Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
18.2° C
2.6° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, W swell with 82 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period. 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 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 20th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 20th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 20th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you—this is one of those outlooks where you’re better off bringing a cold one and watching the horizon than paddling out. The next two weeks at Inch Reefs are looking pretty grim, with barely a ripple worth your time. We’ve got a long stretch of flat or near-flat conditions, and the only real pulse of energy shows up way down the line, but it comes with a ton of wind.

Let’s start with what’s on offer. The tiny surf we get from Thursday 16 July through most of the month is consistently poor. You’re looking at wave heights of 0.7ft to 2ft, mostly from the west, with periods all over the shop—8 seconds, 10 seconds, even a few 13-second pulses that just don’t have the height to do anything. The combined swell energy is weak, reading between 13 and 94, so there’s zero push. Winds are cross-off or cross-shore, mostly light, but when the swell is that small, clean conditions don’t save you. It’s just flat.

The water temp at Inch Reefs is sitting at 65°F, and that’s a very unusual 5°F warmer than average for this time of year. So if you’re having a swim, it’s pleasant, but for surfing? Nah.

The one standout in the whole 16-day window is Wednesday 29 July. There’s a spike in the morning: 7ft swell from the west-northwest with a 9-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 760 (moderate-to-strong). That’s the only real swell of the period. But before you get excited, look at the wind: 19 mph from the west, cross-onshore, lumpy. That’s messy, blown-out surf. At 7ft, it’s getting into the range where beginners should stay well clear, and with that wind, even experienced surfers are going to battle chop. The break is a point, so it might handle the size a bit better than a beach break, but the wind is going to wreck it. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

After that, it’s back to tiny slop and flat conditions through to the end of the month. There’s a big gap from the start of the period all the way to 29 July with no real recommendations, and then it’s basically over.

So, the long and short of it: Inch Reefs is a no-go for the next two weeks. The only day with real size is 29 July, and it’s a windy mess. Keep your board in the car and wait for a better forecast.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
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Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
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Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
8
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
W
7
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
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10
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.4
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9
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
22
41
21
21
16
16
14
4
13
13
40
57
80
48
46
43
28
25
25
23
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
5
NW
10
N
15
NNW
15
NNE
10
NNE
20
N
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
N
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
N
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNW
15
N
15
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20
NNW
15
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Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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off
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cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
7:03PM3.71m
7:36AM3.46m
7:48PM3.63m
8:21AM3.35m
8:33PM3.47m
9:07AM3.18m
9:19PM3.23m
9:53AM2.99m
10:07PM2.97m
10:42AM2.80m
11:00PM2.73m
11:36AM2.64m
00:02AM2.54m
Low Tide
1:12AM-0.08m
1:27PM0.27m
1:58AM0.03m
2:12PM0.40m
2:42AM0.22m
2:57PM0.58m
3:28AM0.46m
3:46PM0.78m
4:16AM0.71m
4:40PM0.97m
5:10AM0.94m
5:45PM1.11m
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9:52
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Temp °C
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19
18
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Feels °C
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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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