
Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with 432 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 9s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour.
Look, the next week and a half at Inch Reefs is pretty bare bones. From now right through to the 7th of August, it’s flat or just choppy junk. Tiny ripples, onshore slop, not a single wave worth paddling for. A proper drought.
Then on Saturday the 8th of August, a pulse of swell finally shows up. Morning brings a SSW swell around 7ft, but it’s got an onshore wind at 12 mph from the SW, so it’s messy and blown out. That afternoon the wind cranks up to 18 mph with a 6ft S swell – still onshore chop. This is not the one. Water temp is about 64°, running a bit warmer than usual for this time of year.
The date to keep an eye on is Sunday the 9th of August. The morning has a solid 8ft groundswell from the WSW with a very long 11-second period. That’s a ton of energy moving through (combined energy of 1214). The wind is light and cross-shore from the WNW at only 6 mph. For a point like Inch Reefs, that long-period westerly groundswell sets up really well – it should have some serious push and shape.
But, even on the 9th, conditions are listed as marginal – likely tide or the sheer size making things tricky. This is an advanced spot and at 8ft, it’s strictly for the experienced crew. It’ll be crowded when the word gets out. The afternoon on the 9th sees the cross-shore wind pick up to 12 mph, which will put a chop on it, so the early morning session is your window for the cleanest lines. After that, the swell fades fast, dropping back into the tiny stuff from the 10th onward.
So, the one to lock in is Inch Reefs on the morning of Sunday, 9th August. A proper, powerful WSW groundswell, light and clean wind, and a point break that can handle it. This is big, expert-only territory, but for the right surfer, it’s the best look in the whole 16-day stretch. The rest is a wait for the next pulse.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | S 11 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | S 13 | S 13 | W 9 | WNW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | SW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | 2 | 432 | 347 | 291 | 320 | 219 | 181 | 138 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 58 | 21 | 40 | 39 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:28PM2.93m | 4:54AM2.88m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:11AM0.87m | 10:38PM0.67m | 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 | |||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 11 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 7 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WSW 7 | NNW 7 |
887 | 633 | 432 | 347 | 291 | 320 | 219 | 181 | 22 | 108 | 122 | 183 | 101 | 76 | 53 | 49 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 10 | 82 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | S 13 | S 13 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | N 9 |
41 | 78 | 71 | 47 | 43 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 40 | 34 | 32 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 62 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 12 | W 10 | S 14 | S 13 | W 10 | S 11 | S 6 | — | S 11 | W 11 | WSW 10 | S 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | N 8 | N 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 |
5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 10 | 21 | 2 | 39 | 22 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | W 8 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | — |
— | — | — | 5 | 6 | — | — | — | 138 | 234 | 242 | — | 58 | 55 | 75 | — | — | — | — | 61 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 243 | 14 | 27 | 480 | 15 | 378 | 601 | 15 | 365 | 382 | 243 | 15 | 27 | 14 | 14 | 27 | 14 |
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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.










