Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
16.6°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 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, W swell with 1,421 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) 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 3.5m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 13th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 15th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 15th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Inch Reefs. It’s a bit of a strange stretch ahead – there’s some serious size early, but a lot of it is going to be too much for this spot, and then we hit a long, flat spell. Hang tight, the start has the juice, but we’ve got to wait it out after that.

We kick things off on Thursday the 10th. Yeah, there’s waves, but it’s a bit of a cruel joke. The swell is pushing 10ft from the WSW with a 10-second period, and the energy is strong at 1532. The wind is onshore SW at 9 mph, so while the tide and wind might be favorable in theory, this break just can’t handle that much water. It’s too big, plain and simple. The afternoon backs down to 8ft but it’s still marginal. Don’t get burned.

Friday the 11th is smaller, around 6ft in the morning, but the period drops to 8 seconds and the wind is still on it. It’s a bit of a mess, and the afternoon just goes flat and poor. Not worth the paddle.

Saturday the 12th – same story as the start. Another pulse, 10ft WSW swell in the morning with a solid 1463 energy reading. Wind is light cross-on from the SSW. Again, it’s just too much for Inch Reefs. This is a spot that wants a certain size, and this ain’t it. The afternoon eases to 8ft, but it’s still question mark territory.

Now, here’s the real standout of the whole run. Sunday the 13th, early morning. The swell has dropped to a clean 5ft from the WSW, with a nice 9-second period. But the kicker is the wind: it’s dead calm, glassy, zero. That’s the window. Expect good, clean surf. It’s a true moment of clarity in a week of chaos. The water is sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but nothing crazy.

After that, the wheels fall off. The rest of the first week is a mix of onshore slop and bump. Monday the 14th gets chopped up with building wind, and Tuesday the 15th has some size but the cross-shore wind turns it into a mess, then it goes flat. From Wednesday the 16th through to Tuesday the 22nd, there’s nothing doing. A long, flat spell. It just goes quiet. There’s a tiny blip of 2ft on Thursday the 17th, but it’s not worth getting out of bed for. We’re looking at nearly a week with no surf on offer.

Late on Wednesday the 23rd, there’s a bit of a pulse of windswell – 7ft on Wednesday afternoon with a short 6-second period. It’s got some energy, 349, but the wind is still on it, so it’s going to be a poor, lumpy mess. Same for Thursday, which looks flat, and Friday the 25th brings a little 5ft bump, but it’s short period and crossed up.

So, bottom line: if you’re keen, you have to nail that Sunday morning window on the 13th. It’s the only clean, surfable day in the whole period. The rest is either too big, too messy, or just plain flat. It’s a frustrating forecast, but that’s how it goes sometimes. This spot is fairly consistent when the conditions align, but this stretch will test your patience.

Stay stoked.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue night).

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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1117
646
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Wind (km/h)
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5
WSW
15
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20
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15
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15
WNW
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High Tide
4:58PM3.63m
5:27AM3.54m
5:38PM3.72m
6:04AM3.59m
6:15PM3.70m
6:39AM3.56m
6:52PM3.59m
7:14AM3.44m
7:27PM3.40m
7:47AM3.26m
8:03PM3.15m
8:22AM3.04m
8:41PM2.88m
Low Tide
10:43AM0.28m
11:08PM-0.06m
11:21AM0.15m
11:45PM-0.12m
11:58AM0.10m
00:20AM-0.08m
12:34PM0.14m
00:54AM0.06m
1:09PM0.25m
1:27AM0.27m
1:43PM0.43m
2:00AM0.53m
2:20PM0.66m
2:36AM0.81m
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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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