Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
18.4° C
2.3° 

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 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, WNW swell with 660 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) 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 3.5m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 18th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break it down for Inch Reefs. It’s a bit of a slow start, then a few moments of clean, tiny surf, and then a couple of massive swells that might be more than this spot can handle.

Right now, the water is 65°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – about 4° above normal, so you’ll be fine in a shorty or even a spring suit.

The forecast kicks off with a stretch of small, weak, and messy surf. From Monday the 17th through the end of the week, it’s mostly tiny waves, often under 3 feet, with poor conditions. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore for most of it, and the combined swell energy is low. By Thursday afternoon, the wind turns cross-offshore from the north, cleaning things up, but the swell is still tiny – 1 to 2 feet, with short periods around 8 to 10 seconds. It’s clean, but barely surfable.

Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd see a slight improvement. The swell stays small – around 1 feet – but the period stretches out to 14-15 seconds, which is a nice long-period groundswell. The wind is light, offshore, and conditions are clean. But the energy is still low, so it’s not going to be a standout. It’s a window for a longboard if you’re patient.

Monday the 24th is similar – tiny, clean, low energy.

Then things get interesting on Tuesday the 25th. The morning brings a big jump: 10 feet of swell from the WSW with a 10-second period. The combined energy hits 1632 – that’s strong wave energy. The wind is light and cross-onshore, but the forecast says the swell is too big for this break. At 10 feet, this is expert territory, and Inch Reefs is a point break that might not handle that size well. The afternoon drops to 7 feet, still powerful, but the wind is onshore and the conditions are questionable.

Wednesday the 26th drops right back down to small, messy surf.

But hold on – Thursday the 27th morning shows 4 feet from the SW with a short 7-second period, clean cross-off wind, and moderate energy. Then the afternoon goes huge again: 10 feet from the west, 8-second period, clean conditions, and 1134 energy. Again, too big. Friday the 28th morning is even bigger: 12 feet from the west, 10-second period, 2407 energy – very strong wave energy. The wind is onshore but the note says the tide and wind are favorable, but the swell is too big. This is expert-only, and even then, Inch Reefs might not be the place.

The rest of the run into September is a mix of smaller, choppy, or onshore conditions, with a couple of moderate swells but poor wind.

If I had to call out a true standout, it’s hard. The biggest swells are just too big. The best bet for a decent, clean wave would be early on Sunday the 23rd morning – 1 feet from the SW, 14-second period, light offshore north wind, clean conditions. It’s small, but it’s the best quality on offer. The combined energy is only 79, so it’s weak, but the long period and clean face make it surfable.

Overall, there’s a long gap of poor surf from the start until the 23rd, then a few days of clean but tiny waves, then a couple of huge swells that are too big. The second week is a bit of a write-off for quality. Keep an eye on things, but don’t expect much.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the W by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu morning, light winds from the NE by Sat night).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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0.2
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17
0.3
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17
0.2
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16
0.2
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16
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16
0.2
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WNW
9
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9
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SW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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128
217
395
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374
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56
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53
Wind (km/h)
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20
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20
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WNW
30
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25
NNW
25
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15
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High Tide
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
1:11PM2.39m
2:02AM2.33m
2:29PM2.51m
3:08AM2.50m
Low Tide
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
6:48AM1.35m
7:47PM1.25m
8:14AM1.27m
8:54PM1.08m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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