Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
18.5° C
2.4° 

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 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, WNW swell with 376 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 18th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at what the next couple of weeks have in store for us. To be brutally honest, the charts are looking pretty grim for a long stretch. There’s a massive gap of poor-quality surf starting now, running right through until the end of August. We’re talking nine or ten days of flat, messy, or just plain unappealing conditions. The only bright spot is a solid run of fun waves that’s set to arrive right at the tail end of the forecast.

So, for the first week and a half, don’t bother paddling out. We’ve got tiny, weak swell and dirty wind. The only half-decent day in that stretch is Saturday, August 22nd, with a tiny 1 ft SW groundswell (period 15 seconds) wrapping in. The wind is clean, but the energy is barely there (71) – the waves will be surfable but nothing to write home about. Sunday the 23rd continues this theme with a bit more energy (100) but still small 1 ft SW, and Monday the 24th is a rinse and repeat with clean, small 1 ft waves. These days are just placeholders to keep the board waxed.

Now, let's talk about the real action. The standout session of the whole outlook is shaping up for Friday, August 28th. Inch Reefs is going to wake up. The morning is looking absolutely prime with a clean 6 ft SW swell. The combined energy jumps to a solid 562, and here’s the kicker: we've got glassy conditions. E wind at a mere 3 mph. This is the one to circle on the calendar – a proper groundswell for the reef, clean, and the period at 9 seconds means it'll have some push without being too straight. It might get a little busy as word gets out, but for an advanced spot like this, it's worth the crowd.

The afternoon of the 28th and Saturday the 29th morning are still very good. The swell drops to 5 ft and 5 ft SW, but it’s still clean with offshore cross-off breezes. Combine that energy (370 and 469), and you’ve got a couple of really fun follow-up sessions. Just be aware that by Saturday afternoon, the wind goes cross-shore and the waves lose their shape pretty quickly.

For the beginners out there, even the best day is a 6 ft swell on an advanced reef break – that's definitely expert territory.

As for the water temperature, it's sitting at a balmy 65°F on the 15th of August, which is a solid 4°F warmer than usual. You’ll be comfortable, maybe even in a spring suit.

That’s the long and short of it. A whole lotta nothing, then one killer day. Keep an eye on that Friday the 28th. Stoked.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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15
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
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WSW
15
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High Tide
7:21PM3.67m
7:49AM3.43m
8:01PM3.48m
8:27AM3.25m
8:40PM3.22m
9:06AM3.03m
9:22PM2.93m
9:48AM2.80m
10:09PM2.65m
10:37AM2.58m
11:09PM2.42m
11:44AM2.42m
00:32AM2.29m
Low Tide
1:02PM0.17m
1:27AM-0.01m
1:41PM0.29m
2:05AM0.20m
2:20PM0.48m
2:42AM0.47m
3:00PM0.70m
3:22AM0.76m
3:45PM0.94m
4:08AM1.04m
4:43PM1.16m
5:13AM1.26m
6:10PM1.29m
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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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