Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
17.6° C
2.5° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, W swell with 359 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 9th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 9th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 9th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 9s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Inch Reefs.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a lean start and a long, frustrating run ahead. We've got a bit of a tease to kick things off, but then the cupboard is basically bare for a solid week and a half. The standout window is tight and closes fast.

The first bit of hope arrives on Wednesday afternoon, the 8th of July. It's not perfect, but we're looking at a 4ft swell from the west, with a 10-second period pushing a moderate 316 units of combined energy. The wind is a light cross-on from the WNW at 6 mph, so it's a little bumpy, but it's surfable. The water is 64°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.

The real window, the best we're going to get in this whole outlook, is Thursday morning, the 9th of July. This is the one to circle. The swell bumps up a touch to 5ft from the west, with a solid 9-second period and energy climbing to 326. The real kicker is the wind – it's glassy, dead calm from the WSW at 3 mph. That means clean, smooth lines rolling into that point. For a point break like Inch Reefs, this is as good as it gets. The southeast direction of the swell is a sweet match for the break's optimum, and the sets will have proper shape. It's a fairly consistent spot, and with the magic like this, you can expect a few others out there for company.

By Thursday afternoon, the wind swings cross-shore and the swell drops a touch, but it's still a 5ft option. Friday morning the 10th is a drop-off in size, down to 3ft, but the wind is clean and cross-off, so if you're desperate for a small-wave slide, it's there.

Then it all goes quiet. From Saturday the 11th right through to Thursday the 23rd of July, the swell collapses. We're looking at ankle-to-knee high dribble, often with poor winds or complete onshores. The energy readings are mostly in the double digits – weak, lifeless. There's a brief moment on Tuesday the 14th where a 2ft west swell shows up, but it's not enough to get excited about, and the winds are messy. The 16-day window closes out with a series of strong, gusty winds from the NW, just making a mess of the tiny waves.

In short, if you don't grab that Thursday morning session, you're in for a long wait. The forecasts can always change, but for now, it's a one-hit wonder.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.3
W
9
0.9
WSW
9
1.1
WNW
10
0.4
SW
8
0.8
WNW
9
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
15
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
SW
19
0.5
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.3
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
313
246
320
359
257
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250
16
103
12
10
10
18
9
37
59
60
72
69
42
41
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
SW
5
WSW
10
NW
5
NNE
10
NNE
15
N
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
10
NE
10
ENE
20
E
5
NW
5
E
Wind State
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
11:39PM2.78m
12:23PM2.78m
00:49AM2.78m
1:31PM2.86m
2:03AM2.86m
2:38PM3.01m
3:12AM3.02m
3:40PM3.20m
4:14AM3.21m
4:36PM3.41m
5:09AM3.37m
5:27PM3.58m
6:01AM3.48m
Low Tide
5:17PM0.97m
5:52AM0.80m
6:30PM0.95m
7:04AM0.79m
7:44PM0.82m
8:15AM0.70m
8:52PM0.62m
9:18AM0.56m
9:52PM0.38m
10:15AM0.41m
10:47PM0.16m
11:07AM0.28m
11:38PM-0.01m
11:55AM0.21m
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5:28
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10:00
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
16
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26
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17
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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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