Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
17.2° C
2.1° 

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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with 370 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with WNW 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) 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 1.2m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s

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


Alright, this is Rusty.

Right off the bat, the first few days look pretty inviting. We’ve got a pulse of moderate, clean swell heading for Inch Reefs. Wednesday morning is the standout early on – a solid 5ft of swell out of the WNW with a 10-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy is sitting at a moderate 377, and the water temperature is about average for this time of year. This is a classic point break setup that loves a groundswell, and with the wind dead calm, it’s going to be clean and lined up. Expect long, peeling waves for the advanced crew. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, but that quality of wave on a Wednesday morning should thin the pack out a bit.

Later Wednesday afternoon and into Thursday, the wind shifts cross-onshore and the quality drops off – it’ll be a bit bumpy and messy. Friday morning cleans up with a small 3ft swell and light offshore NW wind, but the energy is very weak (149) and it’s a short-period wind swell, so it’s really just a knee-high option for a paddle.

From Saturday morning right through to the 23rd, we hit a major dry spell. For nearly two weeks there’s barely a ripple – wave heights drop to 0.3ft to 2ft, periods get long and the combined energy readings fall into double digits, peaking only around 86. There’s no real surf on offer; this period is a write-off for the paddle surfer, and with the wind staying cross-off or clean, it’s more of a flat spell with clean water.

In short, Wednesday morning is your golden window. A classic Inch Reefs session with good energy, clean glass, and the right direction. After that, put the board away until late July – the forecast looks quiet for a long, long time.

Stay tuned, forecasts can change. For now, I’d be in the water Wednesday. Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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1.4
WNW
10
1.3
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10
1.2
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9
1.5
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9
1.5
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9
1.2
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9
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8
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WNW
10
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WSW
8
0.1
SW
17
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17
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16
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16
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SW
21
0.1
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15
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19
0.3
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19
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11
0.7
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10
0.6
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10
0.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
370
313
246
367
359
220
137
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25
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12
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18
9
37
59
60
98
69
42
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
5
W
10
SW
5
WSW
10
NW
5
NNE
10
N
15
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15
NNE
15
NNE
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15
NNE
10
ENE
10
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10
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15
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ENE
20
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:20AM2.77m
11:39PM2.78m
12:23PM2.78m
00:49AM2.78m
1:31PM2.86m
2:03AM2.86m
2:38PM3.01m
3:12AM3.02m
3:40PM3.20m
4:14AM3.21m
4:36PM3.41m
5:09AM3.37m
5:27PM3.58m
Low Tide
4:48AM0.75m
5:17PM0.97m
5:52AM0.80m
6:30PM0.95m
7:04AM0.79m
7:44PM0.82m
8:15AM0.70m
8:52PM0.62m
9:18AM0.56m
9:52PM0.38m
10:15AM0.41m
10:47PM0.16m
11:07AM0.28m
11:38PM-0.01m
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10:00
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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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