
Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, WSW swell with 643 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with W 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for us.
First thing you need to know: the water is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a nice little bonus if you're out there without a thick suit.
Right now, it's a slow start. The first few days are pretty flat and messy. We’ve got a small window on Monday morning the 10th with some 3ft swell from the west, but it’s bumpy with a cross-off wind and not much energy behind it – only 82 on the combined energy scale. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The rest of that week, from Monday afternoon right through to Sunday the 16th, is a real mixed bag of tiny, weak, or blown-out waves. Tuesday afternoon the 11th does see a jump in energy to 318, but it’s a messy cross-onshore wind and the swell is short-period, so it’s a write-off. Wednesday the 12th through Friday the 14th have waist-to-chest high swell (5ft to 5ft) from the west-southwest, but the wind is never quite right – mostly cross-onshore or cross, keeping things choppy and uninviting. There’s actually a decent little spike in energy on Thursday morning the 13th (421) and Friday afternoon the 14th (329), but the conditions just aren't there to make it work for a paddle.
Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th drop right off again, with tiny ankle-to-knee high swell and not much energy.
Now, the real story starts to build for the following week. Monday the 17th is still rough, but Tuesday the 18th is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the west-northwest, with a period of 11 seconds and a combined energy of 739. The wind is a clean cross-off from the north-northwest at 15 mph. That’s a proper setup for Inch Reefs. That afternoon session is the standout of the whole run – clean, powerful, and with a good direction. The water is still that touch warmer than normal, so it’s going to be a good one. Keep in mind, this is a point break, and it’s fairly consistent, but it can get crowded sometimes, so you might want to plan for a bit of company.
The following Saturday the 22nd is a monster. The swell is forecast to be 10ft from the west, with a combined energy of 1841. That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is light and cross-off from the north-northwest, meaning the face will be clean. But let’s be real – at 10ft, this is for experts only. It’s a big, powerful wave that will be too much for most. If you’re not comfortable in heavy water, stay on the beach and watch. The rest of the 16-day window after that drops off into small, weak, and onshore again, with no real highlights.
Best Bet: Tuesday afternoon the 18th. That’s your clean, solid, and surfable standout. The 22nd is the big one, but only for the brave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 14 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
82 | 55 | 26 | 48 | 198 | 318 | 320 | 408 | 532 | 416 | 367 | 257 | 252 | 324 | 7 | 8 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:34PM3.16m | 4:10AM3.16m | 4:28PM3.42m | 5:01AM3.37m | 5:15PM3.63m | 5:47AM3.52m | 5:59PM3.75m | 6:30AM3.57m | 6:41PM3.77m | 7:10AM3.54m | 7:21PM3.67m | 7:49AM3.43m | 8:01PM3.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:49PM0.39m | 10:10AM0.48m | 10:41PM0.13m | 10:57AM0.29m | 11:26PM-0.06m | 11:41AM0.17m | 00:09AM-0.15m | 12:22PM0.13m | 00:49AM-0.13m | 1:02PM0.17m | 1:27AM-0.01m | 1:41PM0.29m | 2:05AM0.20m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 10 | N 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | S 11 | N 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
112 | 98 | 127 | 92 | 198 | 318 | 320 | 408 | 532 | 416 | 367 | 257 | 2 | 2 | 376 | 238 | 164 | 121 | 158 | 114 | 37 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | W 12 | N 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 10 | N 10 | N 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 9 |
82 | 55 | 55 | 35 | 40 | 13 | 5 | 47 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 41 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | W 7 | WSW 12 | NW 8 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | N 8 | — | N 7 | N 7 | S 14 | N 11 | S 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | N 9 | NW 9 | SW 12 | NW 8 | N 8 |
6 | 6 | 26 | 48 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 2 | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 |
— | 1 | 6 | 40 | 120 | 42 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | 252 | 324 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 27 | 14 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 250 | 15 | 382 | 0 | 110 | 32 | 635 | 32 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
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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.











