
Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,608 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. This is a classic tale of "too much of a good thing" for Inch Reefs over the next couple of weeks. We're looking at a serious run of big, powerful swell, but for this exposed south-west facing point break, that means it's going to be mostly for the big-wave chargers only.
The first proper swell hits Monday, September 7th. The morning shows a solid 10 ft from the WSW, with a period of 10 seconds. That's a lot of energy heading our way, about 1789 on the combined scale. The wind is onshore from the SW at 12 mph, so the surface will be a bit bumpy. Water temp is sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Honestly, for a spot like Inch Reefs, 10 ft is already pushing into dangerous territory for most of us. The afternoon drops a bit to 8 ft, but the wind picks up and conditions get marginal.
The middle of the week is a write-off. Tuesday and Wednesday (8th and 9th) are flat, with barely a ripple, so you can leave the boards at home. There's a gap of a few days with no real surf on offer.
Then things get going again, but it's still big. Thursday the 10th has an 8 ft swell in the morning, but with a cross-onshore wind from the south at 12 mph, it's going to be choppy and messy. The energy is still high at 1114. Friday the 11th is a bit better, with a 6 ft swell, lighter winds from the west, and a bit of cross-on chop. It's surfable, but not the clean, lined-up waves we dream about.
The real standout, if you have the skill and the nerve, is Monday, September 14th. The morning shows 8 ft from the WSW with onshore wind, but the afternoon has a 8 ft swell from the west with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is up at 1010. The wind is cross-onshore from the west, but it's the best wave size for the setup. It's still heavy, but this is likely the best window for the experienced crew. It's still expert-only territory though, as anything over 8 ft at this break is no joke.
After that, it goes flat again Tuesday the 15th before we get a few more pulses. Wednesday the 16th has a tiny 4 ft swell, but the afternoon goes glassy with a WSW wind at 3 mph. That's clean, but the waves are small and weak with a short 5-second period.
The next big push arrives Thursday, September 17th. The afternoon is looking at a solid 10 ft from the west with a 10-second period and a combined energy of 1586. The wind is cross-shore from the SE at 12 mph. This is a massive swell, and like the Monday, it's really only for the big-wave specialists. The early part of the second week has that promise, but it's still a long way off, so don't get too set on it.
By the weekend of the 19th and 20th, it gets even bigger. Saturday the 19th has an 12 ft swell from the west, with a 10 to 11-second period and combined energy readings of 2482 and 3188. That is a lot of water moving around. This is too big for everyone except the absolute elite.
Finally, the last few days of the outlook, Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd, see the swell drop right off. Monday morning has a clean 3 ft swell from the west with a light offshore breeze from the NNE. That's small but clean, a good sign for a fun little session if you're not expecting much.
The truth is, for the next 16 days, there isn't a single day that stands out as perfect for the average surfer. The best bet is Monday the 14th for the advanced crowd, or perhaps the small glassy window on the 16th if you just want to get wet. It's a period of "go big or go home," and for most of us, that means waiting for the next swell that actually fits the break.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue morning, light winds from the W by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 8 | WNW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 14 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1789 | 1175 | 1345 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 235 | 359 | 1114 | 821 | 483 | 488 | 599 | 0 | 824 | 932 | 528 | 301 | 199 | 315 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:25PM2.91m | 3:08AM2.93m | 3:25PM3.19m | 4:01AM3.19m | 4:14PM3.44m | 4:46AM3.40m | 4:58PM3.63m | 5:27AM3.54m | 5:38PM3.72m | 6:04AM3.59m | 6:15PM3.70m | 6:39AM3.56m | 6:52PM3.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:49PM0.64m | 9:11AM0.72m | 9:43PM0.34m | 10:00AM0.48m | 10:28PM0.10m | 10:43AM0.28m | 11:08PM-0.06m | 11:21AM0.15m | 11:45PM-0.12m | 11:58AM0.10m | 00:20AM-0.08m | 12:34PM0.14m | 00:54AM0.06m | ||||||||
7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | 2 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 9 | WNW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
— | 321 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 1267 | 525 | 235 | 78 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 488 | 599 | 3609 | 2805 | 1972 | 1129 | 558 | 328 | 108 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | W 11 | N 8 | — | — | — | NW 11 | — | SW 15 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | N 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | 640 | 400 | 326 | 22 | 12 | — | — | — | 99 | — | 8 | 932 | 528 | 301 | 199 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | NW 9 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | NW 17 | — | — | SW 15 | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | N 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 13 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 147 | — | — | 8 | — | 7 | 7 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | — | — | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | S 4 | WSW 8 |
1789 | 1175 | 1345 | 1958 | 2794 | — | — | 26 | 359 | 1114 | 821 | 483 | — | — | — | 824 | — | — | — | 28 | 315 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 434 | 139 | 367 | 1065 | 483 | 11 | 27 | 243 | 15 | 400 | 139 | 98 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 139 | 11 | 14 | 15 |
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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.










