Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
17.8°C
1.8° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, W swell with 1,083 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 1st Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Inch Reefs over the next couple of weeks.

It’s a bit of a slow start, honestly. For the rest of this week and into the weekend, the swell is tiny or the wind is messy. Not much to get excited about until Sunday the 30th. That morning, we’ve got a glassy 4ft swell from the WSW, period around 9 seconds. The combined swell energy is moderate (213) and with glassy conditions, that’ll be clean. It’s a point break, so that period will suit it well. Just keep in mind, this spot can see crowds sometimes, so don’t expect it to yourself.

Then things get a bit tricky. From Monday the 31st right through to Wednesday the 4th of September, it’s mostly poor with onshore winds and lumpy, choppy conditions. The swell actually gets serious – we’re seeing 7ft to 10ft – but the wind is just wrecking it. For the advanced crew, the afternoon of Thursday the 3rd of September has a 10ft WSW swell at 10 seconds, and the wind is light enough that it might be rideable, but the energy is very strong (1673) and it’s likely too big for many. This break is exposed to swell from the SW, which matches the direction, but honestly, the onshore wind will still mess with it. For the experts only, and even then, be wary of the size.

Now, here’s the standout. Friday the 4th of September is where you want to be. The morning brings a clean 5ft swell from the WSW, period 10 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the N. The combined energy is moderate-strong (534), but the wind is clean, the swell is a good size for Inch Reefs, and it’s consistent for an advanced point break. The direction matches up nicely with the optimum SW. This is the best on offer. The afternoon stays clean too, with a 5ft swell, but the morning session is the pick.

Saturday the 5th of September morning is still decent, with a 3ft clean swell, but it’s smaller.

After that, the second week looks rough. Sunday the 6th brings a 13ft SSE swell with a strong onshore wind, and the week after is all onshore winds and choppy, lumpy surf. There’s a massive 12ft swell on the 10th of September, but again, the wind is cross-onshore and it’s just too big for this break to handle well. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

So, bottom line: the only real window to get excited about is Sunday the 30th of August for a glassy, smaller session, and then make a plan for Friday the 4th of September morning for the best combination of size, direction, and clean wind. The rest is either flat or blown out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NW by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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High Tide
4:32AM2.90m
4:41PM3.16m
5:06AM3.09m
5:14PM3.34m
5:38AM3.24m
5:46PM3.46m
6:10AM3.35m
6:18PM3.53m
6:42AM3.40m
6:51PM3.52m
7:15AM3.39m
7:26PM3.45m
7:51AM3.31m
8:05PM3.30m
Low Tide
10:28AM0.70m
10:52PM0.43m
11:00AM0.53m
11:23PM0.25m
11:31AM0.39m
11:53PM0.13m
12:03PM0.30m
00:24AM0.07m
12:35PM0.26m
00:55AM0.08m
1:08PM0.28m
1:29AM0.17m
1:45PM0.37m
2:06AM0.33m
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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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