Inch Reefs surf break

Inch Reefs surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 29 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
9.6° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average 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 Monday (Dec 29) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 12 days are 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 04) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 29th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 30th Dec)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 30th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu morning, min 3°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the NNE by Sat afternoon).

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.8
W
0.9
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.5
W
0.4
WSW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.3
W
0.4
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
Period(s) (?)131212151413121211141312121112101014131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)21514613928733335019013659689076724247313335547569
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
10
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
20
E
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
SSE
5
W
10
NW
10
NNW
5
E
15
NW
30
NNE
25
NNE
30
NNE
40
NNE
25
NNE
30
NNW
30
NNW
30
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:20AM
2.81
12:07AM
2.84
12:33PM
2.86
1:13AM
2.98
1:43PM
3.00
2:15AM
3.15
2:46PM
3.17
3:11AM
3.34
3:43PM
3.33
4:03AM
3.51
4:35PM
3.44
4:52AM
3.62
5:24PM
3.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:38PM
0.75
6:16AM
0.88
6:49PM
0.69
7:26AM
0.69
7:53PM
0.56
8:27AM
0.47
8:50PM
0.43
9:22AM
0.25
9:43PM
0.31
10:13AM
0.08
10:31PM
0.23
11:01AM
-0.02
11:18PM
0.22
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Sunrise8:48--8:48--8:48--8:48--8:48--8:48--8:48--
Sunset-4:34--4:35--4:36--4:37--4:38--4:39--4:40-
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rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
-------------22121214
Temp. °C555676677886854545778
Feels °C (?)1212212444423-3-3-5-6-3-2-20
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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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