Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
17.9°C
1.9° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, W swell with 332 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 24th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 24th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Inch Reefs.

Right now, things are flat to tiny. The first few days of the outlook are a write-off—Saturday the 22nd through Monday the 24th only offer ankle-snappers around 0.7ft to 1ft with basically no energy (26 to 81). The water is sitting at 64°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Not that it matters much with these conditions.

Tuesday the 25th morning wakes up a bit. A 4ft swell from the west with a short period of 9 seconds rolls in, and the wave energy jumps to 218 (moderate). The wind is light and offshore, making things clean. It’s surfable but not a standout.

On Thursday the 27th morning we get the first proper moment. Light offshore wind from NE, a 4ft W/NW swell with a 10-second period, and combined energy of 261. This is a clean, workable window. The break handles SW swell best, and this is close. A worthy window for the advanced crew, and the crowds can show up “sometimes”, so keep an eye out.

After that, things get ugly. A long stretch of poor conditions sets in from Friday the 28th all the way through to the end of the outlook. There is a significant jump in swell size on September 2nd and 3rd—hitting 6ft up to 12ft—but the wind is consistently cross-to-onshore and strong, up to 22 mph. The wave energy climbs into the thousands (668 up to 3103), but the quality is shot. That kind of power with chunky, windy conditions would be more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers. For experts only, and even then, not clean.

The standout in the whole 16-day stretch is Thursday morning, August 27th at Inch Reefs: clean, waist-to-chest high west-northwest swell, light offshore wind, moderate energy. If you’re chasing something, that’s the one to pencil in.

Beyond that, the second week holds bigger numbers but rougher conditions. No true clean windows to recommend.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
22
Sunday
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Monday
24
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Period (s)
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
SW
15
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SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
WSW
9
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
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14
1.3
W
10
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WNW
10
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SSW
8
0.3
SSW
7
0.2
S
7
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7
0.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
55
56
49
51
16
20
18
332
196
122
80
55
43
265
245
20
11
4
4
1
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
15
N
5
ENE
5
ESE
10
NW
10
E
10
E
10
ESE
10
E
10
ESE
15
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10
SSE
10
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10
ENE
10
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5
NE
15
NW
30
NNW
20
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20
NW
15
W
Wind State
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cross-off
off
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High Tide
1:11PM2.39m
2:02AM2.33m
2:29PM2.51m
3:08AM2.50m
3:24PM2.71m
3:54AM2.70m
4:05PM2.94m
4:32AM2.90m
4:41PM3.16m
5:06AM3.09m
5:14PM3.34m
5:38AM3.24m
5:46PM3.46m
Low Tide
7:47PM1.25m
8:14AM1.27m
8:54PM1.08m
9:11AM1.09m
9:41PM0.86m
9:52AM0.89m
10:19PM0.64m
10:28AM0.70m
10:52PM0.43m
11:00AM0.53m
11:23PM0.25m
11:31AM0.39m
11:53PM0.13m
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8:50
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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14
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18
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18
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14
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14
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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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