Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
18.4° C
2.7° 

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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, W swell with 58 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inch Reefs this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 25th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – this forecast is a tough one. We’re looking at a solid run of flat, poor conditions for the first week and a half before a brief pulse of swell shows up. But even then, it’s not exactly a picture-perfect window.

The only break on the radar here is Inch Reefs, a point break that needs a good SW groundswell and clean winds to fire. For the first ten days, from July 21st right through to July 30th, it’s pretty much a write-off. Swell is tiny, often below 2 feet, and the combined wave energy is pathetic, barely hitting double digits (between 2 and 56). The water is sitting at 65°F, which is a whopping 5°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a very unusual, warm anomaly. But it doesn’t matter when there’s no surf to enjoy. Winds are light and variable, mostly cross-off or clean, but there’s nothing to ride. It’s a long, boring gap.

Then we get a glimmer of hope on Friday, July 31st. The morning brings a little pulse: a 4-foot swell from the west with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 195 (moderate), and the wind is a clean cross-off from the NNE. It’s surfable, but the wave comment doesn’t get excited about it – just “ordinary conditions.” The swell direction is W, not the ideal SW, so it won’t be as groomed at the point. Still, if you’re desperate, this is the one window. The afternoon of the 31st gets bigger (5 feet, 278 energy) but a fresh 19 mph NNW cross-off wind will make it messy and bumpy.

Saturday, August 1st, sees the biggest swell of the whole run: 5 feet from the WSW with 10-second period and a massive 502 combined energy (strong). But the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-shore from the NW, which will turn it into a lumpy, choppy mess. It’s an expert-only day at best, and even then, it’s not pretty. The swell is pushing 5 feet, so it’s getting solid, but the quality is poor. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

After that, it drops off fast. By Sunday, August 2nd, the swell is back down to 3 feet and the energy is weak (99), with more strong cross-shore wind. The rest of the run into early August is just small, onshore junk.

So, if you had to pick a standout? It’s the Friday morning, July 31st at Inch Reefs. That 4-foot W swell with clean cross-off wind is the most rideable moment. It’s not a classic, but it’s all we’ve got. The bigger stuff on Saturday is too wind-shredded to recommend. This is a long, quiet spell, so don’t hold your breath.

Stay patient, check the charts, and hope for a change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
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8
0.3
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0.1
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0.7
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0.1
SW
12
0.1
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12
0.1
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12
0.1
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12
0.1
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16
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
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16
0.1
S
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
44
27
25
25
13
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12
10
7
58
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6
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11
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Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
NE
15
NNE
15
N
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
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10
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10
NNW
15
NNW
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WNW
15
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10
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WNW
25
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25
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10
WSW
15
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15
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:00PM2.73m
11:36AM2.64m
00:02AM2.54m
12:39PM2.54m
1:14AM2.45m
1:48PM2.54m
2:26AM2.47m
2:52PM2.62m
3:26AM2.58m
3:44PM2.76m
4:14AM2.73m
4:28PM2.93m
Low Tide
4:40PM0.97m
5:10AM0.94m
5:45PM1.11m
6:15AM1.11m
7:00PM1.17m
7:28AM1.17m
8:12PM1.12m
8:34AM1.12m
9:10PM1.00m
9:27AM1.01m
9:58PM0.84m
10:11AM0.87m
10:38PM0.67m
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Temp °C
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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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