Inch Reefs surf break

Inch Reefs surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 26 May 2026 IST
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Inch Reefs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
13.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (May 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 9s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 1st Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 1st Jun)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
!
!
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
6
0.8
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
10
2.4
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
12
2.3
WSW
11
2.3
WSW
11
2.5
WSW
11
2.5
WSW
11
3
WSW
10
4
WSW
11
3.5
WSW
11
2.5
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
584
361
234
117
81
41
66
143
171
433
302
1771
2000
1259
1372
1686
1597
1662
4022
3043
1570
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
SE
10
E
20
E
5
SE
10
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
15
SW
10
S
15
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
15
S
10
S
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
2:36AM2.88m
3:08PM2.95m
3:24AM2.94m
3:49PM3.03m
4:07AM2.99m
4:26PM3.09m
4:46AM3.03m
5:02PM3.14m
5:23AM3.06m
5:37PM3.15m
6:00AM3.05m
6:13PM3.14m
6:37AM3.01m
Low Tide
8:28PM0.87m
8:50AM0.67m
9:14PM0.76m
9:31AM0.63m
9:54PM0.65m
10:08AM0.59m
10:30PM0.56m
10:44AM0.57m
11:06PM0.50m
11:19AM0.56m
11:41PM0.47m
11:54AM0.58m
00:17AM0.49m
12:30PM0.63m
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:30
5:28
5:28
5:26
5:26
5:24
5:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:43
9:44
9:45
9:45
9:47
9:49
9:50
9:51
1
2
4
1
2
2
Temp °C
24
22
25
25
19
17
16
13
16
16
14
14
15
13
14
15
14
14
14
13
15
25
25
24
23
19
16
13
10
13
13
12
12
13
11
12
14
12
13
12
10
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.4
SW
16
1.3
WSW
7
1.4
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
10
2.4
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
12
2.3
WSW
11
2.3
WSW
11
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
10
2.5
WSW
11
Energy kJ
584
361
234
117
81
24
12
67
142
433
302
1771
2000
1259
1372
54
52
9
8
7
1570
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.5
N
5
0.5
N
6
0.6
NNE
5
0.3
NNE
4
0.4
NW
9
0.4
SW
16
0.3
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
12
0.7
NW
9
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
15
0.3
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
0.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
6
15
15
17
4
19
66
39
171
77
40
122
130
109
19
8
15
14
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.5
NW
9
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.3
NW
8
0.2
NNW
12
0.3
NNW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.1
N
9
0.2
N
9
Energy kJ
15
7
13
30
30
41
14
11
41
60
66
10
14
22
4
1
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
6
0.3
S
3
0.8
S
4
0.8
S
4
1.4
SW
6
0.7
S
4
1
S
4
0.7
SSE
4
2.5
WSW
11
2.5
WSW
11
3
WSW
10
4
WSW
11
3.5
WSW
11
Energy kJ
2
2
21
18
143
13
40
14
1686
1597
1662
4022
3043
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
5
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
7
3
145
382
321
14
243
14
7
15
243
15
15
15
14
27
15
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
4
3
4
3
3
3
5
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
3
2
4
3
3
3
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
9
6
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
4
7
7
6
4
4
5
4
4
9
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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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