Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with 921 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 (Aug 30) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks. We’re starting with a pretty flat spell, so don’t be in a rush to grab your board just yet. The first real chance of a wave doesn’t pop up until the 30th of August, so there’s a solid few days of nothing much to begin with.
The standout session looks like Thursday morning, the 10th of September, at Inch Reefs. We’ve got a 4ft swell rolling in from the west, with a period of 10 seconds, giving us a moderate wave energy of 475. The wind is light and offshore from the northeast, glassy conditions. Expect clean, well-shaped waves. It’s a point break that’s fairly consistent, and with those offshore winds, it’ll be worth the wait. Keep in mind that a longer period like this can mean longer lulls between sets but makes paddling out a bit easier.
Before that, Sunday morning the 30th of August is a bit of a dark horse. The swell is 5ft from the west-southwest, period of 9 seconds, and moderate energy at 308. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the southeast, so the surf should be clean. It’s not a massive standout, but it’s the first decent looking window after that dry start.
Things get a bit tricky through the first week of September. There’s a bump in size on the 2nd and 3rd, with swells up to 7ft and 8ft, but the wind is cross-onshore, making the surf messy and choppy. That’s one for the experts only, and even then, it’s not great. Then on the 5th and 6th, the swell gets up to 8ft with strong energy (over 1000), but the wind is fresh and cross-onshore, so it’s lumpy and not really worth paddling out for a traditional surf session. If you’ve got a kite, that might be more your scene.
Later on, the 9th of September shows a 5ft swell from the west with a period of 11 seconds, giving moderate energy (565), but the wind is cross-shore, so it’s a bit of a gamble. The 10th of September morning is the real gem, as I mentioned. The afternoon of the 10th, the swell jumps to 10ft from the southwest with an 8-second period and a massive energy of 1368, but that’s way too big for this break. The wind is offshore and clean, but it’s a big, powerful, short-period swell that’s only for the most experienced, and even then, it’s a risk.
Overall, the water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.
So, the pick is clear: Thursday morning, the 10th of September, at Inch Reefs. Set your alarm.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 6 | WNW 5 | SSW 7 | W 7 | SW 9 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 9 |
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6 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 9 | 24 | 238 | 384 | 367 | 307 | 311 | 529 | 383 | 333 | 334 | 127 | 130 | 120 | 485 | 909 | 783 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 8:30AM3.17m | 8:48PM3.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:25PM0.52m | 2:49AM0.55m | |||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | SW 9 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | N 7 | N 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 |
149 | 116 | 86 | 32 | 61 | 24 | 238 | 384 | 367 | 307 | 311 | 529 | 383 | 22 | 8 | 180 | 149 | 153 | 14 | 909 | 783 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | NNE 4 | NNW 11 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | NNW 8 | N 7 | NNW 7 | N 6 | SSW 7 | NNW 7 | — | NW 8 | W 8 | NW 10 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | N 8 | SW 15 |
6 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 29 | 47 | — | 9 | 127 | 50 | 25 | 9 | 12 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SW 12 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 | S 6 | W 11 | — | NW 7 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | N 6 | SW 17 | S 11 | SW 20 | SW 15 | N 8 |
1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 2 | — | 12 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 15 | 37 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | N 4 | — | WNW 5 | — | NNE 5 | N 4 | NNW 5 | — | SE 3 | — | N 5 | — | WSW 9 | W 9 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | — | — |
17 | 6 | — | 25 | — | 8 | 22 | 47 | — | 1 | — | 47 | — | 333 | 334 | — | 130 | 120 | 485 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 17 | 32 | 110 | 14 | 352 | 139 | 282 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 98 | 15 | 243 | 243 | 638 | 565 | 14 | 7 | 549 | 11 |
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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.











