Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
17.1° C
1.3° 

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 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with 474 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 5s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM. 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 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 31st Jul)4ft (1.2m) 5s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 31st Jul)4ft (1.2m) 5s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 28th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

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

To be honest, the opening stretch looks pretty grim. We’ve got a long dry spell of poor conditions stretching from now, all the way through the rest of July and into the first week of August. There’s next to no surf on offer and what little there is is messy.

The first real spike of interest pops up on Tuesday the 28th of July. We see some swell arriving from the west, pushing about 5ft on the morning with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (322). Problem is, the wind is onshore from the south-southwest, so it’s going to be choppy and poor. Not the kind of day to get excited about.

That theme continues for the next few days. The swell sticks around from the west, similar sizes around 3 to 5ft, but it’s all short-period stuff (7-8 seconds) and those onshore winds are spoiling it. By Thursday the 30th, the wind swings northwest and goes cross-shore, but the swell energy is still moderate (196) and it’s a messy cross-chop.

Friday the 31st of July afternoon is the first glimmer. The wind drops right off, going glassy with a northeast breeze, and the swell comes in at 4ft from the southwest, with a very short period of 5 seconds. The combined energy is weak (92). The conditions note it as glassy, so it’ll be clean, but the wave quality is called very ordinary. It’s surfable, but it’s one of those days you might paddle out just to get wet.

The real standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is Saturday the 8th of August. This one’s for the experienced crew only. The swell from the west jumps up to 8ft on the afternoon, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 1259, that’s strong, powerful stuff. Keep in mind, with 8ft surf, this is strictly for experts. The wind is moderate cross-shore from the west-northwest, which will bring some chop, but the power will be there. This is a proper groundswell candidate for the point, but just be aware that a period of 10 seconds isn’t super long, so the sets will be frequent and punchy. It’s called a marginal forecast due to questionable tide conditions, but if you’re an experienced local who knows the reef, this is your window.

After that, it drops right back off again into nothingness.

So, for the whole 16-day run, Saturday the 8th of August afternoon is the only true highlight for the big-wave chargers. Everything else is either flat or poor.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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SW
12
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16
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16
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11
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5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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11
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474
317
200
195
152
177
173
193
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82
21
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
25
WNW
20
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25
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15
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High Tide
3:26AM2.58m
3:44PM2.76m
4:14AM2.73m
4:28PM2.93m
4:54AM2.88m
5:06PM3.10m
5:31AM3.00m
5:41PM3.24m
6:05AM3.10m
6:15PM3.33m
6:39AM3.16m
6:47PM3.38m
Low Tide
9:10PM1.00m
9:27AM1.01m
9:58PM0.84m
10:11AM0.87m
10:38PM0.67m
10:49AM0.72m
11:15PM0.51m
11:24AM0.60m
11:49PM0.39m
11:57AM0.51m
00:22AM0.30m
12:30PM0.46m
00:54AM0.25m
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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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