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Inch Reefs surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 02 Jun 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
14.6° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Inch Reefs surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 12s period, W swell with 10,343 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s 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 Friday (Jun 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 6.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 6th Jun) | 20ft (6.0m) 12s |
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 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, strong winds from the WNW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu night, fresh winds from the ESE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 12 | S 8 | W 11 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | |
958 | 978 | 716 | 1922 | 2848 | 4337 | 5742 | 7134 | 4362 | 1807 | 1315 | 503 | 5399 | 9157 | 1616 | 979 | 834 | 692 | 625 | 432 | 588 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | |
High Tide | 6:37AM3.01m | 6:50PM3.11m | 7:15AM2.93m | 7:28PM3.05m | 7:55AM2.84m | 8:07PM2.97m | 8:36AM2.74m | 8:49PM2.89m | 9:22AM2.66m | 9:34PM2.81m | 10:13AM2.61m | 10:25PM2.75m | 11:09AM2.61m | 11:22PM2.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:30PM0.63m | 00:54AM0.54m | 1:05PM0.71m | 1:33AM0.62m | 1:42PM0.80m | 2:13AM0.71m | 2:22PM0.90m | 2:56AM0.80m | 3:06PM1.00m | 3:44AM0.86m | 3:58PM1.08m | 4:39AM0.88m | 4:59PM1.11m | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:57 |
1 | — | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 18 | 14 | 1 | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | W 16 | WSW 11 | NW 7 | SSW 16 | — | W 12 | — | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WNW 11 | — | — | NW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — |
 kJ | 17 | 21 | 716 | 21 | 25 | — | 5742 | — | 4362 | 1807 | 1315 | 359 | — | — | 1224 | 979 | 834 | 692 | 145 | 103 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | SSW 13 | W 13 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 11 | W 10 | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 17 | 513 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | 338 | 371 | 250 | — | — | — | 481 | 262 | 253 | 6 | 5 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | N 8 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | SW 12 | NNW 7 | SW 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | 5 | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | 6 | 18 | 6 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | SSW 4 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 11 | — | W 12 | — | — | S 4 | S 8 | W 11 | W 12 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | SW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 958 | 978 | 11 | 1922 | 2848 | 4337 | — | 7134 | — | — | 31 | 503 | 5399 | 9157 | 1616 | — | — | — | 625 | 432 | 588 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 139 | 357 | 7 | 243 | 400 | 541 | 262 | 697 | 139 | 11 | 14 | 177 | 94 | 178 | 11 | 381 | 398 | 15 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
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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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