Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 06 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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WSW swell with 490 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with SSW 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 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

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 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 10s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 12th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, let’s get into it. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for our patch.

Honestly, the outlook for the next 16 days is a bit of a tough one. We’ve got a real mixed bag of conditions, and the magic window is going to be hard to find. The main issue is that the wind is often from the wrong quarter, messing up what could be some decent pulses of swell.

Let’s start with what we’ve got. The standout in the lineup is Inch Reefs. This is an exposed point break, advanced only, and it’s fairly consistent. The optimum swell direction for it is from the SW, and we do see some of that in the forecast.

The water temperature is reading at 64°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a nice little bonus if you’re going in without a thick suit.

We kick off the period with a long, flat run. From Thursday the 6th right through the weekend, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing. Tiny swell, poor conditions, and cross/onshore winds. Not worth paddling for. The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday morning, August 10th. We’ve got a small 4 ft swell from the W, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is weak (146), but the real kicker is the wind: it’s glassy. That’s a major positive. The catch? The wave comment says it’s “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not going to be pretty, but it’ll be the cleanest thing we’ve seen in days. After that, it gets messy again.

We see a steady increase in swell size through the middle of the month, but the wind is almost always on it. By Wednesday, August 12th, we get a 5 ft swell from the SW with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (386). But the wind is a cross-onshore from the SSE, and the conditions are described as poor. Frustrating.

The biggest swells of the whole period hit the end of the second week. On Wednesday, August 19th, we’re looking at a 10 ft W swell with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is massive (2101). That’s a serious amount of water moving. But the wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the WSW at 12 mph, making it choppy and lumpy. For a point break, that’s going to be a messy, powerful beast. Only for the experts. As the swell drops to 8 ft on the 20th, the wind is still cross-onshore (1084 energy). It’s a classic case of the swell and wind not lining up.

The conditions are so consistently poor that for most of the period, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The wind is often strong enough and cross-onshore, which is great for them, but terrible for a clean wave face.

So, to sum it up: The one standout is that glassy Monday morning, August 10th, at Inch Reefs. It’s small, but it’s your only chance for a clean, uncrowded (sometimes) session in the near term. The big swells in the second week are powerful but blown out. Keep your eyes on the forecasts, because right now, it’s a waiting game. A blank run like this isn’t totally abnormal for the area, but it usually doesn’t stay this poor for long.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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High Tide
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
5:01AM3.37m
5:15PM3.63m
Low Tide
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
10:57AM0.29m
11:26PM-0.06m
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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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