Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
17.1° C
1.2° 

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 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SW swell with 263 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 2nd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 2nd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 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 coming our way for the next couple of weeks.

It’s going to be a slow start, but there’s a decent little run of waves building into the second week. The first few days are pretty much a write-off, with tiny swell and poor conditions. We’re looking at a gap of about four days with no real surf on offer. Things start to get interesting from Sunday, August 2nd onward, with a modest pulse of southwest swell showing up.

The standout window looks to be from Sunday the 2nd into Monday the 3rd. The swell is still small, but the conditions are shaping up nicely. Sunday morning we’ve got glassy conditions at Inch Reefs with a 3ft southwest swell, 10-second period, and combined energy of (115). That’s a clean, weak groundswell that’s going to be super fun on the point. Sunday afternoon picks up a touch to 4ft from the southwest at 9 seconds, with a light cross-off breeze from the east, making for clean, rippable waves. The combined energy jumps to (241). This is the best of the first week.

Monday morning stays clean with a light offshore wind from the ENE and 3ft of short-period south-southwest swell (8 secs, 114 energy). It’s small but clean, and the point will be working. After that, we drop back into a long, flat spell of tiny, weak swell through the rest of the first week and into the second.

The next real highlight doesn’t appear until Tuesday, August 11th, when we get another glassy morning with 3ft of west swell, though the period is short at 7 seconds (91 energy). It’s nothing special, but it’s worth a look if you’re desperate. The real kicker comes on Wednesday, August 12th morning – glassy again, with 4ft from the west-northwest at 8 seconds (180 energy). That’s a bit more push.

But the best of the entire forecast is shaping up for Thursday, August 13th and Friday, August 14th. Thursday morning is glassy at Inch Reefs with a 5ft west swell, 9-second period, and combined energy of (461). That’s a solid, clean groundswell. Thursday afternoon gets a touch bigger at 6ft, but the wind goes cross-shore, so it’s not as clean. Friday, August 14th morning is the real gem: 6ft of west swell at 10 seconds, with a clean cross-off breeze from the north-northeast and combined energy of (705). That’s the biggest, cleanest, and most powerful swell of the whole run. It’s a bit much for beginners at over 5ft, but for the crew who know what they’re doing, that’s a proper session on the point. The long period (10 seconds) suggests the point will handle it well, and the offshore wind will keep it glassy.

Keep in mind, the longer-range stuff for August 13th and 14th is promising but less certain this far out. The near-term call for Sunday and Monday is solid.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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33
Wind (km/h)
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10
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High Tide
6:05AM3.10m
6:15PM3.33m
6:39AM3.16m
6:47PM3.38m
7:12AM3.19m
7:20PM3.37m
7:46AM3.18m
7:55PM3.31m
8:22AM3.13m
8:31PM3.20m
9:01AM3.04m
9:13PM3.06m
9:46AM2.93m
10:04PM2.89m
Low Tide
11:57AM0.51m
00:22AM0.30m
12:30PM0.46m
00:54AM0.25m
1:02PM0.46m
1:26AM0.26m
1:35PM0.49m
1:59AM0.31m
2:11PM0.56m
2:35AM0.41m
2:51PM0.66m
3:17AM0.56m
3:39PM0.79m
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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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