Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,248 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with WNW 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 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk shop about what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. It’s going to be a slow start, but there’s a bit of a buzz later on if you’ve got the patience.
For the next handful of days, you can practically forget about it. Right up until the 28th of August, it’s tiny or flat with a side of bad wind. Not worth paddling out for. That quiet stretch rolls right into the start of September, too. You’ll see a little bump in size on the 29th of August, but the wind is mostly onshore, so it’s a messy affair. The 1st of September shows some size, but again, the wind spoils it. It’s all a bit of a chore.
For the only spot we’ve got on the books, Inch Reefs, it’s a long, slow wait. The water is sitting about 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s the only highlight for now.
Now, look ahead to the 5th of September. The energy drops off a bit to a moderate level, and while the wind is cross-on, it’s just a light breeze. It might be small and a bit crumbly, but at least you’d be in the water. Not the best, but a start.
The real tease is the 9th and 10th of September. This is a long-range promise, so don’t bank on it, but it looks like a proper pulse. We’re talking serious groundswell energy over 3000, meaning very strong wave energy. It’s a W/SW swell with a period of 11 seconds. The catch? The swell height is forecast to be 10ft to 13ft. That’s too big for beginners and is strictly for the experienced crew. The wind on the 10th of September looks clean, with glassy conditions in the morning. For a reef like Inch Reefs, this size and period could set up some serious, heavy lines. If it all lines up, it’s the one session to aim for, but it’s a long way out and could change.
So, the first week is a dud, but the second week has a heavyweight contender on the horizon for those who know what they’re doing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | W 7 | SSW 8 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
41 | 38 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 110 | 546 | 355 | 388 | 313 | 1248 | 776 | 539 | 627 | 765 | 643 | 229 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | |||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 8:42 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 17 | 1 | — | 9 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 13 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 6 | W 7 | SSW 8 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | — | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 7 | SW 18 | SW 17 | NW 8 |
41 | 38 | 156 | 149 | 116 | 53 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 110 | 546 | 355 | 388 | 313 | — | 56 | 29 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 200 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 11 | N 4 | SW 12 | S 6 | NW 11 | NNW 9 | S 7 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 |
8 | 23 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 31 | 32 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 229 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 12 | S 6 | SW 12 | S 7 | S 7 | NNW 8 | N 6 | WNW 7 | — | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 |
10 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 4 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | ESE 2 | N 5 | NNW 6 | S 2 | — | NW 6 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | — |
— | 1 | — | 3 | 10 | 44 | 80 | 66 | 1 | 41 | 71 | 2 | — | 42 | 1248 | 776 | 539 | 627 | 765 | 643 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 382 | 110 | 27 | 14 | 352 | 283 | 7 | 14 | 394 | 788 | 139 | 381 | 381 | 11 | 626 | 7 |
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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.











