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Inch Reefs surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 01 Apr 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
9.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Friday (Apr 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s 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 6.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 05) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 21ft (6.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat night, light winds from the SW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 1885 | 804 | 339 | 261 | 2810 | 4424 | 3377 | 1455 | 956 | 5228 | 1146 | 4676 | 665 | 951 | 1998 | 3997 | 30635 | 25706 | 26883 | 14181 | 5778 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 5:26PM 3.43 | 5:37AM 3.52 | 5:58PM 3.47 | 6:10AM 3.49 | 6:29PM 3.43 | 6:42AM 3.39 | 6:59PM 3.33 | 7:15AM 3.24 | 7:30PM 3.19 | 7:48AM 3.04 | 8:02PM 3.00 | 8:24AM 2.82 | 8:39PM 2.79 | 9:05AM 2.59 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:22PM 0.26 | 11:40AM 0.08 | 11:54PM 0.22 | 12:10PM 0.14 | 12:26AM 0.24 | 12:41PM 0.25 | 12:57AM 0.33 | 1:11PM 0.42 | 1:29AM 0.48 | 1:43PM 0.62 | 2:03AM 0.67 | 2:16PM 0.85 | 2:41AM 0.90 | ||||||||||
Wed 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | ||
| Sunset | 8:12 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 3 | 10 | 5 | 2 | - | 2 | - | 4 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | 3 | 9 | ||
| Temp. °C | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | -4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 | ||
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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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