Inch Reefs Surf Break

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Issued: 12 pm 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
17.9° C

3.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, W swell with 1,854 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 1AM (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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 1AM. 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 2nd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 2nd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 2nd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
!
3
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WSW
10
2.2
WSW
7
3
W
10
2.5
W
10
1.9
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.4
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
10
2.2
WNW
10
1.9
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.4
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.2
W
9
1
W
8
1
W
10
1
W
9
0.9
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
471
522
1849
1233
711
541
426
492
394
391
253
825
669
464
313
258
210
133
183
153
125
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
WNW
5
NW
10
NNW
0
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
SW
10
SW
10
SW
15
SW
10
S
5
S
5
W
10
S
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:36PM3.19m
7:01AM3.01m
7:12PM3.20m
7:38AM2.98m
7:47PM3.17m
8:15AM2.94m
8:24PM3.11m
8:54AM2.89m
9:03PM3.03m
9:36AM2.84m
9:46PM2.94m
10:24AM2.80m
10:38PM2.85m
Low Tide
12:16PM0.61m
00:42AM0.46m
12:51PM0.62m
1:18AM0.47m
1:25PM0.65m
1:53AM0.49m
2:01PM0.71m
2:30AM0.54m
2:40PM0.78m
3:09AM0.60m
3:23PM0.86m
3:54AM0.67m
4:15PM0.93m
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:22
5:22
5:24
5:24
5:26
5:26
5:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:02
10:02
10:02
10:01
10:01
10:00
10:00
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
13
16
15
15
15
14
16
18
16
18
18
16
19
19
16
21
21
19
24
25
22
Feels °C
10
14
12
14
14
14
14
17
15
16
16
16
18
18
15
19
19
18
23
24
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WSW
10
3
W
10
2.5
W
10
1.9
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.4
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
10
1.4
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
10
1.9
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.4
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.2
W
9
1
W
8
1
W
10
1
W
9
0.9
W
9
Energy kJ
471
1849
1233
711
541
426
492
394
313
484
825
669
464
313
258
210
133
183
153
125
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
6
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
10
1.2
NW
8
0.8
NW
9
0.8
NW
9
0.7
NW
9
1.3
NW
10
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.4
NNW
7
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
14
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
9
0.2
N
8
Energy kJ
29
5
2
178
112
97
78
322
10
5
9
8
21
10
10
8
37
16
14
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
8
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
11
0.5
N
7
0.3
N
6
0.6
NW
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
15
0.1
S
13
0.1
N
12
0.3
N
11
0.1
SW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
17
4
2
27
7
89
5
10
6
8
3
3
21
8
19
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
3
2.2
WSW
7
0.4
SSW
3
1.5
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
10
Energy kJ
7
522
3
391
253
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
15
634
634
7
0
0
14
27
27
27
566
11
11
11
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
7
6
6
5
4
5
5
9
7
5
5
9
9
7
7
8
7
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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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