Inch Reefs surf break

Inch Reefs surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 03 May 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
12.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 Friday (May 08) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s 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 0.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 13s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 8th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.8
WNW
8
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.6
N
11
0.1
SW
9
0.6
W
4
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
16
0.4
W
13
0.6
W
13
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
8
4
3
7
7
0
3
6
6
0
3
13
3
10
56
119
136
87
82
55
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
N
20
NNE
15
N
20
N
15
N
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
NW
10
NE
20
N
20
N
20
N
20
N
10
NNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:32PM3.23m
6:52AM3.10m
7:05PM3.13m
7:28AM2.96m
7:41PM2.99m
8:07AM2.79m
8:21PM2.84m
8:50AM2.62m
9:07PM2.70m
9:43AM2.47m
10:02PM2.59m
10:47AM2.39m
11:07PM2.54m
Low Tide
12:13PM0.43m
00:33AM0.41m
12:46PM0.55m
1:08AM0.52m
1:20PM0.70m
1:44AM0.67m
1:56PM0.86m
2:25AM0.84m
2:37PM1.03m
3:14AM1.00m
3:27PM1.18m
4:16AM1.10m
4:34PM1.28m
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6:07
6:05
6:03
6:01
5:58
5:58
5:56
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9:07
9:08
9:10
9:12
9:14
9:15
9:16
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1
Temp °C
11
11
11
11
11
10
11
11
10
11
10
9
11
11
9
10
11
9
10
10
8
8
8
8
8
6
7
8
7
7
8
7
7
7
7
7
6
6
3
4
4
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
8
0.1
SW
15
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
NW
8
0.8
WNW
8
1.3
NW
10
1.3
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
N
10
0.6
N
10
1.4
NW
14
3
NW
13
3
NNW
12
3
NNW
13
3
NNW
12
2.5
NNW
12
2.4
NNW
12
2.1
NNW
11
Energy kJ
406
8
145
101
124
98
80
311
281
123
86
127
68
661
3475
2897
3066
2302
1913
1569
1027
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.5
N
7
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
12
0.4
N
12
0.6
N
11
0.6
WNW
8
0.4
NW
7
0.5
N
9
0.1
SW
16
0.4
W
13
0.6
W
13
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
Energy kJ
8
4
3
7
7
25
3
6
43
82
43
14
42
10
56
119
136
87
82
55
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.4
NW
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
SW
12
0.6
N
8
0.1
SW
9
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
16
0.2
W
9
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
2
30
3
2
6
42
3
3
3
10
6
8
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NNW
8
1.9
NNW
8
1.5
N
7
1
N
6
0.7
N
5
0.5
N
7
0.6
W
4
0.9
WNW
6
2.1
NNW
12
Energy kJ
464
427
206
74
22
24
13
69
1247
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
259
294
7
7
377
198
16
352
18
18
18
14
27
11
18
16
377
87
98
392
18
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
4
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
4
7
4
4
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
6
6
7
7
5
5
5
4
6
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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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