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Inch Reefs surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
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Inch Reefs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
10.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (Mar 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) 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 7.0m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 24th Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 29th Mar) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun morning, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 7°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed morning, light winds from the SW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 264 | 260 | 814 | 792 | 651 | 3344 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3668 | 2138 | 972 | 702 | 244 | 1495 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:53PM 3.46 | 7:14AM 3.36 | 7:38PM 3.24 | 8:05AM 3.08 | 8:31PM 2.99 | 9:09AM 2.79 | 9:39PM 2.76 | 10:33AM 2.58 | 11:08PM 2.65 | 12:10PM 2.57 | 12:38AM 2.74 | 1:31PM 2.74 | 1:48AM 2.95 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:31PM 0.07 | 12:51AM 0.22 | 1:13PM 0.32 | 1:38AM 0.44 | 2:02PM 0.63 | 2:35AM 0.70 | 3:04PM 0.95 | 3:54AM 0.94 | 4:35PM 1.16 | 5:42AM 0.98 | 6:22PM 1.14 | 7:11AM 0.81 | 7:37PM 0.95 | ||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:39 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:06 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 1 | -3 | -3 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
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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.











