Inch Reefs surf break

Inch Reefs surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 02 May 2026 IST
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Inch Reefs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
12.0° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period. 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 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 9th May)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 9th May)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 9th May)3ft (0.9m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
1
NW
8
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.9
NW
8
0.1
SW
9
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.2
W
15
0.5
W
13
0.7
W
12
0.9
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
10
5
4
8
8
4
3
7
7
0
3
6
6
0
3
3
3
17
87
151
221
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
NW
5
N
15
N
20
N
15
NNE
15
N
15
N
10
NNW
5
N
10
NNE
10
NNW
10
NNE
15
N
5
E
5
SE
5
W
10
SE
20
SSE
20
S
10
ESE
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
6:00PM3.30m
6:18AM3.21m
6:32PM3.23m
6:52AM3.10m
7:05PM3.13m
7:28AM2.96m
7:41PM2.99m
8:07AM2.79m
8:21PM2.84m
8:50AM2.62m
9:07PM2.70m
9:43AM2.47m
10:02PM2.59m
Low Tide
11:41AM0.35m
00:00AM0.35m
12:13PM0.43m
00:33AM0.41m
12:46PM0.55m
1:08AM0.52m
1:20PM0.70m
1:44AM0.67m
1:56PM0.86m
2:25AM0.84m
2:37PM1.03m
3:14AM1.00m
3:27PM1.18m
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clear
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light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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cloud
cloud
part cloud
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6:09
6:07
6:05
6:03
6:01
5:58
5:58
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9:06
9:07
9:08
9:10
9:12
9:14
9:15
2
1
Temp °C
13
13
11
11
11
11
10
10
10
11
11
10
9
10
8
11
12
10
14
14
11
11
11
10
8
8
8
7
6
7
7
7
6
5
5
5
8
9
8
9
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
8
1
NW
8
1.3
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
1
NW
9
0.9
NW
8
0.9
N
10
0.8
N
10
0.8
N
10
0.7
N
10
0.6
N
9
0.7
W
12
0.9
W
12
Energy kJ
370
540
517
8
8
138
138
101
86
125
327
206
148
95
158
125
122
90
58
151
221
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.2
S
5
0.1
S
5
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.5
NW
10
0.1
N
10
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
10
0.5
N
7
0.7
NW
8
0.6
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.5
W
13
0.6
N
9
0.5
N
9
Energy kJ
10
2
1
4
3
7
7
53
2
12
8
26
64
35
18
11
87
57
40
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.2
N
7
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.5
N
11
0.1
SW
9
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.2
W
15
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.2
S
3
Energy kJ
10
5
4
4
3
6
6
57
3
3
3
17
17
15
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
5
2
NW
8
2
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
8
1.4
N
7
1.1
N
6
0.6
N
8
0.8
N
5
0.6
N
8
Energy kJ
5
465
464
266
187
88
44
28
42
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
7
18
41
98
118
98
98
394
198
7
17
87
7
18
14
14
14
14
14
14
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
6
6
5
4
7
6
7
6
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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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