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Inch Reefs surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 17 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.0° 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 Tuesday (May 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 12s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 19th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 19th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 20th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | S 15 | SSE 4 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | |
4019 | 3892 | 2147 | 4 | 20 | 255 | 547 | 870 | 5261 | 3263 | 2155 | 1395 | 1126 | 1195 | 1274 | 1009 | 712 | 555 | 437 | 336 | 238 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | |
High Tide | 5:50PM3.63m | 6:16AM3.56m | 6:37PM3.61m | 7:07AM3.47m | 7:27PM3.51m | 8:01AM3.30m | 8:20PM3.36m | 8:59AM3.10m | 9:18PM3.18m | 10:02AM2.91m | 10:21PM3.02m | 11:11AM2.78m | 11:29PM2.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:29AM0.04m | 11:54PM-0.01m | 12:15PM0.10m | 00:42AM0.01m | 1:03PM0.24m | 1:33AM0.13m | 1:54PM0.44m | 2:29AM0.30m | 2:50PM0.66m | 3:31AM0.50m | 3:54PM0.87m | 4:42AM0.65m | 5:08PM1.00m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:38 |
3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 8 | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 13 | W 13 | — | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
 kJ | — | — | 2147 | 1051 | 551 | 122 | 55 | 123 | — | 3263 | 2155 | 1395 | 1126 | 1195 | 1274 | 1009 | 712 | 555 | 437 | 336 | 238 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 12 | S 15 | N 9 | W 15 | N 9 | W 16 | — | — | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | SW 13 | N 8 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 134 | — | — | 10 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 28 | 5 | 18 | 30 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 12 | S 14 | N 9 | S 14 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NNW 9 | SW 16 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 20 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | — | — | SSE 4 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4019 | 3892 | — | — | 20 | 255 | 547 | 870 | 5261 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 398 | 355 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 391 | 243 | 377 | 409 | 406 | 308 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
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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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