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Inch Reefs surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 16 Mar 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
9.4° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Tuesday (Mar 17) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 6PM. 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 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 17th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 17th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 16th Mar)20ft (6.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon night, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
7
!
!
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
7.5
WNW
6.5
WNW
5.5
W
4.5
SW
3
WSW
3
W
4.5
W
4
WNW
0.1
SW
0.9
WSW
1.9
WNW
1.5
WNW
0.6
W
0.9
WNW
1.3
WNW
0.3
SSW
0.3
S
0.2
SSW
1
W
1
W
1
W
Period(s) (?)1716141311181514181312121110139810121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)00123036740250454608010535112273008100161310290290271
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
30
SSW
40
S
45
S
20
SW
5
SSE
5
NE
15
NNE
10
E
10
E
15
E
10
SE
5
ESE
5
NE
0
ESE
5
ENE
10
N
5
SSE
10
S
15
SW
30
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		onglassoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		glassglassglasscross-
off		crosscross-
on		oncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:17PM
2.98
3:25AM
3.23
3:52PM
3.23
4:00AM
3.46
4:26PM
3.44
4:35AM
3.63
5:00PM
3.58
5:11AM
3.71
5:36PM
3.63
5:49AM
3.69
6:13PM
3.59
6:30AM
3.57
6:53PM
3.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:03AM
0.57
9:14PM
0.64
9:36AM
0.30
9:48PM
0.41
10:09AM
0.08
10:21PM
0.22
10:42AM
-0.07
10:56PM
0.09
11:16AM
-0.13
11:32PM
0.04
11:53AM
-0.08
12:10AM
0.08
12:31PM
0.07
12:51AM
0.22
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise6:52--6:50--6:48--6:46--6:43--6:41--6:39--
Sunset-6:45--6:46--6:47--6:50--6:52--6:53--6:54-
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
3--1----------------1
Temp. °C1012111110911141113141111131011111010108
Feels °C (?)565257911991089119989661
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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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