Inch Reefs surf break

Inch Reefs surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 20 Dec 2025 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
10.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Saturday (Dec 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. 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 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 15s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 21) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 20th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 20th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 21st Dec)18ft (5.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 2°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
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0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
3
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
W
4.5
W
5
W
5.5
WNW
5
WNW
4
WNW
3
WNW
2.4
WNW
1.4
W
2.5
WNW
3
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
NW
2.4
NW
0.9
W
1.6
WNW
1.5
W
1.5
W
1.2
W
0.9
WSW
1.1
W
Period(s) (?)121215161514121211141316131311121213121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)217450769913144551077300045900000196669625757397224300
Wind
(km/h)
45
SSE
5
WSW
10
NNW
0
SE
5
NE
10
NNE
5
N
5
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
25
NNE
25
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
10
E
10
ESE
5
ESE
10
NE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
glassoffoffglassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:56PM
3.04
5:09AM
3.19
5:33PM
3.04
5:45AM
3.21
6:10PM
3.01
6:21AM
3.19
6:48PM
2.96
6:58AM
3.15
7:28PM
2.90
7:38AM
3.08
8:12PM
2.84
8:22AM
2.99
9:01PM
2.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:39AM
0.48
10:50PM
0.58
11:15AM
0.45
11:25PM
0.58
11:50AM
0.45
11:59PM
0.61
12:27PM
0.47
12:35AM
0.67
1:05PM
0.52
1:13AM
0.74
1:45PM
0.57
1:56AM
0.83
2:31PM
0.64
2:47AM
0.92
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sunrise8:45--8:45--8:45--8:47--8:47--8:47--8:48--
Sunset-4:29--4:29--4:29--4:30--4:30--4:30--4:31-
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
71-------------------
Temp. °C1088887999997574343455
Feels °C (?)156654876541120010-3-2-1
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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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