Inch Reefs surf break

Inch Reefs surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 23 May 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
12.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (May 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 24th May)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 24th May)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 24th May)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WSW
9
1.9
WSW
9
1.8
WSW
9
1.7
WSW
9
2.3
W
13
2.1
W
13
2
W
12
2
W
12
1.8
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.3
W
10
1
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.8
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
450
611
551
487
1821
1446
1155
1155
790
588
361
194
117
60
41
66
67
204
569
540
411
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
10
S
10
S
10
SW
5
SSE
10
NNE
10
N
5
NNE
5
NE
10
NNW
10
ESE
10
E
20
ESE
10
SE
5
S
10
WSW
5
SE
5
ESE
10
NNW
10
SE
5
SSW
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
High Tide
11:29PM2.90m
12:20PM2.74m
00:37AM2.84m
1:25PM2.78m
1:41AM2.85m
2:21PM2.86m
2:36AM2.88m
3:08PM2.95m
3:24AM2.94m
3:49PM3.03m
4:07AM2.99m
4:26PM3.09m
4:46AM3.03m
Low Tide
5:08PM1.00m
5:57AM0.73m
6:25PM1.03m
7:06AM0.74m
7:33PM0.97m
8:02AM0.71m
8:28PM0.87m
8:50AM0.67m
9:14PM0.76m
9:31AM0.63m
9:54PM0.65m
10:08AM0.59m
10:30PM0.56m
10:44AM0.57m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:33
5:31
5:31
5:30
5:28
5:28
5:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:38
9:39
9:40
9:43
9:44
9:45
9:45
9:47
2
2
1
1
Temp °C
15
13
18
18
16
18
20
18
24
25
22
24
23
18
20
19
15
20
19
17
19
11
11
16
16
15
17
19
20
26
26
24
21
21
17
20
18
15
19
18
17
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
14
1.9
WSW
9
1.8
WSW
9
1.7
WSW
9
2.3
W
13
2.1
W
13
2
W
12
2
W
12
1.8
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.3
W
10
1
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.4
W
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.8
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
10
Energy kJ
19
611
551
487
1821
1446
1155
1155
790
588
361
194
117
60
23
22
17
204
569
540
411
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.6
W
15
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.3
NNE
4
0.4
NNE
5
0.4
NNE
5
0.2
NNW
6
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
NW
9
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
19
20
19
170
17
17
17
6
6
6
3
9
7
4
21
18
13
23
28
65
61
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
17
0.5
W
12
0.1
SW
21
0.1
S
21
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.3
NW
7
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
NW
9
0.4
SW
15
0.4
NW
8
0.3
NW
8
Energy kJ
6
80
18
9
15
7
13
7
30
41
66
67
22
58
18
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WSW
9
0.4
NNE
4
0.3
SE
4
0.3
S
3
0.6
S
4
0.5
S
4
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.6
S
4
Energy kJ
450
6
2
2
12
6
8
5
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
243
14
14
14
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
7
14
139
0
0
0
3
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
7
7
6
6
7
9
5
5
5
5
4
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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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