Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
17.6°C
1.6° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with 356 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with WNW 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 (Aug 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 24th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 24th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 24th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here with the look at what's happening at Inch Reefs. The water temp is about 64°F, which feels a bit warmer than average for this time of year.

Honestly, it's a slow, flat start for the most part. There's a heap of days with just tiny, gutless swell and wind that's all wrong. The combined wave energy is mostly under 100 for the first week, which basically means you're looking at flat spells and nothing worth paddling for.

The first proper window pops up on Tuesday morning, August 25th. A 4ft swell from the West, with a light cross-offshore breeze making things clean. It's not epic, but it's the first time you'll get a few decent rides with a moderate energy of 214. Not a standout, but your best bet in that first week.

Then things turn wild and messy. Check out Monday, August 31st. Swell comes up to 4ft in the arvo from the West-South-West, but the wind is smashing at 25 mph. The energy gets strong at 936, but it's a lumpy, choppy, cross-onshore junk show. Kite surfers might have a ball, but for a paddle surfer, it's a write-off.

September 5th is the peak of the ugly stuff. A big 10ft to 12ft West swell hits with onshore winds over 28 mph. The energy hits a massive 1999, but it's just a brutal, dangerous mess. Only for the most seasoned experts, and even then, it's a punishment.

Now, here's the one to get excited about, the real standout for the whole period. Mark down Monday, September 7th. The swell is only 2ft from the West, but the period is a giant 21 seconds. That is incredibly long period groundswell. Because Inch Reefs is a point, that long period will wrap in and focus beautifully. The energy is a strong 700 in the morning and jumps to 1189 by the afternoon. The wind is light and cross-shore. It’s a promising call for that Monday, but it's two weeks out, so keep your fingers crossed.

So, here's the deal: the only session worth planning your life around is that Monday, September 7th. Before that, the 25th of August is your only real window for a clean wave. The rest is either flat or a full-on wind-blown mess.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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SW
14
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SW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
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14
1.3
W
10
1.1
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9
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8
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12
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9
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0.1
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11
0.9
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6
0.8
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6
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W
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
51
53
20
18
332
196
125
61
41
40
14
59
33
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10
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2
64
46
23
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
5
E
10
E
10
SE
5
NE
5
ESE
10
E
10
NNE
10
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0
E
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
SSW
5
ESE
5
WNW
15
NW
10
WNW
10
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High Tide
3:08AM2.50m
3:24PM2.71m
3:54AM2.70m
4:05PM2.94m
4:32AM2.90m
4:41PM3.16m
5:06AM3.09m
5:14PM3.34m
5:38AM3.24m
5:46PM3.46m
6:10AM3.35m
6:18PM3.53m
Low Tide
8:54PM1.08m
9:11AM1.09m
9:41PM0.86m
9:52AM0.89m
10:19PM0.64m
10:28AM0.70m
10:52PM0.43m
11:00AM0.53m
11:23PM0.25m
11:31AM0.39m
11:53PM0.13m
12:03PM0.30m
00:24AM0.07m
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Temp °C
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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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