Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
16.4°C
1.1° 

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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, W swell with 4,827 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 15s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 15th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 15th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 18th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty. Alright, let's have a look at what's on offer for Inch Reefs over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, it's a bit of a mixed bag with a long, quiet spell in the middle, but there are a couple of sessions that'll get the blood pumping.

The first real standout window kicks off on Sunday the 27th of September. The whole week before that looks like a write-off, with days of messy, choppy, blown-out conditions or tiny swells. You're looking at a solid gap of nearly two weeks of poor surf before we get to the good stuff.

That Sunday morning (27th September) is where it's at. We've got a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the WSW, and the real beauty is the wind: light cross-offshore from the North at just 6 mph. That's gonna keep the face of the waves clean as a whistle. The wave energy is pumping at 1630 (strong to very strong), so there's plenty of power. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, which is fine. Now, 8ft is pushing into expert territory, and for a point break like Inch Reefs, that long-period groundswell (10 seconds) will really line up and offer some proper walls. The swell direction is coming from the WSW, which is bang on the optimum direction of SW for this spot. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so you might have to share, but for that quality, it's worth it. This is the pick of the forecast.

The Sunday afternoon (27th) sees the swell bumping up a touch more to 10ft from the WSW with that long 11-second period and even more energy (1720). The wind stays light cross-offshore from the NNE at 6 mph. However, that 10ft is getting really big for this break, maybe too big even for experts. It's a fine line, but the morning is the safer bet.

Then, Monday morning (28th September) offers a final little window. The swell drops back to a more manageable 4ft from the WSW, with a period of 8 seconds. The big plus here is that the wind goes glassy – dead calm, offshore from the ESE at just 3 mph. That'll make for some silky smooth, clean conditions. The wave energy is moderate (233). This is a great option if the Sunday is too big, offering clean, fun-sized waves for the crew on a longboard or a fish.

The long-range stuff on the 23rd of September is a tease – another 10ft WSW swell with a 10-second period and huge energy (1913), but with a cross-shore wind that might make it a bit lumpy. The size and wind combo make it a more promising option for the kite crew than for paddle surfing that day. The rest of the period is pretty much a no-go with onshore winds or tiny, weak swell.

So, to sum it up: endure the drought, then be on it for Sunday the 27th of September morning for the best chance at some powerful, clean waves.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

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High Tide
6:39AM3.56m
6:52PM3.59m
7:14AM3.44m
7:27PM3.40m
7:47AM3.26m
8:03PM3.15m
8:22AM3.04m
8:41PM2.88m
9:00AM2.79m
9:25PM2.60m
9:47AM2.56m
10:24PM2.36m
10:55AM2.37m
11:51PM2.22m
Low Tide
12:34PM0.14m
00:54AM0.06m
1:09PM0.25m
1:27AM0.27m
1:43PM0.43m
2:00AM0.53m
2:20PM0.66m
2:36AM0.81m
3:00PM0.91m
3:17AM1.09m
3:52PM1.16m
4:17AM1.33m
5:19PM1.33m
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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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