Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
17.6° C
1.6° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, SW swell with 546 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inch Reefs this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 12th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Inch Reefs over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, I’ll be honest with you – this is a tough stretch. The forecast is a real mixed bag of tiny waves, choppy onshores, and a lot of "poor surf conditions" scribbled in the logbook. There’s a clear gap of absolutely nothing worth getting wet for right through until the morning of the 12th of August. That’s a solid week of flat or messy dribble where your best bet is to wax the longboard and leave it on the car roof for good luck.

The first hint of something with a bit of grunt shows up on the morning of Wednesday the 12th. The swell is pushing 6 ft from the WSW, but the period is a short 10 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit lumpy. The combined energy is moderate (557), but the wind is a cross-shore from the SSE, which puts a bit of a chop on the face. The call is "marginal surf" – it’s rideable for the keen, but it’s not going to be a standout. The afternoon gets worse with a stronger onshore.

The next morning, Thursday the 13th, lifts a bit. The swell is up to 7 ft from the west, with a 10-second period, and the wind is an onshore breeze from the WSW. The energy is strong (783) but the onshore wind means it’s going to be a bumpy, roping mess. This is solidly advanced territory – too big for beginners and not clean enough for the average punter. The afternoon is similar but a touch smaller. It’s a "marginal" call again.

After that, things drop away again. The 15th through the 16th see a bit of swell and some clean cross-off winds on the 16th, but the swell is short-period and the energy is moderate. The 16th afternoon has a 8 ft swell from the SSW with a fresh cross-shore wind – that’s a lot of bumpy, lumpy water for experts only. Not much to write home about.

The real outlier in the long-range is the morning of the 20th of August. The swell is 8 ft from the WNW, with a 9-second period and a light cross-shore breeze from the SE. The energy is very strong (822) and the wind is light, so it could be a clean, powerful day. The direction is a bit off the optimum SW, but for a beach and reef setup like Inch Reefs, that west-northwest energy should wrap in nicely. The call is "marginal," but it’s the best-looking window in the whole forecast. Keep an eye on it, but don’t bank on it a week out.

Water temp is sitting at 64°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need the thickest rubber.

Bottom line: There’s nothing worth paddling out for until the 12th of August, and even then it’s a game of deciding if the hassle is worth it. The 20th of August has the most potential, but it’s a long way off. If you’re desperate, the 12th–13th is your only shot, and that’s for the experienced crew only.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed morning, light winds from the W by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
6
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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W
11
0.3
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.4
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10
0.4
W
9
0.4
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9
0.4
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9
1.4
SW
7
1.8
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8
1.1
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7
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0.3
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6
0.2
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6
0.2
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6
1.6
NW
9
0.2
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10
0.2
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9
0.5
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9
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12
1.7
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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31
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25
211
383
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30
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42
67
546
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
25
WNW
15
WNW
10
WSW
10
W
10
S
10
SSW
15
SW
10
S
15
S
10
SSW
5
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5
WSW
10
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10
SW
10
N
10
N
10
ENE
5
ESE
10
SSE
10
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High Tide
10:04PM2.89m
10:41AM2.80m
11:08PM2.73m
11:50AM2.72m
00:29AM2.66m
1:11PM2.74m
1:55AM2.73m
2:29PM2.91m
3:10AM2.92m
3:34PM3.16m
4:10AM3.16m
4:28PM3.42m
Low Tide
3:39PM0.79m
4:08AM0.74m
4:40PM0.92m
5:16AM0.90m
6:01PM0.99m
6:41AM0.97m
7:32PM0.91m
8:06AM0.89m
8:49PM0.68m
9:14AM0.69m
9:49PM0.39m
10:10AM0.48m
10:41PM0.13m
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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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