Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
17.7°C
1.7° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WSW swell with 356 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 24th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 24th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s

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 on the cards for Inch Reefs over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week is a write-off. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat, weak, or just plain messy conditions. The first bit of hope doesn’t show up until Tuesday morning, the 25th of August, and even then it’s nothing to write home about. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need the thickest rubber.

The first real standout is that Tuesday morning session. We’ve got a small 4 ft swell rolling in from the west, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is a light easterly, keeping it cross-off and clean. The combined energy is moderate (214), so it’s not gonna be a world-beater, but for a point break like Inch Reefs, a clean, lined-up wave is a welcome sight. The swell direction is from the west, which is a bit off the optimum southwest, but with the light wind and clean conditions, it’s the best option we’ve got in the near term. Expect some crowds though, as it is a sometimes-crowded spot.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums. We get a bump of energy on the 30th and 31st of August, with swell heights around 4 ft to 5 ft and moderate energy (285 and 334), but the wind is either onshore or a messy cross-shore, making it a choppy, blown-out affair. That’s a no-go.

Now, the first week of September is where things get interesting, but it’s a double-edged sword. On the 1st of September (Tuesday afternoon), we see a 8 ft SSW swell with a short 7-second period. The wind is a fresh cross-shore, and the energy is strong (607). The conditions are lumpy, and with that short period, it’s going to be a bit of a washing machine. Not ideal for the paddle-out.

The real big stuff starts to show up on the 2nd of September. Wednesday morning has a 12 ft west swell, but it’s a write-off with a strong breeze (28 mph) creating a messy cross-chop. That afternoon, however, is a different story. The swell is still 12 ft from the WNW, but the wind swings to a fresh NNW breeze, giving us a cross-off and clean conditions. The energy is enormous (2062). This is a serious swell, only for the experts. It’s going to be big and powerful, and while the wind is favorable, the sheer size makes it a dangerous prospect for anyone but the most experienced.

The pattern continues into the 4th of September, with a 13 ft WSW swell on Friday. The morning has a moderate north wind, keeping it cross-off and clean. The energy is massive (2495). Again, this is expert territory. The wave quality will be there, but the size is the limiting factor.

We get a brief window of glassy conditions on the 5th of September (Saturday morning), but the swell is still a massive 13 ft from the west. The energy is off the charts (3876). It’s glassy, it’s clean, but it’s a beast. That afternoon, the swell drops off to nothing.

The 6th of September (Sunday) is a step down in size, with 7 ft and 6 ft west swells, but the wind is either cross-shore or cross-off, and the conditions are described as marginal. The energy is still strong (884 and 716), but it’s not the cleanest.

Then, on the 7th of September (Monday), we see the biggest swell of the entire forecast period. A 41 ft west swell with a 17-second period. The energy is astronomical (94277). This is a once-in-a-decade type event. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, creating a cross-chop. This is a survival session, not a surfing session. The period is so long that it’s going to be a very long wait between sets, and when they come, they’ll be freight trains. The “too big” flag is a massive understatement. It’s a definite no-go.

The 8th of September (Tuesday) is a bit of a comedown, with a 10 ft WSW swell, glassy conditions in the morning, and a long 11-second period. The energy is strong (1945). This is a much more manageable size for the experts, and the glassy conditions will make for some very clean, lined-up waves. The afternoon gets a bit of a cross-onshore wind, messing it up a bit.

So, the bottom line? For the next week, don’t bother. The real action is a long way out, from the 2nd of September onwards. The best bet for the experts is the morning of the 8th of September (Tuesday) – a 10 ft WSW swell, glassy, and a long period. It’s a promising call, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it. For everyone else, the 4 ft clean session on the 25th of August is your window. It’s small, but it’s surfable.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
28
Saturday
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Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
14
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
9
1
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
7
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
12
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S
7
0.2
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7
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7
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SW
11
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11
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7
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6
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SW
8
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WSW
8
1.2
W
10
1.2
W
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
332
196
150
61
41
39
14
6
9
5
5
5
5
14
3
60
116
279
240
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
5
ESE
10
E
10
E
10
E
5
ENE
15
NNW
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
ENE
10
WSW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
SE
10
SSW
15
SW
10
S
25
SW
25
WSW
30
WNW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
3:54AM2.70m
4:05PM2.94m
4:32AM2.90m
4:41PM3.16m
5:06AM3.09m
5:14PM3.34m
5:38AM3.24m
5:46PM3.46m
6:10AM3.35m
6:18PM3.53m
6:42AM3.40m
6:51PM3.52m
Low Tide
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
12:03PM0.30m
00:24AM0.07m
12:35PM0.26m
00:55AM0.08m
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Temp °C
21
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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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