Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
17.6° C
1.6° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WSW swell with 532 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. 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 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 10th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 14th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 13th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks are serving up for Inch Reefs. It’s a bit of a slow burn, so don’t go getting too excited for the next few days. We’ve got a long stretch of small, junk surf to work through before things finally light up.

The first real sign of life doesn’t show up until the morning of Thursday the 13th. We’re looking at a modest 5ft of west-southwest swell, but the wind is a bit cross-on, so it’s not going to be anything special. Water temp is hanging around 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a small win. But honestly, the surf is just marginal.

Friday the 14th is where things start to turn. The morning brings a cleaner 4ft west swell with a light cross-offshore breeze, and the wave comment says it plainly: expect good surf conditions. It’s not huge, but it’ll be clean and fun. The energy is moderate at 200, and that light wind will make a big difference. That’s the first real window to get out there.

After that, we’re back into a flat spell through the weekend and into the start of next week. The swell just drops away, and the models aren't showing anything rideable. It’s a bit of a dead period, to be honest.

Then, we get another bump on Tuesday the 18th. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 6ft from the west, and the energy is strong at 511. But the wind is messy, cross-on, and the comment calls it marginal. It’s going to be a lumpy one, so only if you’re keen.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is the morning of Saturday the 22nd. We get a 5ft west swell with a clean, glassy start. The comment says expect good surf conditions. It’s a solid signal.

But the true gem of this whole forecast is Sunday the 23rd. This is the one. The morning is looking at a 6ft west-northwest swell with a glassy surface and a strong 885 energy reading. The comment for the afternoon is even better: excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers, with the swell pushing 7ft and energy over 1000. This is a proper groundswell, with a period of 11 seconds, and it’s going to be a lot of fun. The winds are light and offshore, so it should be clean. This is the day to circle on the calendar. Just be aware, at over 6ft, this is only for the experienced crew.

After that, the forecast fades out quickly. The following Monday looks poor, so make the most of that Sunday.

So, there you have it. A lot of waiting, but a couple of proper windows to get your fix. The 23rd is the one that could be truly special.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:29PM2.91m
3:10AM2.92m
3:34PM3.16m
4:10AM3.16m
4:28PM3.42m
5:01AM3.37m
5:15PM3.63m
5:47AM3.52m
5:59PM3.75m
6:30AM3.57m
6:41PM3.77m
7:10AM3.54m
7:21PM3.67m
Low Tide
8:49PM0.68m
9:14AM0.69m
9:49PM0.39m
10:10AM0.48m
10:41PM0.13m
10:57AM0.29m
11:26PM-0.06m
11:41AM0.17m
00:09AM-0.15m
12:22PM0.13m
00:49AM-0.13m
1:02PM0.17m
1:27AM-0.01m
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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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