Inch Reefs Surf Break

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Issued: 6 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
17.9° C

3.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, W swell with 2,452 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 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 (Jun 30) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 12s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 30th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 30th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 30th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, light winds from the NW by Thu night).

Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
1
0
2
!
2
1
0
0
4
3
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
W
12
2.5
WSW
11
2.3
W
11
2.5
WSW
11
3
WSW
9
2.5
WSW
10
3
W
10
2.2
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.3
W
10
2.5
WSW
8
2.5
W
10
2.5
WNW
10
1.7
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.6
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
10
0.1
SW
15
1.5
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4749
1565
1246
1349
1547
1181
1780
988
399
299
693
1490
1132
575
458
511
454
288
77
9
397
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
S
25
S
15
WSW
20
WNW
10
NW
10
SSW
20
SSW
30
WSW
15
NNW
15
NW
5
SW
10
SSW
25
SW
15
SW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
SW
10
WSW
Wind State
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
on
on
High Tide
4:43PM2.99m
5:08AM2.92m
5:22PM3.08m
5:47AM2.98m
5:59PM3.15m
6:24AM3.01m
6:36PM3.19m
7:01AM3.01m
7:12PM3.20m
7:38AM2.98m
7:47PM3.17m
8:15AM2.94m
8:24PM3.11m
8:54AM2.89m
Low Tide
10:51PM0.63m
11:04AM0.70m
11:29PM0.54m
11:40AM0.64m
00:06AM0.49m
12:16PM0.61m
00:42AM0.46m
12:51PM0.62m
1:18AM0.47m
1:25PM0.65m
1:53AM0.49m
2:01PM0.71m
2:30AM0.54m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:24
5:24
5:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:04
10:04
10:04
10:02
10:02
10:02
10:01
10:01
 mm
4
6
1
Temp °C
15
14
16
14
15
16
16
14
15
15
16
14
15
13
17
16
15
15
16
16
19
Feels °C
9
11
11
10
11
14
13
12
12
11
13
12
13
12
13
11
13
14
14
16
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
14
3
WNW
12
2.3
W
11
1.1
NW
10
2.5
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.3
W
10
2.5
W
10
2.5
WNW
10
1.7
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.1
NW
9
1.6
NW
11
2.4
NW
11
3
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
10
1.5
W
9
Energy kJ
33
2208
1246
250
1181
35
988
399
299
1490
1132
575
458
222
615
1227
2180
867
397
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
14
2.5
WSW
11
1.9
WNW
11
0.2
SSW
13
0.9
NW
7
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
10
1.4
NW
8
1.1
NW
10
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
16
1.2
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
10
0.1
SW
15
0.7
NNW
8
Energy kJ
41
1565
845
17
79
5
4
2
221
227
3
5
288
77
9
68
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
15
0.4
N
7
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
32
18
17
6
4
15
10
10
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
W
12
2.5
WSW
11
3
WSW
9
3
W
10
1.6
NW
8
1
SSW
4
2.5
WSW
8
1.6
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
10
Energy kJ
4749
1349
1547
1780
327
34
693
511
454
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
4
1
2
3
1
2
1
4
2
2
Distance (km)
565
11
11
11
254
15
139
353
14
243
381
0
110
3
14
381
11
98
27
11
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
2
2
4
3
3
2
4
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
4
1
3
3
2
1
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
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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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