Inch Reefs surf break

Inch Reefs surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 22 Jan 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
8.5° C
(Which is 1.7°C colder than average 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 Friday (Jan 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 12 days are 10.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 25) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 23rd Jan)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 23rd Jan)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 30th Jan)34ft (10.5m) 19s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu night, strong winds from the NNE by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, near gales from the SE by Wed afternoon).

Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thu
29
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
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4
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3
0
3
0
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0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
W
1.7
W
3.5
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
W
5
W
3.5
W
2.5
WSW
4
W
3
W
1.8
W
3
WSW
4
W
4
W
4
W
4
W
3.5
W
4
W
3.5
W
3.5
WSW
4
SW
Period(s) (?)131215151416141714131211141516151418161411
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)24198195367727548791099955823497665032428702112628675758098715842209157555942983980
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
20
NE
25
NE
40
NNE
20
NNE
30
WNW
20
SSW
10
S
10
S
10
SSE
25
SSE
5
W
25
WSW
10
SSE
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
SE
35
SE
35
SW
50
SW
40
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crossononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:14AM
3.34
7:44PM
3.13
7:54AM
3.22
8:27PM
3.03
8:40AM
3.06
9:17PM
2.90
9:36AM
2.87
10:18PM
2.78
10:48AM
2.72
11:33PM
2.73
12:13PM
2.69
12:54AM
2.80
1:36PM
2.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:53AM
0.47
1:20PM
0.28
1:33AM
0.56
2:00PM
0.40
2:17AM
0.69
2:47PM
0.57
3:11AM
0.83
3:45PM
0.76
4:21AM
0.95
5:00PM
0.91
5:48AM
0.97
6:27PM
0.93
7:14AM
0.83
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thu
29
Sunrise-8:33--8:32--8:30--8:29--8:27--8:26--8:25-
Sunset--5:09--5:10--5:13--5:15--5:16--5:19--5:20
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mod rain
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rain showers
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cloud
part cloud
clear
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
-1174284211822----11534
Temp. °C667777778767667778988
Feels °C (?)3-1112004540203331-11-3-1
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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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