Inch Reefs surf break

Inch Reefs surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 03 Apr 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
9.6° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period. 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 5.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 05) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 4th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 7th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 7th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri night, strong winds from the W by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning).

Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thu
09
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
3
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
W
4
W
4
W
2.5
WSW
2.1
W
4.5
SW
2.3
SW
4.5
W
2.3
WSW
1.5
WSW
3
S
3
S
5.5
WSW
5.5
W
5.5
W
5
W
4
W
4
W
4.5
W
4.5
W
4.5
W
Period(s) (?)101212121210101110988191617151312121213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)332348724012168913123842111243111075344119810142273315155178161120757604392503161177027
Wind
(km/h)
30
WSW
40
WSW
30
W
10
SSW
40
SSW
30
SSW
15
WSW
30
W
15
WSW
30
SSE
40
SSE
40
S
30
S
5
NW
20
WNW
10
SSW
30
SSE
35
W
35
WNW
30
NW
30
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:10AM
3.49
6:29PM
3.43
6:42AM
3.39
6:59PM
3.33
7:15AM
3.24
7:30PM
3.19
7:48AM
3.04
8:02PM
3.00
8:24AM
2.82
8:39PM
2.79
9:05AM
2.59
9:24PM
2.59
10:01AM
2.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:54PM
0.22
12:10PM
0.14
12:26AM
0.24
12:41PM
0.25
12:57AM
0.33
1:11PM
0.42
1:29AM
0.48
1:43PM
0.62
2:03AM
0.67
2:16PM
0.85
2:41AM
0.90
2:55PM
1.08
3:30AM
1.12
3:48PM
1.29
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thu
09
Sunrise-7:11--7:09--7:05--7:03--7:01--7:00--6:56-
Sunset--8:15--8:17--8:19--8:21--8:22--8:24--8:25
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heavy rain
rain showers
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clear
Rain (mm)
63-4-65-----43--15221-
Temp. °C12121091197889121212910899899
Feels °C (?)653422112034865521-121
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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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