Inch Reefs surf break

Inch Reefs surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 11 Jan 2026 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
9.2° C
(Which is 1.2°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 (Jan 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 12 days are 5.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 6AM. 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 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 12th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 12th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 15th Jan)18ft (5.5m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the W by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
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0
0
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0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
SW
4.5
WSW
4
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.4
WSW
2.5
SW
2.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
5.5
W
5
W
4.5
W
4.5
W
4.5
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
2.3
W
1.5
W
2.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)10111111111111107101118171615151412111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)372854183538360126761064597373763140224421818915345109951001290584854192013114981021
Wind
(km/h)
55
SSW
30
SW
25
SSW
30
SW
20
NW
25
NW
25
NW
10
SW
35
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
10
SW
10
ESE
10
NE
10
N
5
NNE
10
SSE
30
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononcrosscrosscrossoncross-
on
ononononcross-
off
offcross-
off
glasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:02PM
2.54
11:26AM
2.47
12:08AM
2.50
12:40PM
2.43
1:15AM
2.55
1:47PM
2.50
2:13AM
2.66
2:43PM
2.64
3:01AM
2.82
3:28PM
2.79
3:42AM
2.99
4:07PM
2.94
4:20AM
3.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:36PM
1.04
5:13AM
1.21
5:45PM
1.15
6:29AM
1.20
6:55PM
1.15
7:35AM
1.11
7:55PM
1.07
8:28AM
0.96
8:44PM
0.94
9:13AM
0.79
9:26PM
0.80
9:52AM
0.62
10:03PM
0.66
10:28AM
0.46
Sun
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise--8:44--8:42--8:41--8:41--8:41--8:40--8:38
Sunset4:50--4:52--4:52--4:54--4:55--4:58--4:59--
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
95319---425--------39
Temp. °C12101010988810108776666681011
Feels °C (?)124441122643322231057
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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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