
Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 3,137 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with WSW 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 (Sep 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 3.5m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about the stretch ahead for Inch Reefs. It’s a point break, exposed to swell, and favors a south-west direction for the best lines. The water temp right now is pretty much where you'd expect for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.
We’re looking at a rough start, no two ways about it. The first few days are a write-off: Sunday the 6th through to Wednesday the 9th—just poor conditions. There’s a messy, cross-onshore wind and lumpy, weak energy. The combined swell energy is low, around (680) and then drops to zero, so don’t even bother paddling out. Thursday the 10th is still marginal, with a light cross-onshore wind and poor quality.
Now, Friday the 11th starts to show some life. The morning has a clean, cross-offshore wind from the NNW, and we’ve got a 5ft swell from the west. The energy is still moderate (314), and the period is short at 8 seconds, but the wind will make it rideable. The afternoon is smaller and cleaner too, but nothing to write home about.
The big news is Saturday the 12th. Morning brings a solid 10ft swell from the WSW, and the combined energy jumps to (1056)—that’s strong. The problem? The forecast says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. At that size, this is for experts only, and the period is short (8 seconds) so it could be a messy, powerful beast. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore, not ideal. The afternoon stays just as big (2010 energy) but with a moderate onshore wind. It’s a risky call, but if you’re a seasoned local, that morning window might offer some heavy, critical waves. I’d call Saturday 12th the standout, but only for the brave.
The following days are a mix. Sunday the 13th through to Tuesday the 16th are mostly poor or too big again. Wednesday the 16th has a 7ft swell but cross-onshore wind and weak energy. Thursday the 17th remains marginal with light wind.
Then we get a real treat. Friday the 18th morning: glassy conditions, a 8ft west swell with a 10-second period, and moderate energy (961). That’s clean, powerful, and the swell direction is aligned with the break’s optimum. This is a genuine standout session. Go early. The afternoon goes cross-shore, so it’s not as clean.
The final weekend (Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th) drops off again with onshore winds and small, weak swell. Monday the 21st is marginal with a light cross-shore wind. So don’t get your hopes up for the second week; Friday the 18th is your best bet by a long shot.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | W 9 | WNW 12 | SW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | S 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
680 | 1338 | 3137 | 1946 | 1412 | 1216 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 298 | 465 | 680 | 660 | 474 | 314 | 155 | 35 | 1056 | 2010 | 736 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:06PM2.70m | 1:58AM2.68m | 2:25PM2.91m | 3:08AM2.93m | 3:25PM3.19m | 4:01AM3.19m | 4:14PM3.44m | 4:46AM3.40m | 4:58PM3.63m | 5:27AM3.54m | 5:38PM3.72m | 6:04AM3.59m | 6:15PM3.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:37AM1.11m | 7:35PM0.91m | 8:07AM0.97m | 8:49PM0.64m | 9:11AM0.72m | 9:43PM0.34m | 10:00AM0.48m | 10:28PM0.10m | 10:43AM0.28m | 11:08PM-0.06m | 11:21AM0.15m | 11:45PM-0.12m | 11:58AM0.10m | 00:20AM-0.08m | |||||||
6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | 8:16 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | WSW 18 | WSW 14 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | SW 11 | — | WNW 9 | N 10 | N 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 8 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | W 9 |
24 | 61 | 3137 | 255 | 323 | — | — | 5 | — | 630 | 332 | 79 | 680 | 660 | 474 | 314 | 136 | 256 | 635 | 614 | 736 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | SSW 12 | NW 8 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | N 11 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 8 | N 7 | WSW 8 | NW 14 | — | — | NW 11 |
17 | 15 | 3 | — | 264 | — | — | — | — | 516 | 120 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 155 | 418 | — | — | 396 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | W 13 | W 12 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 7 | — | S 16 | SW 7 | — | — | — |
17 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 245 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 4 | — | 5 | 27 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | WSW 10 | — | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | W 9 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | — | W 8 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | — |
680 | 1338 | — | 1946 | 1412 | 1216 | 3033 | 3107 | 2262 | — | 298 | 465 | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | 1056 | 2010 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 554 | 549 | 139 | 11 | 377 | 139 | 139 | 635 | 483 | 11 | 243 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 381 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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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.










