Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
16.5°C
1.2° 

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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with 1,686 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with WSW 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 (Sep 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 12th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 12th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 12th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s cooking for Inch Reefs.

Truth is, the next 16 days look pretty bleak for getting a good session in. We’ve got a big stretch of onshore wind and messy conditions from the start. The first real moment that might get your heart rate up doesn’t appear until September 19th, but you’ll have to be patient.

From the 12th through the 18th, it’s all poor. The wind is mostly onshore from the SSW and WSW, and the swell is there but all blown out. On the 12th morning, the water’s moving with a big 2.5m swell from the WSW and an energy reading of 1203, but it’s paired with a 9-second period and onshore wind. That’s a lot of water moving, but it’s not clean. At 2.5m, that’s not one for the beginners; that’s a big boy session only.

Then the 16th and 17th go flat, no swell. On the 18th, we get a tiny 0.1m wave with a very long 18-second period – it’s basically a lake with a pulse.

The one to circle is Saturday, September 19th. The morning has a solid 2.5m swell from the WSW, an 8-second period, and a combined energy of 798. It’s a short-period swell, so it won’t have that long, drawn-out feel but it’ll pack a punch. Wind is onshore from the SSW at 15 km/h, so it will be a bit bumpy. At that size, it’s for experts only. Crowds are possible here when the waves are up, and the break is fairly consistent. Water temp is about normal for this time of year.

Sunday the 20th drops to a 1.0m swell with moderate cross-shore winds. Not much to write home about.

From the 21st on, it’s back to tiny, weak waves with long periods (13-16 seconds) and onshore winds. The combined energy is mostly below 10. There’s a brief clean spell on the 23rd with a light cross-offshore breeze from the ESE, but there is absolutely no swell. Flat and clean, but flat.

So, the plan is: wait for the 19th for the only real pulse of size. It won’t be perfect conditions, but it’s the biggest swell in the whole run. Everything else is a skip.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
12
Sunday
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Monday
14
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Period (s)
2.5
WSW
9
2.2
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
9
1.3
WSW
8
1.5
SW
8
1.9
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7
2
W
10
1.9
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10
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10
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18
2.5
WNW
11
2.1
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10
2.5
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9
3
WNW
11
4
WNW
14
4
WNW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
1.6
SW
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1010
885
600
399
286
222
277
394
767
682
843
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0
817
929
0
0
0
12
12
244
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
10
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
WSW
25
WNW
25
NW
20
NW
20
WNW
20
WSW
25
W
25
WNW
20
WNW
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
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on
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cross-on
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High Tide
6:04AM3.59m
6:15PM3.70m
6:39AM3.56m
6:52PM3.59m
7:14AM3.44m
7:27PM3.40m
7:47AM3.26m
8:03PM3.15m
8:22AM3.04m
8:41PM2.88m
9:00AM2.79m
9:25PM2.60m
9:47AM2.56m
10:24PM2.36m
Low Tide
11:58AM0.10m
00:20AM-0.08m
12:34PM0.14m
00:54AM0.06m
1:09PM0.25m
1:27AM0.27m
1:43PM0.43m
2:00AM0.53m
2:20PM0.66m
2:36AM0.81m
3:00PM0.91m
3:17AM1.09m
3:52PM1.16m
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8:02
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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12
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12
9
10
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12
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.

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