
Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, SSW swell with 494 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inch Reefs this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. I’ve been staring at the charts for Inch Reefs and, well, we’ve got a long stretch of quiet before anything worth paddling out for shows up. This is a classic case of patience being a virtue.
For the next few days, starting from Tuesday the 28th of July, it’s a write-off. We’ve got a messy 6ft swell from the west, but it’s short-period windswell at only 8 seconds, and the wind is a cross-onshore, making it choppy and poor. The combined energy is moderate at 433, but it’s not doing us any favours. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only thing that’s slightly pleasant. This junk continues through the week – small, weak, and blown out. The swell drops to near nothing by Thursday and Friday, with energy readings falling into the weak double digits. Honestly, it’s a full blank run until the 2nd of August.
We get a tiny flicker of hope on Sunday the 2nd of August. The morning brings a 4ft swell from the southwest, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy climbs back to a moderate 241. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it’s only slightly lumpy, but definitely not clean. The score is still a marginal “1”, so it’s not a recommendation, just a tease. The afternoon gets bigger but the wind turns onshore, trashing it again. The rest of the first week of August is more of the same: small, weak, and mostly onshore or cross-onshore.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Look ahead to Saturday the 8th of August. The morning shows a solid 8ft swell from the west, with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which means proper energy. The combined energy is a massive 1528, which is very strong. This is a big, powerful swell, pushing into the expert-only territory. The wind is onshore, which is a shame, but it’s a light breeze. The afternoon holds the same size at 8ft, and the energy jumps to 1695. The wind shifts to a gentle cross-onshore, making it a bit choppy. This is the standout window, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it. That swell direction is a direct west, and Inch Reefs is a point break that loves southwest swell, so this is a bit off-optimum, but the size and power will still create some serious lines.
Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th of August still have decent size, around 6ft to 7ft, with the wind looking better. Monday morning brings a 7ft swell from the west, with energy at 1148, and a clean, cross-offshore wind from the NNW. That’s a major positive. This is the second standout, but again, it’s a week and a half away. After that, it drops off a cliff again into tiny, weak surf.
So, the bottom line: the first week is a total washout. The best on offer is the big, powerful groundswell arriving on the 8th of August, and the cleaner conditions on the 10th of August. Don’t get your hopes up for anything before that. For Inch Reefs, a point break setup, the long-period swell will draw up some nice, lined-up waves, but the size will be challenging for anyone but the experts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
428 | 339 | 324 | 223 | 159 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 56 | 62 | 41 | 39 | 26 | 241 | 482 | 301 | 183 | 196 | 95 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:06PM3.10m | 5:31AM3.00m | 5:41PM3.24m | 6:05AM3.10m | 6:15PM3.33m | 6:39AM3.16m | 6:47PM3.38m | 7:12AM3.19m | 7:20PM3.37m | 7:46AM3.18m | 7:55PM3.31m | 8:22AM3.13m | 8:31PM3.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:49AM0.72m | 11:15PM0.51m | 11:24AM0.60m | 11:49PM0.39m | 11:57AM0.51m | 00:22AM0.30m | 12:30PM0.46m | 00:54AM0.25m | 1:02PM0.46m | 1:26AM0.26m | 1:35PM0.49m | 1:59AM0.31m | 2:11PM0.56m | 2:35AM0.41m | |||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:27 | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 11 | N 9 | N 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | N 8 | SW 8 |
428 | 339 | 324 | 223 | 159 | 40 | 110 | 160 | 136 | 132 | 109 | 88 | 121 | 201 | 207 | 241 | 69 | 33 | 14 | 22 | 95 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | S 13 | S 13 | N 9 | N 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 7 | N 9 | NW 7 | N 8 |
47 | 43 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 101 | 34 | 56 | 62 | 41 | 39 | 26 | 133 | 55 | 1 | 14 | 12 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | W 10 | SW 14 | S 13 | W 10 | S 11 | S 6 | — | S 11 | WSW 11 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | S 9 | — | — | N 8 | S 16 | S 16 | N 11 |
5 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 5 | 36 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | NW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | 204 | 356 | 247 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 482 | 301 | 183 | 196 | 167 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 243 | 14 | 14 | 250 | 243 | 770 | 601 | 14 | 15 | 601 | 601 | 382 | 382 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 243 | 139 |
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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.










