
Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, W swell with 3,937 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore 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 Saturday (Sep 12) 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 3.5m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell. Wednesday the 9th is a write-off with tiny, weak 0.3ft slop from the west and onshore wind. Not worth paddling for. Thursday morning the 10th looks like a monster is coming through, but it’s a problem – we’re looking at a 10ft swell from the WSW, but the system says it’s too big for this break. The combined wave energy is a massive 1576 (strong) but it’s an expert-only situation at best, and the wind is on it. Thursday afternoon drops a bit to 8ft but still big and messy, not a good call.
Friday the 11th is a no-go: 5ft WSW swell but the wind is cross-on, period is a short 8 seconds, and the energy is weak (256). Surf quality is poor. Saturday the 12th is a washout: 13ft of W swell with 12 mph onshore wind, energy is a whopping 3945 (very strong) but it’s just a chaotic mess. Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are small and weak, with onshore or cross-on winds, nothing to get excited about.
Now, on Tuesday the 15th, we start to see a glimmer. The afternoon session has a 6ft WSW swell, 10-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the north. The energy is moderate (608) and the conditions are described as very good. This is a solid option for the advanced crew. Crowds are ‘sometimes’ a thing at Inch Reefs, so you might have a few others in the water, but the quality should be worth it.
Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th are mostly small and poor, with onshore winds.
Alright, here’s a standout. Friday morning the 18th. We’ve got a 10ft swell from the WNW, a very long-period groundswell of 12 seconds, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. The combined energy is 2867 (strong). Now, the caveat: the system flags this as too big for the break, so this is for experts only. The long period will make it grind nicely at this point break, but the size is serious. The morning is the window, as the afternoon goes cross-on and drops a bit.
Saturday the 19th is a no-go with strong onshore winds from the south at 16 mph, choppy and messy.
Then, Sunday morning the 20th. This is another good one. We’ve got a 6ft WSW swell, 9-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze from the NE. The energy is 548 (moderate), and the conditions are clean. This is a much more manageable size, and the offshore wind will make for some nice, clean lines. This is likely the best bet for the more advanced surfer who doesn’t want the 10ft beast.
The rest of the outlook from Monday the 21st onward is mostly small, clean but small, with cross-offshore winds. Tuesday the 22nd afternoon has a bit of a spike with a 3ft WNW swell, but it’s a very long 14-second period, giving a clean 622 energy (moderate) – could be a fun, clean little wave, but not a standout.
Overall, the true standout mornings are Friday the 18th for the big, glassy, expert-only session, and Sunday the 20th for the clean, offshore, manageable swell. The 18th is a promise, but a heavy one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | WNW 8 | SW 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SSW 6 | W 12 | SW 15 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | WSW 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 |
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4 | 235 | 297 | 1576 | 1064 | 554 | 256 | 232 | 325 | 3937 | 8 | 359 | 218 | 131 | 131 | 94 | 422 | 831 | 563 | 603 | 1443 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:01AM3.19m | 4:14PM3.44m | 4:46AM3.40m | 4:58PM3.63m | 5:27AM3.54m | 5:38PM3.72m | 6:04AM3.59m | 6:15PM3.70m | 6:39AM3.56m | 6:52PM3.59m | 7:14AM3.44m | 7:27PM3.40m | 7:47AM3.26m | 8:03PM3.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:00AM0.48m | 10:28PM0.10m | 10:43AM0.28m | 11:08PM-0.06m | 11:21AM0.15m | 11:45PM-0.12m | 11:58AM0.10m | 00:20AM-0.08m | 12:34PM0.14m | 00:54AM0.06m | 1:09PM0.25m | 1:27AM0.27m | 1:43PM0.43m | 2:00AM0.53m | |||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WSW 10 | N 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NW 13 | W 12 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | WSW 11 | W 10 | N 11 | N 11 |
443 | 235 | 74 | 1576 | 5 | 554 | 256 | 232 | 1684 | 3937 | 3368 | 1347 | 676 | 369 | 170 | 94 | 422 | 831 | 563 | 41 | 37 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 8 | — | N 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WNW 9 | NNW 12 | N 12 | N 12 | WNW 13 | N 11 |
459 | 335 | 74 | 12 | — | 1 | 125 | 145 | 76 | 8 | 8 | 359 | 218 | 131 | 131 | 68 | 44 | 75 | 70 | 18 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | NW 9 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | N 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | N 14 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | — |
4 | 13 | 22 | — | — | — | — | 104 | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 30 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 7 | SW 6 | — | WSW 10 | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | — | SW 7 | — | S 4 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 |
— | 27 | 297 | — | 1064 | — | — | — | 325 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 17 | — | 82 | — | 31 | 603 | 1443 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 27 | 81 | 14 | 575 | 98 | 78 | 14 | 380 | 394 | 601 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
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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.










