Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
17.9°C
2.0° 

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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with 2,362 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s 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 (Sep 07) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. 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 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7AM. 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 11s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 7th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 8th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 8th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's look at what's cooking for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we're at Inch Reefs. It's a point break, so it can really dish out some nice lines. The water is about average temperature for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

It's a slow start. Tuesday the 1st through Thursday the 3rd, we've got swell from 4ft to 7ft out of the SW and WSW, but the wind is ugly. It's onshore and cross-onshore, making for choppy, poor conditions. Not worth your time.

Friday the 4th is a total dud. Swell drops to a tiny 1ft, with a strong cross-onshore wind. The wave energy is weak (53), so just leave the board in the car.

Saturday the 5th shows a little spark. The morning has a 5ft swell from the W with a 10-second period, and light cross-onshore wind. The combined energy is moderate (488), but it's still a bit lumpy. It's a marginal call, nothing to get amped about.

The real highlight in this outlook lands on Monday the 7th. We've got a solid 8ft swell from the W, with a 10-second period. The wind is light and cross-shore, keeping things pretty clean. The combined energy is strong (1164). For an advanced surfer at a point break with that light wind, this is the best bet in the first week. The crowd factor is "sometimes," so you might have a few buddies out, but it's not a zoo.

Then Tuesday the 8th gets huge. We're talking 15ft swell from the W. That's expert-only territory, and it’s likely going to be a closeout mess. The wind is cross-onshore, so it'll be a chaotic, dangerous beast. That's a day to watch from the cliffs.

Wednesday the 9th is a bit of a sleeper. The morning has no swell, but the afternoon cleans up with a 5ft W swell and light cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is moderate (405), and conditions are clean. This is a solid, smaller window for a fun session.

After a bit of a quiet spell, the second week brings another potential standout. On Tuesday the 15th, we get a 5ft swell from the WSW with a long 11-second period, and the wind is glassy. That’s a perfect recipe for a point break – clean, lined-up waves. The combined energy is moderate (634). This is the pick of the second week, promising really good conditions, though being that far out, it’s a hopeful call rather than a lock.

Wednesday the 16th also looks clean with a 4ft swell from the W and a 12-second period, with light cross-offshore wind. But the 15th is the day to have your eye on.

So, the first week is a slow go with the big, messy stuff on the 8th and the clean window on the 9th. The second week has that glassy Tuesday the 15th that's got my heart beating a little faster.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri morning, light winds from the SW by Fri night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
7:51AM3.31m
8:05PM3.30m
8:30AM3.17m
8:48PM3.10m
9:16AM2.98m
9:42PM2.86m
10:15AM2.79m
10:54PM2.65m
11:34AM2.66m
00:27AM2.56m
1:06PM2.70m
1:58AM2.68m
2:25PM2.91m
3:08AM2.93m
Low Tide
1:45PM0.37m
2:06AM0.33m
2:25PM0.52m
2:49AM0.55m
3:14PM0.71m
3:42AM0.81m
4:19PM0.92m
4:56AM1.04m
5:53PM1.03m
6:37AM1.11m
7:35PM0.91m
8:07AM0.97m
8:49PM0.64m
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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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