Inch Reefs surf break

Inch Reefs surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 31 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
14.5° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Inch Reefs surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 12s period, W swell with 10,190 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period with WSW 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 (Jun 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 6.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 3rd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 3rd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 4th Jun)20ft (6.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sat morning).

Sun
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
PM
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AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
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PM
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PM
Night
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Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WSW
11
2.1
WSW
11
2
WSW
10
1.9
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
9
2.1
WSW
9
2.1
WSW
10
2.2
WSW
13
3
WSW
9
3.5
WSW
10
5
W
11
5.5
W
12
5.5
W
12
4
W
12
3
W
11
2.5
W
10
2.5
W
10
2.2
W
11
2.5
W
11
2.2
W
11
1.5
SW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1220
1011
746
702
539
736
846
1568
1562
2245
5908
8939
9353
4884
2297
1506
1277
1165
1570
1165
248
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
S
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
15
WNW
20
W
20
S
25
WSW
25
WSW
35
W
45
W
45
WNW
30
WNW
25
WSW
25
SW
20
S
15
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
20
S
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cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:37PM3.15m
6:00AM3.05m
6:13PM3.14m
6:37AM3.01m
6:50PM3.11m
7:15AM2.93m
7:28PM3.05m
7:55AM2.84m
8:07PM2.97m
8:36AM2.74m
8:49PM2.89m
9:22AM2.66m
9:34PM2.81m
10:13AM2.61m
Low Tide
11:41PM0.47m
11:54AM0.58m
00:17AM0.49m
12:30PM0.63m
00:54AM0.54m
1:05PM0.71m
1:33AM0.62m
1:42PM0.80m
2:13AM0.71m
2:22PM0.90m
2:56AM0.80m
3:06PM1.00m
3:44AM0.86m
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5:24
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:20
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9:49
9:50
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9:52
9:52
9:53
9:54
9:55
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6
8
3
3
2
6
8
4
2
1
8
1
Temp °C
16
14
15
15
13
14
14
13
14
14
13
11
11
11
13
13
12
13
13
13
15
12
12
13
13
11
11
10
10
10
9
6
4
2
3
8
7
8
9
8
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WSW
11
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
1.9
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
9
2.1
WSW
9
2.1
WSW
10
2.2
WSW
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
4
W
12
3
W
11
2.5
W
10
2.5
W
10
2.2
W
11
1.4
SSW
8
2.2
W
11
2.1
WNW
11
Energy kJ
1220
52
53
702
539
736
846
1568
25
25
4884
2297
1506
1277
1165
254
1165
1016
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
14
0.3
N
10
0.3
N
10
0.4
SW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
W
16
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
14
0.4
WNW
11
0.2
SSW
13
1.1
SW
8
0.8
WSW
11
Energy kJ
102
18
18
53
18
17
21
17
25
7
47
17
154
160
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
10
0.3
N
10
0.1
N
7
0.3
N
10
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
8
0.1
SW
17
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
18
18
1
17
7
6
5
11
17
47
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WSW
11
2
WSW
10
1.1
SSW
5
3
WSW
9
3.5
WSW
10
5
W
11
5.5
W
12
5.5
W
12
1
S
5
2.4
SSW
7
2.5
W
11
1.5
SW
8
Energy kJ
1011
746
50
1562
2245
5908
8939
9353
45
554
1570
248
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
1
3
3
3
1
1
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
243
15
15
27
14
110
139
182
243
400
243
480
641
575
139
381
11
381
391
11
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
1
3
1
1
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
9
9
9
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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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