Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
17.4°C
1.5° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, W swell with 4,585 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (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 Monday (Sep 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 12s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 7th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 7th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 7th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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 the next couple of weeks.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – this isn’t our finest hour. The next week or so is looking pretty grim, with a lot of poor surf conditions and onshore winds messing things up. We’re looking at a real dry spell from now until about the 10th of September. Wednesday the 2nd through to the 9th is basically a write-off. The swell is either too small, too messy, or the wind is just plain ugly. There’s a bit of a tease on Sunday the 6th with some 8ft swell, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s not one for the paddle surfer.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday the 10th of September. Inch Reefs should see a clean window. The wind goes cross-offshore from the north at 9 mph, which will tidy things up nicely. You’re looking at a 4ft swell from the SSW, with a combined energy of (249) – moderate, but clean. The afternoon pushes a bit bigger at 6ft from the WSW, but it’s a bit more marginal on the tide. The water is sitting at 63°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Now, if you’re an experienced surfer and you’re looking for a proper challenge, keep your eye on Friday the 11th of September. The swell is pumping up to a massive 15ft from the west, with a long period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is a massive (4261). This is serious, heavy water. The wind is light from the SE, but look, that swell is way too big for this break. This is strictly for experts only, and even then, it’s a beast. That setup continues into Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th with 10ft to 12ft swell, but it’s all cross-on or onshore wind, making it a real handful. Honestly, with that much power and the wind, this looks more like a kite surfing setup than a paddle session for most.

For the second week, the pattern doesn’t really let up. There are big swells rolling through from the 15th to the 17th, with 10ft sets from the WNW, but the wind is never quite right. It’s either cross, cross-on, or onshore. The energy levels are high (over 2000 for some of those), but it’s just not going to be clean. The 17th of September might offer a slight reprieve with a 8ft swell from the west and lighter winds, but it’s still a marginal call.

So, to sum it up: the standout is the clean window on the 10th of September. After that, it’s big, angry, and messy for the experts, or a kite session. Keep an eye on the charts, because it tends not to stay this poor for long.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat morning, strong winds from the W by Mon afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:48PM3.10m
9:16AM2.98m
9:42PM2.86m
10:15AM2.79m
10:54PM2.65m
11:34AM2.66m
00:27AM2.56m
1:06PM2.70m
1:58AM2.68m
2:25PM2.91m
3:08AM2.93m
3:25PM3.19m
Low Tide
2:25PM0.52m
2:49AM0.55m
3:14PM0.71m
3:42AM0.81m
4:19PM0.92m
4:56AM1.04m
5:53PM1.03m
6:37AM1.11m
7:35PM0.91m
8:07AM0.97m
8:49PM0.64m
9:11AM0.72m
9:43PM0.34m
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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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