Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
16.5°C
1.3° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, W swell with 2,360 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 15th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 15th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 15th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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 on the table for Inch Reefs.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tricky stretch. We’re looking at a point break that’s exposed to the SW swell, and it’s an advanced wave. The first few days are a write-off, so save your energy. The wind is a mess and the surf quality is poor until later in the week.

Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are a no-go. The swell is there, but the wind’s howling cross-onshore and it’s choppy as hell. By Tuesday afternoon, the swell jumps up to 12 ft from the W, and the combined energy is pumping (2210), but it’s too big for this break. For a spot like this, that much west swell just closes out.

Wednesday the 16th is flat. Thursday the 17th is flat too with strong wind. Friday the 18th gives us a weak little 0.3 ft pulse from the SW with a very long 18 second period, but with light rain and cross-onshore wind, it’s not doing anything. Combined energy is just 12.

Now, we start to see a window open up. Saturday the 19th is marginal. The swell is 8 ft from the WSW with a moderate period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is a solid 1053, but the wind is a light cross-onshore. It’s a bit lumpy, and the tide could mess with it. It’s a “might be okay” kind of session, not a standout.

Sunday the 20th is tiny again. Not worth the paddle.

Then we hit Monday the 21st. The morning has a 6 ft SW swell, but the wind is onshore and combined energy is only 300 – pretty weak. The afternoon gets interesting, though. We see a 8 ft WNW swell with an 11 second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1439. Still, the wind’s onshore, and it’s labelled marginal.

The real star of this outlook is Tuesday the 22nd in the afternoon. Conditions turn glassy – dead calm, with a 6 ft WSW swell and a period of 10 seconds. Combined energy is 742. The wind is glass, and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is your window. The break is fairly consistent and exposed to the SW, but with that clean, glassy surface, the point should offer up some long, rideable lines. Crowds are possible here, so get out there early.

Wednesday the 23rd is small and clean again, but the swell drops to 4 ft with a short period. It’s surfable but ordinary.

Now, look ahead. Thursday the 24th is a big one, but it’s a problem. The morning has a 10 ft swell from the west with a 16 second period – that’s a serious groundswell. Combined energy is 5143. The afternoon pushes to 12 ft with a 15 second period and energy at 6218. The wind is glassy, but this is way too big for Inch Reefs. This is expert-only, and honestly, it’s likely closing out or just unsurfable for this setup. For a point break, a long period west swell of that size can be a beast.

Friday the 25th has a 8 ft WNW swell with a 12 second period, but the wind goes cross-shore. Combined energy is 1671. It’s marginal.

The last few days drop off again. Saturday the 26th through Tuesday the 29th are poor, with small, onshore swell and weak energy. The big exception is Sunday the 27th in the morning – a 15 ft WNW swell with glassy wind and combined energy of 4717. But again, that’s a monster. At that size, Inch Reefs is only for the brave and the very, very skilled.

Best bet in the whole outlook: Without a doubt, Tuesday the 22nd afternoon. Glassy conditions, a solid 6 ft swell, and clean lines. It’s not huge, but it’s the most rideable and enjoyable session in the next two weeks.

Honourable mention for the brave: Thursday the 24th, if you’re an expert and can handle 10 ft to 12 ft of glassy, long-period swell. That’s a big, powerful ocean.

For the rest of us, keep an eye on the long-range. A few promising pulses show up, but the wind and size are against us for most of it.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu morning, light winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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High Tide
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
10:55AM2.37m
11:51PM2.22m
12:30PM2.33m
1:29AM2.28m
Low Tide
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
4:17AM1.33m
5:19PM1.33m
6:02AM1.44m
7:15PM1.30m
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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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