
Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with 1,846 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period with WNW 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for you. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s get into it.
We’re kicking off right now with some surf on the way, but honestly, the start is pretty average. It’s not until we get to the very end of the forecast period that things look like they might turn on.
Right now, the swell is up around 8 ft from the WSW, period of 9 seconds, with a moderate wave energy of 904. But it’s onshore wind from the SW at 9 mph, rain is coming in, and the conditions are just marginal. The water temperature is sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus.
Saturday afternoon is a bit smaller, still onshore, and nothing to write home about. Sunday drops right off, and the wind goes cross-on. Monday and Tuesday have some pulses, but it’s all onshore and choppy – not worth paddling out for. Wednesday and Thursday the swell disappears almost completely, with just a tiny 0.3 ft to 0.7 ft. The wind stays messy.
We go through a long gap from late Wednesday (16th) all the way until the next Sunday (20th). That Sunday the 20th sees a big slug of swell – 15 ft from the west, period 9 seconds, and the combined wave energy is a hefty 3437. That’s a strong one, but the problem is the wind is cross-onshore and there’s light rain. With that size and the onshore wind, it’s going to be a lumpy, choppy mess. This is a spot for advanced surfers only anyway, and at that size, it’s definitely not for beginners. Honestly, with the wind setup, this might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most people.
Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd are still marginal and small. But then things start to look a little brighter.
The true standout here is Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th. Thursday afternoon brings a 5 ft swell from the west, with a period of 11 seconds, and a combined energy of 560. The wind turns cross-offshore from the NNW at 9 mph, which is clean. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions." This is your best bet for the whole outlook. It’s a point break that’s fairly consistent, so the waves should be well-shaped with that longer period. It can get crowded here sometimes, so you might not have it all to yourself.
Friday the 25th is also good. The swell drops a bit to 4 ft from the west, but the wind goes offshore from the ENE at 6 mph, and then Friday afternoon the wind goes completely glassy with a very long period of 13 seconds from the WNW. That’s groundswell, and at a point break, that’s prime. The energy is moderate at 404, but the quality will be high.
After that, it drops off again. Saturday the 26th is onshore and lumpy, and Sunday the 27th is small and windy. So, your window is really that Thursday and Friday. It’s a long wait, but those two days are the ones to circle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue morning, light winds from the WSW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 6 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 11 | S 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
888 | 875 | 600 | 399 | 254 | 222 | 172 | 749 | 682 | 771 | 739 | 1846 | 2 | 0 | 1323 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:15PM3.70m | 6:39AM3.56m | 6:52PM3.59m | 7:14AM3.44m | 7:27PM3.40m | 7:47AM3.26m | 8:03PM3.15m | 8:22AM3.04m | 8:41PM2.88m | 9:00AM2.79m | 9:25PM2.60m | 9:47AM2.56m | 10:24PM2.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:20PM0.66m | 2:36AM0.81m | 3:00PM0.91m | 3:17AM1.09m | 3:52PM1.16m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | |
mm | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WSW 9 | NW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WSW 11 | W 10 | N 12 | W 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 16 |
1488 | 875 | 961 | 399 | 254 | 141 | 59 | 749 | 682 | 72 | 739 | 1846 | 1258 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4691 | 5953 | 4056 | 2744 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | NW 12 | WSW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SW 13 | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | SW 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | — | S 13 | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
8 | 1344 | 600 | 462 | 284 | 7 | 13 | 29 | 84 | 5 | 64 | 37 | 17 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 12 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | SW 13 | SSW 13 | N 16 | WNW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | — | SW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | — |
8 | 8 | — | 7 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 6 | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 12 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | — | — | — | S 3 | WSW 8 | SW 6 | — | — | W 10 | — | NNW 6 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 |
888 | — | — | — | 6 | 222 | 172 | — | — | 771 | — | 95 | — | 951 | 1323 | 2681 | — | — | — | — | 1981 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 11 | 11 | 367 | 397 | 397 | 397 | 409 | 565 | 575 | 565 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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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.










