
Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SW swell with 1,143 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here.
Well, lookin’ at the charts, it’s gonna be a long, quiet stretch ahead. Honestly, for the next week or so, there’s not a lot to get excited about. We’ve got a fair run of days where the swell just isn’t there or the wind’s makin’ a mess of things. There’s a gap from now right through the end of July and into the start of August with pretty much zero decent surf on offer.
The best chance we get in this whole outlook is a couple of days around the start of the second week. Sunday the 2nd of August sees the biggest bump in energy, with a solid 6ft to 8ft of SW swell rollin’ in, and wave energy clockin’ in at 629 to 780—that’s a solid, powerful pulse. But, here’s the catch: the wind is cross-onshore from the south, so it’s gonna be choppy. At a break like Inch Reefs, a point break that needs clean conditions, that wind will mess with the shape. Still, for an advanced surfer who can handle a bit of chop, there’s plenty of juice in that swell, and the water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 64°F. It’s not a standout, but it’s the biggest swell of the period.
After that, Monday the 3rd of August is a bit better for the afternoon. The swell backs off a little to 6ft from the WSW with a moderate energy (567), but the wind swings light cross-shore, so it’ll be less bumpy. Tuesday the 4th of August afternoon is actually an interesting one. The swell drops to 4ft from the SW (275 energy), but the wind goes totally glassy—that’s rare. Light air from the west, flat water. That’s your cleanest window, but the swell is small and the period is only 8 seconds, so it’ll be short-period, weak waves. Crowds are a possibility here sometimes, so you might have company.
Then Friday the 7th of August morning also looks tidy. Light ENE wind, glassy conditions again, and a 5ft W swell (272 energy). Another clean window but again, not a big swell.
If the swell was bigger and the wind stronger, I’d say this setup looked more interesting for kite surfing than paddling, especially those days with 6ft+ and cross-onshore wind. But for a surfer, it’s all about those light wind windows.
The whole second week tails off quickly after that. Not much happening after the 7th. A blank run is normal for this area, but it doesn’t stay poor for long.
Stay patient.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 11 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 5 | W 8 | WNW 7 | S 11 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 9 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
11 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 509 | 392 | 297 | 277 | 186 | 176 | 6 | 217 | 186 | 2 | 108 | 60 | 76 | 50 | 39 | 52 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:14AM2.73m | 4:28PM2.93m | 4:54AM2.88m | 5:06PM3.10m | 5:31AM3.00m | 5:41PM3.24m | 6:05AM3.10m | 6:15PM3.33m | 6:39AM3.16m | 6:47PM3.38m | 7:12AM3.19m | 7:20PM3.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:58PM0.84m | 10:11AM0.87m | 10:38PM0.67m | 10:49AM0.72m | 11:15PM0.51m | 11:24AM0.60m | 11:49PM0.39m | 11:57AM0.51m | 00:22AM0.30m | 12:30PM0.46m | 00:54AM0.25m | 1:02PM0.46m | 1:26AM0.26m | |||||||
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:30 | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 5 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NNW 7 | N 9 | NNW 8 | WNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
3 | 1422 | 906 | 633 | 509 | 392 | 297 | 277 | 186 | 176 | 6 | 83 | 78 | 84 | 89 | 158 | 85 | 50 | 55 | 83 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 12 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 | N 10 | W 8 | W 10 | N 7 | WNW 6 | W 10 |
11 | 6 | 41 | 78 | 71 | 47 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 5 | 18 | 40 | 27 | 52 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 12 | W 10 | S 14 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 11 | S 6 | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | S 12 | WSW 9 | W 9 | SW 7 |
— | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 23 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 10 | 3 | 28 | 39 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — |
1791 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 142 | 217 | 186 | 236 | 108 | 60 | 76 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 565 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 238 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 27 | 378 | 565 | 243 | 378 | 601 | 382 | 14 | 14 | 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.










