Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
17.9° C
2.5° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 19s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, W swell with 86 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 19s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 13th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 19s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 13th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 19s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 19th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 11s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a pretty quiet start. The first few days are looking like a real struggle with barely any swell to speak of. We’re talking tiny waves, mostly under 1 foot, and not much energy behind them. The combined wave energy is down around 10 to 28 (weak), so honestly, don’t even bother paddling out until things pick up.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday, July 14th. We start seeing a little bump in swell, with the morning offering 2 feet from the west. The combined energy climbs to 128 (moderate), and we’ve got light offshore winds from the NE. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s surfable. That afternoon, the wind goes cross-off from the east, still light, and the swell holds at 2 feet from the west. It’s a start.

Tuesday, July 15th, is worth a mention. The morning is glassy with a slight breeze from the southeast, and the swell is a tiny 1 foot but with a long period of 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and at Inch Reefs, that long period will wrap in nicely. The energy is still low at 68 (weak), but the conditions are clean. The afternoon stays glassy with a risk of thunderstorms, but the swell holds at 1 foot, periods still at 16 seconds. For a point break like this, it’s a sneaky window for a few clean waves.

The stand-out window in this whole outlook is actually the later part of the first week and into the second. The morning of Thursday, July 24th, the swell jumps to 4 feet from the WNW with a period of 8 seconds, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore from the NW at 22 mph. That’s messy. The combined energy is 193 (moderate), but the wind is going to chop it up.

Now, the real standout is Saturday, July 26th. The swell builds to 8 feet from the WSW, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 613 (strong). That’s the biggest swell of the window. But – and it’s a big but – the wind is onshore from the WSW at 9 mph. That’s going to be lumpy and messy. For a point break exposed to the SW, this is a lot of water moving. At 8 feet, this is expert territory only. The afternoon is even bigger at 8 feet (energy 705) with onshore winds. This is a powerful, chunky swell, and with the wind against it, it’s going to be a battle. Honestly, for a beach or point break, this much swell with onshore wind makes it look more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfers.

Sunday, July 27th, still has 6 feet from the WSW but with onshore winds. It’s dropping. The last day of the forecast, Monday, July 28th, sees the swell drop to 4 feet from the west, with the morning wind being light cross-onshore. The afternoon of the 28th is glassy with a light breeze from the NNW, making it the cleanest option of the late period, but the swell is only 4 feet with a period of 8 seconds. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

The water temperature is 64°, which is a notable 5° warmer than normal for this time of year. You’ll be fine in a shorty.

So, the best on offer? Your only real standout is the morning of Saturday, July 26th, for the big swell. It’s for experts only, and the wind will be messy, but the size is undeniable. The most user-friendly, cleanest window is the glassy morning of Tuesday, July 15th, for a few long-period runners. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
3:40PM3.20m
4:14AM3.21m
4:36PM3.41m
5:09AM3.37m
5:27PM3.58m
6:01AM3.48m
6:16PM3.69m
6:49AM3.51m
7:03PM3.71m
7:36AM3.46m
7:48PM3.63m
8:21AM3.35m
8:33PM3.47m
Low Tide
9:52PM0.38m
10:15AM0.41m
10:47PM0.16m
11:07AM0.28m
11:38PM-0.01m
11:55AM0.21m
00:26AM-0.09m
12:42PM0.20m
1:12AM-0.08m
1:27PM0.27m
1:58AM0.03m
2:12PM0.40m
2:42AM0.22m
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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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