Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, W swell with 575 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s 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 (Jul 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 4th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
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Alright, Rusty here again, but in feet and miles for you. Let’s break down Inch Reefs for the next 16 days.
First off, we’re staring at a flat, blown-out start. From July 4th through the 11th, the surf is mostly small or junk. Winds are onshore from the SW and WSW, and swell energy is low to moderate (89–587). Nothing worth rushing for.
The first real glimmer comes on the morning of Tuesday, July 7th: 4ft west swell, glassy conditions, and energy at 257. But the real standout begins on Wednesday, July 8th. A string of glassy mornings with 4–4ft west swell, 9-second period, and clean, light wind. Crowds are only sometimes here, so you’ll have plenty of waves to yourself. Water temps are normal for the season.
The 10th fades to 3–3ft, then the 11th and 12th are blown out by strong NNW winds and tiny waves. Don’t bother.
Now, circle Monday, July 13th. That’s the pick of the period: 5ft west swell, 10-second period, clean cross-off wind from the NNW, and energy hitting 463 – that’s solid. The swell direction is a great match for the point break, and you’ll get well-shaped, lined-up waves. That’s your session.
Tuesday the 14th still offers 5ft west swell in the morning with glass, but it gets side-shore in the afternoon. After that, the surf drops quick, and from the 17th onward it’s tiny or messy, with energy falling to 14–90. By the 19th, it’s flat at 1ft.
Best bet: Monday the 13th, and the glassy mornings on the 8th and 9th if you like small, clean waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 378 | 562 | 506 | 393 | 324 | 230 | 196 | 205 | 39 | 251 | 240 | 235 | 207 | 251 | 203 | 194 | 241 | 220 | 108 | 84 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:15AM2.94m | 8:24PM3.11m | 8:54AM2.89m | 9:03PM3.03m | 9:36AM2.84m | 9:46PM2.94m | 10:24AM2.80m | 10:38PM2.85m | 11:20AM2.77m | 11:39PM2.78m | 12:23PM2.78m | 00:49AM2.78m | 1:31PM2.86m | 2:03AM2.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:01PM0.71m | 2:30AM0.54m | 2:40PM0.78m | 3:09AM0.60m | 3:23PM0.86m | 3:54AM0.67m | 4:15PM0.93m | 4:48AM0.75m | 5:17PM0.97m | 5:52AM0.80m | 6:30PM0.95m | 7:04AM0.79m | 7:44PM0.82m | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:59 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 276 | 562 | 506 | 393 | 324 | 230 | 196 | 205 | 153 | 251 | 240 | 235 | 207 | 251 | 203 | 194 | 241 | 220 | 108 | 84 | 411 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 8 | N 10 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | SW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 10 | 20 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 39 | 2 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 85 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 16 | — | S 18 | — | — | SW 13 | — | SW 14 | SW 12 | N 9 | N 9 | SW 13 | N 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | N 7 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 10 | 5 | — | 6 | — | — | 7 | — | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | N 4 |
| kJ | 378 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 382 | 566 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 198 |
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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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