Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
18.3° C
2.2° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WSW swell with 1,376 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with WSW 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 24th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Inch Reefs over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – the start of this forecast is a right mess. We’re looking at a big hole with no decent waves until we get towards the end of the first week.

The first couple of days, Tuesday and Wednesday, are a complete write-off. You’ve got a tiny, gutless swell and a mean cross-onshore wind that’s just murdering any chance of a wave. It’s choppy, it’s weak, and it’s frustrating. There’s a window from Thursday morning through Saturday morning where the wind cleans right up, going cross-offshore and even glassy on the Sunday. However, the swell is pathetic, barely 1ft to 2ft. You’ll get a few tiny, clean, pretty bumps, but you’ll be fighting for a ride. The combined energy is weak (between 64 and 89). It’s surfable, but it’s a long way from good.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Come Monday, August 24th, things wake up. We’ve got a pulse of 7ft to 7ft swell from the West, but the wind swings onshore again and it’s lumpy. The energy is solid (939), but with the chop you’d be better off with a kite than a paddleboard.

The real standout is the period from Wednesday morning, August 26th and through Thursday, August 27th. This is the best on offer. The swell holds steady at a solid 5ft to 5ft from the West, with a 9 to 10-second period, so it’ll have some proper push. The combined energy is strong, hitting between 341 and 446, but the real win is that the wind swings cross-offshore. It’ll be clean, lined up, and proper good for Inch Reefs. Those waves will peel nicely. For a point break like this, a 5ft swell is an ideal size for a rippable day and it’s still manageable for stronger intermediates.

After that, it fades fast. Friday the 28th drops to almost nothing, and the rest of the forecast into September is a sad story of tiny waves, onshore winds, and stormy conditions. There’s a potential window on August 29th with a clean, glassy morning, but the swell is only 3ft. From there, it’s a long gap of poor conditions right through the first few days of September.

One last thing – the water temperature is 65°F, which is about 4°F warmer than you’d expect for this time of year. It’s noticeably pleasant out there.

So, to wrap it up for Inch Reefs: the first week is mostly a dud, but brace yourself for August 26th and 27th. That’s the two-day window where the stars align.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
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Monday
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Period (s)
1.9
WNW
8
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
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0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.4
WSW
9
0.5
W
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
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15
0.4
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15
0.4
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15
0.4
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14
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14
0.4
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14
2.1
W
9
2.2
WSW
9
1.6
WSW
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
438
28
46
25
24
61
21
54
32
25
47
30
56
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52
715
798
331
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
W
15
WSW
25
W
30
WNW
25
WNW
30
NNW
30
NNW
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
N
20
NNE
15
N
25
N
10
NNE
5
NNE
15
NNW
5
SE
15
SSE
25
SSE
35
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Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
9:22PM2.93m
9:48AM2.80m
10:09PM2.65m
10:37AM2.58m
11:09PM2.42m
11:44AM2.42m
00:32AM2.29m
1:11PM2.39m
2:02AM2.33m
2:29PM2.51m
3:08AM2.50m
3:24PM2.71m
3:54AM2.70m
Low Tide
3:00PM0.70m
3:22AM0.76m
3:45PM0.94m
4:08AM1.04m
4:43PM1.16m
5:13AM1.26m
6:10PM1.29m
6:48AM1.35m
7:47PM1.25m
8:14AM1.27m
8:54PM1.08m
9:11AM1.09m
9:41PM0.86m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
15
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9
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9
9
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14
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11
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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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