Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
17.8°C
1.8° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, W swell with 1,694 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 29th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 29th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 4th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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 our little patch of coast.

Right now, we're in a pretty flat spell. The first solid movement we see is toward the end of the month, but honestly, it's not looking great for a while. From now until the 5th of September, it's a whole lot of small, messy, or just plain bad surf. There are a few pulses of energy, like a 6.6ft swell on Sunday the 30th of August (combined energy of 666 - moderate wave energy), but the wind is all wrong, blowing onshore or cross-onshore, so it's a write-off. The water temp is sitting pretty warm, 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

There's a glimmer of hope on Saturday the 5th of September. We finally get some cleaner conditions with a light offshore breeze. The swell is a bit mixy at Inch Reefs (point break), pushing 5.9ft from the WSW in the morning and 4.3ft in the afternoon. The combined energy is moderate (463 and 249). It's a fairly consistent spot, but it's exposed to the SW, so it'll be handling that energy. The winds will be light and cross-offshore, making for some clean lines. This could be a decent day for the more advanced crew out there, as the size is getting into the fun zone.

Now, the real standout in this 16-day window is Monday the 7th of September. Hold onto your boards, because the combined energy hits a massive 2871 – that's very strong wave energy. We're looking at a solid 9.8ft swell from the west. However, this is a major caveat: at Inch Reefs, that is too big, even for the experienced locals. The forecast even says it's predicted to be too big for this break. So Monday is a day to watch from the cliffs or find somewhere very sheltered.

The best bet, and I'd put my money on this, is Tuesday the 8th of September. The swell dips slightly to 6.9ft from the WSW, but the big change is the wind. We've got a light offshore breeze from the NE, forecast to produce "very good surf conditions." The combined energy is still strong at 860. This is the day to circle on the calendar. It'll be a powerful, clean groundswell with a 10-second period, offering good shape and enough push for the advanced surfers who know how to handle a point break. It's an exposed spot, so it'll be handling all that west-southwest energy beautifully with that glassy morning wind. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get in early.

After that, the swell starts to fade and the wind swings onshore again, turning things lumpy and choppy through the 9th and into the second week.

So, to wrap it up: a long quiet spell, a brief chance on Saturday the 5th, but the real standout is Tuesday the 8th of September at Inch Reefs. Get ready for that one.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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W
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Energy kJ
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3
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24
75
272
393
474
666
850
489
431
364
686
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51
104
753
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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NNW
10
W
10
WSW
15
ENE
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NNW
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NW
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SW
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High Tide
5:14PM3.34m
5:38AM3.24m
5:46PM3.46m
6:10AM3.35m
6:18PM3.53m
6:42AM3.40m
6:51PM3.52m
7:15AM3.39m
7:26PM3.45m
7:51AM3.31m
8:05PM3.30m
8:30AM3.17m
8:48PM3.10m
Low Tide
11:23PM0.25m
11:31AM0.39m
11:53PM0.13m
12:03PM0.30m
00:24AM0.07m
12:35PM0.26m
00:55AM0.08m
1:08PM0.28m
1:29AM0.17m
1:45PM0.37m
2:06AM0.33m
2:25PM0.52m
2:49AM0.55m
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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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