Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
17.0° 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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with 311 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inch Reefs this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 28th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Inch Reefs.

Straight up, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this is a lean stretch. For the next ten days or so, it’s a whole lot of nothing. The first real flicker of surf doesn’t even show up until Thursday the 30th of July, and even then it’s only a tiny 3 ft swell from the W with a period of just 7 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 81, and while the wind is a clean cross-off from the NNW, the waves themselves are just ordinary. It’s a quiet start, and that quiet stretch hangs around for a while.

Look, if you’re desperate for a paddle on the 30th, you could get wet, but it’s not going to be one for the memory bank. The water’s running at 63°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s one small comfort.

The real hope, the standout in this whole 16-day window, is Tuesday the 6th of August. Thursday afternoon the 6th, specifically. We get a bit of a bump from the S with a 5 ft swell, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weak and messy. However, the wind goes completely glassy – dead calm – and the combined energy hits 165 (moderate). The morning of the 6th is a clean cross-shore from the SE with a 4 ft swell, but that afternoon glass-off is the best window we’ve got. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the cleanest the place will look.

The rest of the run is a write-off. Winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, the swell is tiny, and the energy is weak. Even when we get a pulse of 5 ft on the 28th of July, the wind is onshore and the quality is poor. For a spot like Inch Reefs that’s exposed to the SW, the direction is almost never matching with the wind, so it’s just a battle.

If you’re a beginner, stay out of the water when the swell pushes over 5 ft, which it does on the 28th and 29th of July, and again on the 6th of August. Those are not beginner waves. And with so many days of poor quality, the setup here looks more interesting for a kite surfer looking for wind than a paddler looking for waves.

Hang in there, check back in a week. The forecasts can change, and this blank run feels more like a normal lull for this area.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
12:39PM2.54m
1:14AM2.45m
1:48PM2.54m
2:26AM2.47m
2:52PM2.62m
3:26AM2.58m
3:44PM2.76m
4:14AM2.73m
4:28PM2.93m
4:54AM2.88m
5:06PM3.10m
5:31AM3.00m
5:41PM3.24m
Low Tide
7:00PM1.17m
7:28AM1.17m
8:12PM1.12m
8:34AM1.12m
9:10PM1.00m
9:27AM1.01m
9:58PM0.84m
10:11AM0.87m
10:38PM0.67m
10:49AM0.72m
11:15PM0.51m
11:24AM0.60m
11:49PM0.39m
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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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