Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 15 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 15 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 22 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, W swell with 4,758 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. 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy 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 Powerful10AM (Tue 22nd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at what we’ve got on the cards for Inch Reefs. We’re talking a dedicated point break that needs the right key to unlock it, and the next couple of weeks are going to be a real mixed bag of frustration and potential.

Right off the bat, it’s quiet. The next few days are a write-off. Tuesday morning the 15th is a no-go: a solid 8ft swell from the west, but it’s a messy, choppy cross-on situation with a 16 mph breeze making a meal of it. That afternoon, the swell actually jumps to 10ft with moderate wave energy (1394) and the wind shifts, but honestly, for this advanced break, that’s just too much juice. It’s a washing machine for all but the most seasoned charger. Wednesday and Thursday are dead flat or blown out with fresh cross-onshore winds, so you’re better off waxing your board or watching the cams.

We finally see a pulse of energy on Saturday the 19th, with about 6ft swell from the west-southwest. The combined energy is solid (706), but that west wind is still cross-on and the conditions are described as marginal. It’s not the one we’d drive for. Sunday the 20th drops back to tiny, ankle-slappers.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Look ahead to Monday the 21st. The swell picks back up to a clean 7ft from the west with a decent 11-second period and significant energy (1217). The wind goes light and variable, switching to a light offshore in the afternoon. This is the first real window of quality, but the forecast is still marked as marginal for the break itself—a bit of a tease.

The standout window, and I mean the real one, is Tuesday the 22nd. We’ve got a long-period groundswell rolling in: 5ft in the morning, building to 8ft in the afternoon from the west-northwest. The period is a dreamy 15 seconds in the morning, stretching to 14 seconds later, and the wave energy is pumping hard—1729 and then a massive 2193. The wind is light, basically variable, and the water is a touch warmer than average at 62°. This is a point break paradise setup. Long-period swell like this loves a point, so expect clean, well-shaped lines with long sets. It’s going to be a bit of a paddle, but the gaps between sets will help. This is the best on offer in the whole outlook.

After that, the swell backs off dramatically on Wednesday the 23rd. The wind goes glassy in the morning, which is a rare treat, but the swell is only 2ft to 3ft. It’s surfable, but ordinary.

Jumping way out to the second week, Saturday the 26th of September is the next big pulse. It’s a potentially massive 10ft west-southwest swell with a very long 14-second period and insane energy (3749). The wind is light, but the model flags that this break might be too big for it again. That’s big-wave territory only, and only for the brave. Sunday the 27th is the sleeper in that week: 5ft west swell with a 10-second period, but the wind turns cross-offshore from the north-northwest, giving us clean conditions with moderate energy (585). It won’t be as powerful as the 22nd, but it’ll be far more user-friendly and clean.

The 30th of September offers a final little whisper of clean conditions with a cross-offshore breeze and a weak 3ft swell. It’s not the one.

So, if you’re booking a session, circle Tuesday the 22nd of September. That’s the one that has the power, the direction, the glassy wind, and the right period for this point. It’s the king of the forecast. For something a bit more relaxed but still clean, Sunday the 27th is your backup.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
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
1:54PM2.47m
2:37AM2.46m
Low Tide
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
7:44AM1.35m
8:26PM1.10m
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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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