Inch Reefs surf break

Inch Reefs surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 04 Dec 2025 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
10.9° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 05) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 12 days are 8.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 06) at 9AM. 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 16s period and expected on Friday (Dec 05) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 5th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 5th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 6th Dec)26ft (8.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Fri night, light winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thu
11
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
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2
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0
0
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0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
6.5
WNW
2
WSW
3.5
SW
6.5
WSW
8
WSW
7.5
W
4.5
W
3
WSW
3.5
W
2.5
W
4.5
W
4.5
W
5.5
WSW
4.5
W
3.5
W
5
W
4
W
4.5
W
4.5
WSW
5
SW
4.5
SW
Period(s) (?)16910131615131310121818171514101211131213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)207186802916147863443724483731531942420162113650129491557495415603533638344531593674007212
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
40
SSE
30
SW
45
WSW
45
WSW
40
WSW
15
SE
15
W
20
W
30
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
5
WSW
5
W
10
WSW
20
SW
25
SSW
35
S
50
S
50
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:11AM
3.62
4:39PM
3.56
4:59AM
3.65
5:30PM
3.52
5:48AM
3.61
6:21PM
3.40
6:37AM
3.50
7:14PM
3.23
7:29AM
3.33
8:08PM
3.03
8:22AM
3.14
9:06PM
2.84
9:20AM
2.94
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:51PM
0.10
10:18AM
-0.01
10:38PM
0.11
11:06AM
-0.05
11:26PM
0.19
11:55AM
0.02
12:14AM
0.33
12:46PM
0.16
1:03AM
0.52
1:40PM
0.35
1:57AM
0.74
2:37PM
0.55
2:56AM
0.93
3:40PM
0.73
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thu
11
Sunrise-8:30--8:32--8:33--8:33--8:34--8:36--8:37-
Sunset--4:29--4:29--4:28--4:28--4:28--4:27--4:27
rain showers
heavy rain
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
heavy rain
mod rain
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
light rain
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cloud
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part cloud
clear
rain showers
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light rain
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Rain (mm)
615392-1110-4-316----21514
Temp. °C91311111110111111111111121111101111121212
Feels °C (?)275222886567999865424
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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 12 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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