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Inch Reefs surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inch Reefs this week:
The surf forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 19th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 19th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the N by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun morning, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
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 kJ (?) | 855 | 1254 | 1015 | 672 | 525 | 630 | 348 | 171 | 35 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 161 | 342 | 459 | 349 | 288 | 300 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | glass | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:21PM 3.04 | 3:56AM 3.03 | 4:06PM 3.24 | 4:36AM 3.20 | 4:44PM 3.39 | 5:10AM 3.33 | 5:19PM 3.48 | 5:42AM 3.40 | 5:51PM 3.50 | 6:12AM 3.41 | 6:22PM 3.45 | 6:41AM 3.36 | 6:53PM 3.34 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:39PM 0.50 | 9:54AM 0.65 | 10:19PM 0.32 | 10:31AM 0.48 | 10:53PM 0.18 | 11:05AM 0.35 | 11:24PM 0.11 | 11:36AM 0.28 | 11:54PM 0.11 | 12:06PM 0.27 | 12:23AM 0.17 | 12:37PM 0.31 | 12:52AM 0.30 | ||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 6 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 2 | - | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Kerry
The wind is still cross-on at Inch Reefs (fresh winds from the S at ValentiaObservatory(3953 -1) 28 km from Inch Reefs). A 3.0m swell from the SW
28 km away, 1 h 24 min ago
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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 12 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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