strong at 1543 units. Again, the size (12ft) is too big for this break, even for experts. The conditions are clean, but the swell is just overwhelming. The same story repeats into Tuesday and Wednesday of that week, with huge swells in the 10ft to 13ft range and strong energy, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, making it a messy, expert-only affair.
Overall, the best bet is that small, clean window on Tuesday morning, 25 August. It’s the only time the swell is manageable and the wind is clean. The rest of the period is either too small, too blown out, or too big. Keep your eyes peeled for a change in the forecast, but right now, it’s a tough call.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat night, fresh winds from the NW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 7 | S 7 | WNW 7 | WSW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
196 | 122 | 61 | 41 | 38 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 50 | 372 | 867 | 366 | 169 | 109 | 354 | 730 | 686 | 2430 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
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 | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 8 | SW 7 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 |
196 | 122 | 61 | 41 | 38 | 156 | 149 | 116 | 53 | 48 | 44 | 13 | 372 | 867 | 366 | 169 | 100 | 246 | 154 | 94 | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | WNW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 8 | S 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NNW 8 | N 6 | — | NNW 6 | N 7 | W 8 | — | — | — | — |
17 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 23 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 44 | 43 | 6 | 7 | — | 34 | 34 | 109 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | S 7 | NW 7 | N 7 | SW 12 | NW 11 | S 7 | NNW 9 | WNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | N 6 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — |
1 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 5 | — | 12 | 11 | 21 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 3 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NW 7 | — | WSW 5 | — | NNW 5 | — | SSW 6 | NNW 9 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 |
— | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 14 | 55 | 115 | — | 50 | — | 51 | — | 60 | 367 | 354 | 730 | 686 | 2430 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 7 | 7 | 89 | 78 | 98 | 397 | 249 | 282 | 378 | 14 | 14 | 198 | 695 | 238 | 464 | 14 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.











