
Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SW swell with 1,566 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (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 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Inch Reefs over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first week is a real struggle. We’ve got a patch of next to nothing to start, with a few days of tiny, messy conditions. The first real pulse of swell shows up on Thursday the 10th, but it’s a beast – 10 feet of WSW swell, with a combined energy reading of 1465 (strong energy). That’s a serious amount of water, and for a spot like this, it’s just too big. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s a handful. The wind’s offshore, but the size is the problem.
The rest of that first week and into the second is a real mixed bag of onshore winds and lumpy, choppy conditions. There’s some swell around, like 7 feet on the 12th, but the wind’s on it, ruining the shape. You’ll be fighting a bumpy mess. The water temp is sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but you won’t be feeling it with that wind in your face.
Now, if you’ve got patience, the real shining light is a couple of weeks away. Monday the 21st of September is the standout. We’ve got a solid 6 feet of groundswell coming from the WSW, with a period of 11 seconds, and combined energy of 728 (moderate energy). But the real magic is the wind – it’s glassy. Glassy, mates. Both the morning and the afternoon are looking clean as a whistle. This is a point break that absolutely loves a clean SW swell, and it’s gonna be lined up and firing. Expect some proper long, workable waves, but keep in mind that with a longer period swell like this, it can get a bit straight at the take-off, so you’ll want to be on your game. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have a few others in the water, but for conditions this good, it’s worth it.
After that, the window closes again quickly. Tuesday the 22nd sees the wind swing back onshore, and the magic is gone. There’s a late pulse on the 23rd with a 6-foot, 13-second swell from the W, but the cross-onshore wind will keep it from being perfect. It’s a maybe, but not a guarantee.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off unless you’re a masochist. The one and only true standout is Monday the 21st of September. Mark it in your calendar, get your gear ready, and hope the long-range forecast holds. It’s a long way off, so keep your fingers crossed, but that’s the one to aim for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | W 9 | W 14 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SSW 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 11 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
5 | 544 | 4 | 65 | 244 | 1465 | 1149 | 613 | 262 | 181 | 121 | 725 | 813 | 516 | 254 | 172 | 184 | 170 | 935 | 928 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:01AM3.19m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:43PM0.34m | 10:00AM0.48m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | NNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 10 | WNW 8 | WSW 10 | N 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WSW 8 | N 12 | NNW 12 |
5 | 1234 | 443 | 335 | 74 | 1465 | 5 | 613 | 262 | 224 | 2187 | 1688 | 1645 | 1025 | 568 | 362 | 141 | 170 | 41 | 51 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | N 10 | WNW 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NW 8 | WSW 8 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | N 14 | NW 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
— | 544 | 459 | 181 | 74 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 160 | 181 | — | 8 | 8 | 516 | 254 | 172 | 36 | 64 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 10 | W 14 | NW 9 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | N 11 | N 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | N 12 | — | SW 12 |
— | 10 | 4 | 13 | 22 | — | — | — | — | 134 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 72 | — | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | — | — | SW 7 | SW 6 | — | WSW 10 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | W 11 | W 10 |
2794 | — | — | 65 | 244 | — | 1149 | — | — | — | 121 | 725 | 813 | — | — | — | 184 | — | 935 | 928 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 565 | 483 | 11 | 27 | 81 | 14 | 575 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 243 | 11 | 243 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 |
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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.










