
Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 3,516 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period with WSW 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 (Sep 06) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 4.5m 12s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cooking for the next couple of weeks. We've only got one break on the radar, and it's a bit of a mixed bag, so let's get into it.
First up, we're looking at a pretty rough start. For the first few days, the wind is howling and the swell is either tiny or junky. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th are a write-off with fresh cross-onshore winds and weak, messy waves. The combined energy is pathetic, barely hitting 54 (54) on Friday. Sunday the 6th sees a big jump in size, up to 8ft to 10ft, but it's a choppy mess with strong wind. That swell energy gets serious (882 on Sunday morning, 1760 by the afternoon), but the conditions are just too rough for a good paddle. For the kitesurfers out there, Sunday afternoon might look pretty interesting with that strong onshore wind and solid swell.
Now, Monday the 7th is a real standout, but it's a tricky one. We've got a solid 10ft swell rolling in from the W, with a 10-second period and a massive 2268 (2268) combined energy. The wind is light and offshore from the WSW in the morning. That's the recipe for clean, powerful waves at the point, but honestly, it's going to be too big for most people. This one is for the experts only. If you're not on your A-game, stay on the beach. It gets smaller through the afternoon but the wind picks right back up.
After that, it goes quiet again. Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th are basically flat or junk. We get a bit of a pulse on Thursday the 10th with swell around 7ft to 8ft, but the wind is all over the place, so it's still poor. Friday the 11th is another flat day, with a tiny bit of swell in the afternoon that's too messy to get excited about.
Here’s the real promise in the forecast. The second half of the window looks much better. Starting on Saturday the 12th, we get a clean run of surf. The swell drops to a super fun 4ft from the W, with a nice 10-second period. The wind goes light and cross-offshore from the ENE and NNE. It’s going to be clean and glassy. This is the best on offer for the average surfer. The combined energy is moderate (348 morning, 292 afternoon), but the quality will be there. Crowds are possible at the point on a clean weekend day like this.
Sunday the 13th morning is looking glassy too, with a light SSE breeze and tiny 3ft swell, but it's pretty weak. Monday the 14th might try to throw another big 10ft swell at us, but again, it's likely too big and the winds won't be as clean. The rest of that week is a mixed bag of onshore winds and marginal conditions.
But then, look at Thursday the 17th! We've got another clean window. It's a bit further out (17th September), so take it with a pinch of salt, but the forecast shows a 4ft to 5ft W swell with a 9-10 second period, and clean cross-offshore N winds. The combined energy sits around 407 (407) and it's looking like another solid, user-friendly day at the point.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is mostly a bust with one gnarly day for the pros on the 7th. The real winners for the rest of us are Saturday the 12th and Thursday the 17th, both offering clean, medium-sized waves. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu night, light winds from the S by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SW 10 | WSW 13 | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | WNW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
54 | 53 | 51 | 36 | 66 | 311 | 882 | 1729 | 3516 | 2268 | 1153 | 1716 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 301 | 994 | 940 | 882 | 694 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:15AM2.79m | 10:54PM2.65m | 11:34AM2.66m | 00:27AM2.56m | 1:06PM2.70m | 1:58AM2.68m | 2:25PM2.91m | 3:08AM2.93m | 3:25PM3.19m | 4:01AM3.19m | 4:14PM3.44m | 4:46AM3.40m | 4:58PM3.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:19PM0.92m | 4:56AM1.04m | 5:53PM1.03m | 6:37AM1.11m | 7:35PM0.91m | 8:07AM0.97m | 8:49PM0.64m | 9:11AM0.72m | 9:43PM0.34m | 10:00AM0.48m | 10:28PM0.10m | 10:43AM0.28m | 11:08PM-0.06m | ||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 11 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | — | WSW 10 | — | — | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 | — |
54 | 53 | 3257 | 1360 | 563 | 176 | 17 | 8 | 3 | — | 1153 | — | — | 400 | 3673 | 1432 | 318 | 88 | 940 | 882 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | N 8 | SSW 13 | NNW 8 | WSW 18 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 7 | — |
7 | 2 | 51 | 36 | 48 | 17 | 13 | 31 | — | — | 256 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 119 | 46 | 12 | 4 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | NW 8 | NNW 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 11 | 5 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | — | — | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SW 10 | WSW 13 | W 10 | — | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | SW 6 | WSW 9 | — | — | W 9 |
5472 | 5417 | — | — | 66 | 311 | 882 | 1729 | 3516 | 2268 | — | 1716 | 2578 | 2778 | — | — | 301 | 994 | — | — | 694 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 483 | 565 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 385 | 380 | 139 | 139 | 406 | 139 | 565 | 565 | 483 | 11 | 243 | 15 | 139 | 565 | 483 |
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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.










