Inch Reefs surf break

Inch Reefs surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 05 Apr 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
9.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 17s period. 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 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 15s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 6th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 17s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 6th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 7th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon morning, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Sat morning).

Sun
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
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0
2
2
0
2
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0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
WSW
1.9
SW
3
SSW
3
SW
5
W
4.5
W
4
W
3.5
W
3
WNW
0.1
S
2.3
WNW
2.4
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
W
3.5
W
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
4
WNW
4
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)10109101716151413141110141212131315151514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)76362517592121160349281691051800411861175030553366000000
Wind
(km/h)
20
WSW
30
SSE
35
SSE
30
S
20
SE
15
SE
5
S
0
NW
10
NNW
10
W
10
SSW
10
W
10
WNW
15
S
15
S
10
N
20
NNW
30
NW
25
NW
15
WSW
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossglassglasscross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:30PM
3.19
7:48AM
3.04
8:02PM
3.00
8:24AM
2.82
8:39PM
2.79
9:05AM
2.59
9:24PM
2.59
10:01AM
2.38
10:28PM
2.42
11:20AM
2.25
11:52PM
2.37
12:52PM
2.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:29AM
0.48
1:43PM
0.62
2:03AM
0.67
2:16PM
0.85
2:41AM
0.90
2:55PM
1.08
3:30AM
1.12
3:48PM
1.29
4:44AM
1.28
5:16PM
1.42
6:32AM
1.28
7:01PM
1.37
Sun
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunrise--7:03--7:01--7:00--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50
Sunset8:19--8:21--8:22--8:24--8:25--8:28--8:30--
part cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
cloud
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part cloud
cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
heavy rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-1--361-------7525----
Temp. °C99111211141513911109910109788710
Feels °C (?)414671215137896757731126
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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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