Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
14.8°C
1.3° 

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 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, W swell with 3,109 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with W 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 Friday (Oct 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) 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 3.5m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 16th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 16th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 23rd Oct)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave
Height (m)
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12
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1.4
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1.1
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11
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W
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0.8
W
17
2.5
WNW
15
3
WNW
14
2.5
WNW
13
0.6
SE
3
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SSE
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WNW
12
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NW
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S
18
3
WNW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3981
2486
2667
969
560
303
221
102
279
318
355
2581
3033
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1145
37
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Wind (km/h)
15
W
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25
NW
25
NNW
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ENE
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NNW
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E
15
ENE
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SSE
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NW
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:11PM2.83m
8:26AM2.81m
8:55PM2.59m
9:13AM2.60m
9:52PM2.38m
10:17AM2.44m
11:10PM2.26m
11:39AM2.39m
00:38AM2.29m
12:58PM2.47m
1:48AM2.46m
1:59PM2.66m
2:37AM2.69m
Low Tide
2:03AM0.85m
2:29PM0.87m
2:43AM1.08m
3:20PM1.10m
3:38AM1.29m
4:35PM1.26m
5:06AM1.42m
6:20PM1.26m
6:48AM1.37m
7:36PM1.10m
7:54AM1.20m
8:25PM0.87m
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Temp °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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