
Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, WSW swell with 685 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf. We've got a long stretch of small, weak surf and iffy winds ahead, but there are a couple of glimmers on the horizon if you're willing to be patient. Let's break down this dry spell.
The next week is a write-off. Honestly, from this Sunday the 9th through to the 16th, we are looking at waist-high slop at best. Sunday afternoon is barely a ripple, with a weak 0.3ft SW swell and a cross-on breeze. Monday the 10th offers a tiny bump of 3ft but it's from the west and short-period, just not worth suiting up for. The energy is weak, too – we're talking low double digits, like 9 or 82 on the combined swell energy scale. It’s a bunch of closeouts and chop.
We do see a pulse of energy mid-week, on the 12th and 13th, with the swell pushing up to 5ft on the 12th and 5ft on the 13th from the WSW. The combined energy climbs into the 300s and 400s, which sounds better, but the wind is all wrong, coming cross-on from the south. It's going to be a bumpy, messy 5ft. Not worth the paddle. That's for the experts only, anyway. The conditions just aren't there. Friday through the weekend, the 14th to the 16th, drops right back off, with swell shrinking to under 3ft. A clean, glassy morning on Sunday the 16th with some clear skies? Yeah, but there's only 1ft of swell. It's a paddle, not a surf.
The following week brings a little more hope, but still nothing to get overly excited about. The 17th is looking marginal, with 4ft Monday morning and a cross-onshore breeze, but it's not clean. The standouts of this whole period are on Tuesday the 18th and Monday the 24th.
Tuesday the 18th, we've got 5ft of WNW groundswell with a 337 combined energy reading, and crucially, light SW winds that are going glassy first thing in the morning. That’s our best chance for a proper surf. It’s still a bit on the bigger side, so maybe not for the groms, but the conditions should be way better than anything else we've seen.
Then on Monday the 24th, we get another pulse of energy, with 4ft of W swell and a 300 combined energy reading. The winds are looking favourable again, with a clean, cross-off breeze from the NNW in the afternoon. That's another session worth circling on the calendar.
The break to focus on is Inch Reefs. It's a proper point break, fairly consistent, and exposed to the SW swell. For those that don't know, it's an advanced wave, and with the size we're expecting on the 18th, it could be a classic. The water is running a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, a good 64° with a 3° anomaly, so the wettie might be a bit more comfortable.
So, there you have it. A lot of flatness and crud to wade through. The first week is a write-off, and the surf doesn't really kick in until Tuesday the 18th. Get your patience sorted, because that morning glass is going to be worth the wait. It might be a bit of a diamond in the rough, and a little ways out, so don’t book the time off work just yet. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
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6 | 127 | 82 | 55 | 26 | 48 | 198 | 318 | 313 | 365 | 511 | 416 | 336 | 270 | 165 | 84 | 142 | 66 | 45 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:10AM2.92m | 3:34PM3.16m | 4:10AM3.16m | 4:28PM3.42m | 5:01AM3.37m | 5:15PM3.63m | 5:47AM3.52m | 5:59PM3.75m | 6:30AM3.57m | 6:41PM3.77m | 7:10AM3.54m | 7:21PM3.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:49PM0.68m | 9:14AM0.69m | 9:49PM0.39m | 10:10AM0.48m | 10:41PM0.13m | 10:57AM0.29m | 11:26PM-0.06m | 11:41AM0.17m | 00:09AM-0.15m | 12:22PM0.13m | 00:49AM-0.13m | 1:02PM0.17m | 1:27AM-0.01m | |||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 16 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 10 | N 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | NNW 8 |
56 | 160 | 112 | 98 | 127 | 92 | 198 | 318 | 313 | 365 | 511 | 416 | 336 | 270 | 165 | 84 | 142 | 66 | 45 | 125 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | W 12 | N 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 11 | W 11 | SW 8 | N 10 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 |
3 | 127 | 82 | 55 | 54 | 34 | 41 | 23 | 5 | 72 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 45 | 2 | 17 | 25 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | W 7 | WSW 12 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 12 | N 8 | — | N 7 | N 7 | S 14 | S 11 | WSW 10 | SW 13 | N 9 | N 9 | WSW 7 |
6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 48 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 4 | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 5 | NNW 8 | — |
336 | — | — | — | 6 | 25 | 76 | 42 | 29 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 24 | 81 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 566 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 14 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 27 | 248 | 37 | 110 | 3 | 98 | 635 | 98 |
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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.











