Inch Reefs surf break

Inch Reefs surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 17 Apr 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
10.2° C
(Which is 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 Saturday (Apr 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 18th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 20th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 17th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu night, calm by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Tue morning).

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thu
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
0
1
1
3
4
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
W
2
W
1.4
W
1.1
W
0.9
WSW
0.9
W
1.6
W
1.6
WNW
2.2
WNW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.1
SW
0.2
SSW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)111211111010101010101315141813131616151515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)344845442830193213707453692351571498881049181730177251082121
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSW
30
SW
25
SW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
NNW
5
E
5
SE
10
NNW
5
ESE
10
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
25
E
25
E
20
ENE
25
E
30
E
15
ENE
25
E
35
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:05AM
3.60
5:30PM
3.63
5:46AM
3.68
6:10PM
3.68
6:30AM
3.66
6:52PM
3.63
7:15AM
3.53
7:37PM
3.48
8:05AM
3.31
8:27PM
3.28
9:02AM
3.05
9:25PM
3.05
10:10AM
2.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:51PM
0.18
11:11AM
-0.07
11:30PM
0.03
11:50AM
-0.10
12:10AM
-0.03
12:31PM
-0.02
12:53AM
0.02
1:14PM
0.15
1:39AM
0.17
2:01PM
0.41
2:31AM
0.39
2:54PM
0.70
3:35AM
0.64
4:02PM
0.97
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thu
23
Sunrise-6:39--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:28--6:26-
Sunset--8:39--8:42--8:43--8:45--8:46--8:49--8:50
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
10112--------1--------
Temp. °C12111191010910111012131191010121391315
Feels °C (?)545555788889714556568
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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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