Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
18.0° 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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, WNW swell with 672 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 15th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 15th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 18th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, ol’ mate Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s comin’ down the track for Inch Reefs.

Right off the bat, the next week and a bit are gonna be a real struggle. We’ve got a long, dry spell of poor conditions stretchin’ from Tuesday the 11th right through ‘til Sunday the 23rd of August. That’s nearly two weeks of small, messy, or just plain uncooperative surf. The wind’s mostly cross-on or just cross, the swell’s weak and short period, and the wave energy hovers down around the 11 to 322 mark – just not worth paddlin’ out for.

There’s a flicker of hope on Friday the 14th afternoon, where the wind turns cross-off and clean, but the swell’s still only 5 ft from the W with a short 8 second period and moderate energy (251). It’s a marginal call at best, and I’d be waitin’ for something better.

The first real standout – and I mean the *only* one that’s got me talkin’ – hits Monday the 24th of August. That morning we’re lookin’ at a solid 8 ft swell out of the west, and the wind’s blowin’ offshore from the NNE – that’s prime, clean, glassy lines. The combined energy jumps to a strong 894, so there’s proper push behind it. Inch Reefs is a point, exposed to SW swell, and this W direction is in the wheelhouse. It’s an advanced break, and at 8 ft, it’s gonna be too meaty for beginners, but for the crew who know what they’re doin’, this is the session of the month. It’s fairly consistent here, though crowds can pop up sometimes, and with a setup this good, you’d better get in early.

Then Tuesday the 26th of August morning pushes even bigger – 10 ft from the west, cross-off wind, clean as a whistle, and the energy’s a massive 1534. But here’s the kicker: the forecast reckons it’s too big for this break. That’s expert territory only, and even then, it might just be a washing machine. I’d call it a spectacle more than a session, unless you’ve got balls of steel and a gun under your arm.

Water temp’s runnin’ 64°F with a anomaly of 3°F, so it’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you won’t be needing a full winter suit, which is nice.

So, to sum it up: if you want waves, you’re waitin’ ‘til Monday the 24th. That’s your day. Big swell, clean wind, and a point break set up for a proper session. The two weeks before that? Honestly, you’re better off waxing your board and watching the horizon than paddling out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
4:28PM3.42m
5:01AM3.37m
5:15PM3.63m
5:47AM3.52m
5:59PM3.75m
6:30AM3.57m
6:41PM3.77m
7:10AM3.54m
7:21PM3.67m
7:49AM3.43m
8:01PM3.48m
8:27AM3.25m
8:40PM3.22m
Low Tide
10:41PM0.13m
10:57AM0.29m
11:26PM-0.06m
11:41AM0.17m
00:09AM-0.15m
12:22PM0.13m
00:49AM-0.13m
1:02PM0.17m
1:27AM-0.01m
1:41PM0.29m
2:05AM0.20m
2:20PM0.48m
2:42AM0.47m
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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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