Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 06 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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, SW swell with 593 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 10) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) 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 1.8m 10s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 10th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 10th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 12th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Inch Reefs.

Right off the bat, it's a pretty grim start. We're looking at a solid stretch of nothing much happening. The first few days are a write-off with tiny, weak swell and onshore winds making a mess of things. There's a gap right through until the 13th of August where the surf is just too poor to bother with. You're looking at mostly cross-onshore or onshore wind and very small waves.

Things start to stir on the morning of Thursday the 13th of August. The swell picks up to 4ft from the WSW, but the conditions are only marginal. The wind is light and cross-shore, keeping it a little cleaner, but it's not a standout. The combined energy is moderate at 324. Friday the 14th has a similar story with 5ft swell from the SW, but the wind is cross-on, so it's going to be a bit choppy.

The best window in the whole forecast looks like the morning of Sunday the 16th of August. We've got a clean 3ft swell from the WSW with a light ESE cross-offshore breeze. That's the kind of wind that will put a nice face on the waves. The energy is still light at 108, but for a point break like Inch Reefs, that clean little 8-second period swell will be the most fun you'll have all fortnight. The water temp is about average for the time of year, not worth a wetsuit change.

After that, the wind swings around on Monday the 17th with a strong NNW cross-offshore breeze, but the swell drops back to 2ft, so it'll be blown-out and small. The big one hits on Wednesday the 19th of August, with a 7ft W swell and a combined energy of 856. That's a serious amount of power, but it's coming with a moderate S cross-onshore wind and rain. It's going to be a raw, stormy day, and at that size, it's only for the experts. Short period at 10 seconds, so it'll be a bit lumpy and hard to read.

The last few days of the forecast are all blown-out by strong westerly winds, so don't get your hopes up for the 20th and 21st.

To be honest, if you're looking for a clean, fun session, the 16th of August morning is your best bet. It's not going to be huge, but it'll be rideable and uncrowded. The rest of the window is either flat, messy, or way too big with bad wind.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
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Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SW
8
1.1
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
7
1
SW
7
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
6
1.1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
W
7
0.6
SW
5
0.9
WSW
11
1.9
SW
9
1.5
SW
9
1.5
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
30
29
27
26
14
13
118
191
91
15
6
0
0
77
53
23
198
593
357
412
339
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
15
W
10
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
S
15
S
15
SW
10
S
10
S
10
SW
0
SE
5
S
10
WNW
5
S
10
SSE
20
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
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glassy
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
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on
cross-on
High Tide
10:41AM2.80m
11:08PM2.73m
11:50AM2.72m
00:29AM2.66m
1:11PM2.74m
1:55AM2.73m
2:29PM2.91m
3:10AM2.92m
3:34PM3.16m
4:10AM3.16m
4:28PM3.42m
5:01AM3.37m
5:15PM3.63m
Low Tide
4:08AM0.74m
4:40PM0.92m
5:16AM0.90m
6:01PM0.99m
6:41AM0.97m
7:32PM0.91m
8:06AM0.89m
8:49PM0.68m
9:14AM0.69m
9:49PM0.39m
10:10AM0.48m
10:41PM0.13m
10:57AM0.29m
11:26PM-0.06m
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6:07
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6:11
6:11
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6:16
6:16
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9:22
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Temp °C
16
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Feels °C
14
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18
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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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