Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
17.3° C
1.4° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, W swell with 324 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with SW 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) 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 1.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 2nd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 29th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell. The first few days aren’t delivering anything worth paddling out for. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, and the swell is tiny, running between 0.3 ft and 2 ft. It’s a real frustrating start, no energy to speak of. You’re looking at a solid gap of nearly nothing until we get into the start of August.

But then, things start to wake up. On Sunday morning, August 2nd, there’s a change. The wind goes glassy, the swell bumps up to 4 ft from the SW with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy hits 243 (moderate). That’s a real nice window for a point break like Inch Reefs. The water is sitting at 63°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The afternoon holds on with 4 ft SW swell and clean cross-off wind. This is the standout window of the whole forecast – good energy, clean conditions, and the swell is coming from the right direction. It’s a solid pick for an advanced surfer.

Now, Monday the 3rd is still surfable, with 3 ft to 2 ft SW swell and offshore to clean cross-off wind, but it’s a step down in size. From Tuesday the 4th through to Saturday the 8th, it’s back to small, weak waves, mostly under 2 ft, and not worth the effort.

Then we get a second pulse around Sunday, August 9th. The morning shows 5 ft from the W with an 8-second period and clean cross-off wind, combined energy 342 (moderate). That’s worth a look, but by the afternoon the wind swings cross-on and the swell gets a bit jumbled. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th have 5 ft to 6 ft swell, but the wind is onshore or cross-on, so the quality is marginal. The combined energy is strong (500+), but it won’t be clean.

The real wildcard is Wednesday, August 12th. The afternoon shows a 10 ft swell from the SW – that’s a big, powerful wave. The combined energy is 1035 (very strong). But the wind is light cross-on, and the report says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. For a point break, that’s expert territory only, and even then, it might be a washing machine. This one’s for the brave and the experienced.

So, if you’re looking for the best session, get on it Sunday, August 2nd. That’s the one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). 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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Period (s)
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W
8
1.5
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8
0.3
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1.2
WNW
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0.1
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13
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8
0.7
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8
0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
343
324
223
17
169
3
3
6
12
33
64
57
39
17
240
294
184
93
65
48
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
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10
W
15
NW
15
NW
10
SW
15
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20
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15
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High Tide
5:06PM3.10m
5:31AM3.00m
5:41PM3.24m
6:05AM3.10m
6:15PM3.33m
6:39AM3.16m
6:47PM3.38m
7:12AM3.19m
7:20PM3.37m
7:46AM3.18m
7:55PM3.31m
8:22AM3.13m
8:31PM3.20m
Low Tide
11:15PM0.51m
11:24AM0.60m
11:49PM0.39m
11:57AM0.51m
00:22AM0.30m
12:30PM0.46m
00:54AM0.25m
1:02PM0.46m
1:26AM0.26m
1:35PM0.49m
1:59AM0.31m
2:11PM0.56m
2:35AM0.41m
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9:37
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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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