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Inch Reefs surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 26 Mar 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
9.9° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.5m 16s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 1st Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 1st Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 29th Mar) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1932 | 1348 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2235 | 1321 | 2912 | 6847 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2555 | 2904 | 3741 | 1056 | 400 | 177 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:08PM 2.65 | 12:10PM 2.57 | 12:38AM 2.74 | 1:31PM 2.74 | 1:48AM 2.95 | 2:29PM 2.97 | 2:41AM 3.18 | 3:14PM 3.18 | 3:24AM 3.36 | 3:52PM 3.34 | 4:02AM 3.48 | 4:26PM 3.43 | 4:37AM 3.52 | 4:58PM 3.47 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:42AM 0.98 | 6:22PM 1.14 | 7:11AM 0.81 | 7:37PM 0.95 | 8:11AM 0.57 | 8:30PM 0.72 | 8:56AM 0.35 | 9:12PM 0.52 | 9:34AM 0.19 | 9:48PM 0.36 | 10:08AM 0.10 | 10:22PM 0.26 | 10:40AM 0.08 | |||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:14 | |
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Rain (mm) | 5 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | 5 | 7 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
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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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