Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
16.8°C
1.4° 

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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with 1,557 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 10th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 10th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 12th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. It’s a bit of a weird stretch ahead for Inch Reefs. We’ve got some serious juice coming through, but a lot of it is just going to be too much for this break. You gotta pick your moments.

The first few days are pretty much a write-off. Wednesday afternoon has some swell but it’s short-period and lumpy, and the wind is straight onshore. Not worth paddling out for that mess. The swell kicks up proper on Thursday morning with a solid 10ft of west-southwest groundswell with a 10-second period, but that’s just too big for this spot. It’s going to be a washing machine. The energy reading is through the roof (1532), but it’s not your friend. The afternoon drops a bit but it's still too big, and the “marginal” call is pretty generous.

Friday morning is where things start to look interesting. We’ve got clean 6ft west swell, 8-second period, and the wind is totally glassy. That’s a window of opportunity. The energy is moderate (481), but the conditions are going to make it feel better than the numbers. This is your first real chance for a decent session. The afternoon gets smaller and onshore, so don’t sleep in. Saturday is another no-go with 10ft again, too big. Same story Sunday and Monday, it’s just messy with cross-onshore winds and the swell is either too small, too weak, or coming from the wrong direction.

Tuesday afternoon the 15th cleans up with a cross-offshore breeze and 8ft of west-northwest swell at 11 seconds. That’s got some push. Energy is strong (1250). It’s a bit on the bigger side, but for an advanced surfer, this could be a proper session. The period is long enough to have some shape, and it’s a point break so it should handle it better than a beachie. This is a standout, just remember it’s for the experienced crew.

Then it just dies. The 16th and 17th are flat and weak. The swell disappears and there’s nothing to ride. It’s a proper dead spell. The 18th has a little pulse back, but it’s short-period and onshore, so it’s poor. Then the 19th rolls around and the forecast is huge, 13ft of west-northwest swell! Energy is massive (3120). But look, that’s way, way too big for this break. No one should be out there. That’s not surfing, that’s survival.

After that, it drops back to nothing for a few days. The 21st stays small, but the 22nd has a really nice window. Tuesday morning, the 22nd, we get a clean 6ft west swell with a cross-offshore breeze. Light wind, clean conditions. Energy is moderate (600). This looks like another good one. The afternoon goes glassy with a similar 5ft swell. This is probably the pick of the run for the everyday surfer. Two clean sessions in a row.

The last couple of days in the forecast get a bit messier. The 23rd has a bigger 8ft west swell with an 11-second period, but there’s a cross-shore wind that will put some texture on it. It could be alright, but it’s not as clean as the 22nd. The 24th just looks average. So, the take-home here: mark your calendar for Friday morning the 11th, and then really keep an eye on the 22nd. Those are your best bets for clean, manageable waves. The bigger days on the 19th are for someone with a lot more courage than me.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, calm by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
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Thursday
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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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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
202
341
1532
1117
646
481
161
624
1557
1202
518
321
211
137
171
373
732
652
1245
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Wind (km/h)
20
SW
25
S
10
SW
15
SW
10
W
5
WSW
15
SSW
25
S
15
SW
15
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10
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15
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15
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15
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10
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20
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25
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High Tide
4:14PM3.44m
4:46AM3.40m
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
Low Tide
10:28PM0.10m
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
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Temp °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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