Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
17.9°C
1.9° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with 410 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period with SW 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 (Aug 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore 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 24) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 24th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 24th 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 coming our way.

Honestly, the next week and a half is looking pretty grim. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak waves and messy wind. The only real window of hope comes in the second week, but it’s a long way off.

We start off with a bit of life on Saturday the 22nd. Inch Reefs will see a tiny 1ft SW groundswell, with a period of 15 seconds, so you’ll be waiting for sets. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 64°F, about 3°F above average. The combined energy is weak (81). Wind is a light cross-off from the N at 9 mph, so it’s clean enough, but the waves are just too small to get excited about. Sunday morning the 23rd is glassy with the same 1ft SW swell, but again, it’s very ordinary.

The first real chance of something decent looks like Tuesday morning the 25th. We’ll see a jump to 4ft from the W with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy ticks up to moderate (214). It’s a little cross-off from the ESE at 6 mph, so the conditions should be clean. This is a standout for the forecast period, but it’s still very modest. Expect the crowd to be out there, as it’s a fairly consistent spot that gets crowded sometimes.

Then we slide back into the doldrums. Wednesday the 26th through Monday the 1st of September is mostly poor, with wind shifts and onshore slop ruining any small bumps. The swell drops to 1ft or less, and the wind is often cross or cross-on.

The next potential highlight is a bit of a gamble. Around Thursday the 4th of September, we see a 5ft W swell pushing through, but it’s got a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is strong (407). The wind is light cross from the WNW at 6 mph, so it could be clean, but the forecast is still a week away, so don’t book the time off just yet. This one’s a promising but uncertain call.

The rest of the run into the 6th of September looks like a write-off, with strong onshore winds and tiny, weak swell. The setup here is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing given the wind strength.

So, for the best bet, keep your eyes on Tuesday morning the 25th for the cleanest, most rideable waves, and maybe circle Thursday the 4th of September as a long-range possibility.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NW by Fri morning).

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SW
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0.4
SW
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SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.2
SSW
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SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
55
56
49
51
53
20
18
392
196
117
60
41
37
4
16
28
57
19
9
2
Wind (km/h)
15
N
10
ENE
5
ESE
10
NW
5
E
5
ESE
0
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10
E
10
ESE
5
ENE
10
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10
SE
20
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15
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NNW
30
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35
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High Tide
2:02AM2.33m
2:29PM2.51m
3:08AM2.50m
3:24PM2.71m
3:54AM2.70m
4:05PM2.94m
4:32AM2.90m
4:41PM3.16m
5:06AM3.09m
5:14PM3.34m
5:38AM3.24m
5:46PM3.46m
Low Tide
7:47PM1.25m
8:14AM1.27m
8:54PM1.08m
9:11AM1.09m
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
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Temp °C
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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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