
Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SW swell with 427 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with SW 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a 16-day look at the waves for this spot, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a long, slow burn. There's a big gap of nothing at the start, so don't bother looking until the weekend.
The Overall Picture
The first few days are a total write-off. Tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. We are looking at Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August with nothing worth paddling for. The energy is pathetic, with the best of it being a combined energy of 55, and swell barely reaching 2 feet. You’re better off polishing your board.
The First Glimmer
Sunday the 2nd of August is where things start to wake up. The morning is still a bit small at 3 feet from the SW, but the wind is clean, cross-off, and the energy jumps to 160 (moderate). The real story is Sunday afternoon. The swell bumps up to 5 feet out of the SW, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy hits 428 (strong). The wind is still clean and cross-off. This is a solid session for the advanced crew, but at 5 feet, it’s starting to get a bit much for beginners. The waves will have some push, but the period isn't long enough to cause any real issues at this point reef setup.
The Middle of the Week Blues
Monday the 3rd of August drops off a bit. The swell is still 4 feet from the SSW, but the wind turns cross-shore, and the energy drops to 248 (moderate). The "rain showers" and "marginal" tag tell you it’s not the one. Tuesday and Wednesday are back to knee-high nothing with clean but useless wind. Pretty frustrating stretch.
The Late Standout
Now, if you’re after the best on offer, you have to look ahead to the 13th of August. That’s Thursday morning. The swell is 5 feet from the WSW with a period of 8 seconds, but the wind is offshore and clean from the north. The combined energy is a solid 257 (moderate). It’s not a monster, but for this region, it’s the cleanest, most powerful window we’ve got. It’s a solid intermediate-to-advanced wave. The afternoon is a bit smaller and weaker.
Beyond that, Friday the 14th and the 15th of August go back to small, weak, and windy. That Thursday morning is the one to circle.
Inch Reefs
This is a point break, and it’s exposed to the SW swell. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It can get crowded here, so if you’re heading out on that Sunday, expect some company. The real standout is that Thursday the 13th morning session – it’s the best quality we have, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on the forecast.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 13 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | 33 | 46 | 55 | 39 | 15 | 160 | 393 | 406 | 212 | 202 | 68 | 32 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:47PM3.38m | 7:12AM3.19m | 7:20PM3.37m | 7:46AM3.18m | 7:55PM3.31m | 8:22AM3.13m | 8:31PM3.20m | 9:01AM3.04m | 9:13PM3.06m | 9:46AM2.93m | 10:04PM2.89m | 10:41AM2.80m | 11:08PM2.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:30PM0.46m | 00:54AM0.25m | 1:02PM0.46m | 1:26AM0.26m | 1:35PM0.49m | 1:59AM0.31m | 2:11PM0.56m | 2:35AM0.41m | 2:51PM0.66m | 3:17AM0.56m | 3:39PM0.79m | 4:08AM0.74m | 4:40PM0.92m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | N 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | N 9 | SSW 7 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 7 | SW 6 | W 11 | W 10 | N 7 | W 10 | N 5 |
142 | 29 | 88 | 65 | 57 | 57 | 160 | 393 | 406 | 212 | 37 | 68 | 85 | 83 | 132 | 10 | 20 | 18 | 89 | 16 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 8 | N 9 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | W 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | W 10 | SSW 12 | W 9 |
31 | 33 | 46 | 55 | 39 | 15 | 60 | 69 | 57 | 39 | 6 | 57 | 32 | 23 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | S 12 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 8 | N 10 | N 10 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | S 16 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 11 | N 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 6 | N 6 |
12 | 3 | 20 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 31 | 46 | 38 | 16 | 5 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 26 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | — | N 6 | — |
— | 123 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 35 | 54 | 36 | 202 | — | — | — | 71 | 251 | 169 | 208 | — | 47 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 378 | 808 | 15 | 14 | 27 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 139 | 27 | 382 | 110 | 602 | 110 | 382 | 32 | 382 | 682 |
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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.











