Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
18.0° C
2.0° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with 445 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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 2.2m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 25th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break it down in feet and the old numbers. The start of this run is a total bust. We’re staring down a dead patch from now until the end of August with barely a ripple. The water’s a touch warmer than usual at around 64°, but that’s the only good news. Saturday the 23rd morning goes glassy with a tiny 1ft swell from the southwest – basically a lake. Not worth paddling out.

Things finally start to stir on Wednesday, 26th August at Inch Reefs. That afternoon the energy hits 331 (moderate) with a clean 4ft swell out of the west, running at 10 seconds. Light east winds keep it cross-off and clean. It’s head-high and surfable, but not the big prize.

The big prize is Friday, 4th September. Both the morning and afternoon at Inch Reefs are looking outstanding. Swell runs at 8ft and 8ft from the west, period 9-10 seconds, with combined energy over 1000 – that’s strong stuff. And the wind? Pure offshore from the northeast. For a point break like this, that’s a dream. The water temp is about 64°, a touch warmer than average.

This is a long-range look, so keep an eye on it, but the signs are solid. This is for experienced surfers only – 7-8ft surf with that period can be a handful, but it’ll be lined up and clean. Crowds are likely, but if you score it Friday morning, you’ll be stoked. The rest of the second week fades out, but that one window is golden.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu morning, light winds from the ENE by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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1
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
1.1
W
9
0.9
W
9
1
W
8
0.9
WSW
8
1
W
8
1.3
W
10
1.6
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
54
39
40
38
46
26
55
56
51
51
53
40
18
207
126
143
99
127
327
445
Wind (km/h)
30
N
30
NNW
20
N
25
N
25
NNW
15
NE
10
NE
15
N
5
ENE
5
SSE
10
NW
5
E
10
ESE
20
SE
10
E
20
SE
15
SSE
5
SE
10
E
15
E
25
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
10:37AM2.58m
11:09PM2.42m
11:44AM2.42m
00:32AM2.29m
1:11PM2.39m
2:02AM2.33m
2:29PM2.51m
3:08AM2.50m
3:24PM2.71m
3:54AM2.70m
4:05PM2.94m
4:32AM2.90m
4:41PM3.16m
Low Tide
4:43PM1.16m
5:13AM1.26m
6:10PM1.29m
6:48AM1.35m
7:47PM1.25m
8:14AM1.27m
8:54PM1.08m
9:11AM1.09m
9:41PM0.86m
9:52AM0.89m
10:19PM0.64m
10:28AM0.70m
10:52PM0.43m
rain showers
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6:30
6:31
6:33
6:35
6:37
6:39
6:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:54
8:52
8:50
8:47
8:45
8:44
8:42
 mm
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2
1
4
4
Temp °C
15
15
14
15
15
14
14
15
14
17
17
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21
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20
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17
17
16
Feels °C
9
9
8
10
9
10
12
12
12
16
15
14
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15
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20
17
17
16
12
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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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