Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
18.6° C
2.9° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, W swell with 82 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 20th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 20th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 20th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it's a pretty flat and quiet picture for Inch Reefs for a while. We've got a long stretch of small, weak swell with fairly ordinary conditions. The first real standout doesn't appear until the tail end of the period, so we're looking at a lot of waiting around. The water is sitting at 66° which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it won't be a cold wait.

The first few days are a write-off. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th have tiny waves, nothing worth paddling out for. Monday the 20th sees a small bump to 2ft from the west, but it's just not happening. The combined energy is only 97, so it's barely a ripple. That's the story through Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday – all small, all weak, with the odd bit of offshore wind but nothing to ride.

Then we get a bit of a tease on Saturday the 26th. The swell jumps to 8ft from the WNW, with a combined energy of 790. That's a solid pulse of moderate energy. But the wind is cross-on, and the quality is poor. It's a messy, choppy affair. The following Monday the 27th sees a similar 7ft swell, but again, cross-on wind spoils it. For a point break like Inch Reefs, that cross-onshore wind is a buzzkill.

Now, the one to keep your eye on is Thursday the 30th of July. That's a proper standout. We've got an 8ft swell from the WNW with a combined energy of 939, jumping to 1064 in the afternoon. That's a lot of power. The wind is light and cross-off in the morning, and only light cross-on in the afternoon. For a spot that's exposed to SW swell, this WNW direction is a bit off, but the size and energy are undeniable. This is serious, heavy swell – over 8ft, so it's for experts only. The period is short at 8-9 seconds, so it'll be a bit of a lumpy, powerful close-out on the reef, not a long-period groundswell. It's a heavy, powerful, and potentially dangerous day. That's the only true standout in the whole 16 days, but it's a real one.

After that, we drop right back down. A bit of a pulse on Sunday the 2nd of August, with 6ft from the west and a combined energy of 460, but the wind is onshore or cross-on, so it's marginal at best.

So, for the real, solid, powerful stuff, it's all about Thursday the 30th of July. Get on it if you're an expert and can handle a heavy, short-period swell. The rest of the run is a case of checking the forecast and hoping for a change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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SSW
12
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W
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9
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8
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WNW
11
0.6
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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4
13
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82
80
48
46
44
27
25
25
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27
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:33PM3.47m
9:07AM3.18m
9:19PM3.23m
9:53AM2.99m
10:07PM2.97m
10:42AM2.80m
11:00PM2.73m
11:36AM2.64m
00:02AM2.54m
12:39PM2.54m
1:14AM2.45m
1:48PM2.54m
2:26AM2.47m
Low Tide
2:42AM0.22m
2:57PM0.58m
3:28AM0.46m
3:46PM0.78m
4:16AM0.71m
4:40PM0.97m
5:10AM0.94m
5:45PM1.11m
6:15AM1.11m
7:00PM1.17m
7:28AM1.17m
8:12PM1.12m
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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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