Inch Strand surf break

Inch Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 19 Mar 2026 IST
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Inch Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Inch Strand sea temperature is
9.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inch Strand this week:

The surf forecast for Inch Strand over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Strand in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.0m 17s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 20th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 26th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 27th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun night, strong winds from the WNW by Wed morning).

Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thu
26
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
WNW
0.8
W
0.7
W
1.1
W
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.3
S
1
W
0.9
W
0.4
SSW
0.7
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
2.4
WNW
3
W
0.2
SSW
5.5
WNW
3
W
2.2
W
1.6
W
3
WNW
Period(s) (?)111010129991212101212111210111614131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)0131983502524173092353214340429114871853110342316577502274
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
5
ESE
5
NW
5
SE
5
ESE
5
W
10
SSW
5
WSW
20
N
10
ENE
5
SSE
15
SSW
15
S
20
SSW
30
WNW
30
WNW
35
WNW
35
WNW
30
NW
10
W
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglassglassoncross-
on
oncross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:11AM
3.71
5:36PM
3.63
5:49AM
3.69
6:13PM
3.59
6:30AM
3.57
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:56PM
0.09
11:16AM
-0.13
11:32PM
0.04
11:53AM
-0.08
12:10AM
0.08
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
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thu
26
Sunrise-6:43--6:41--6:39--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:28-
Sunset--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:57--6:59--7:00--7:01
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--------------1------
Temp. °C121214912139987910911108988910
Feels °C (?)91012691067315666310-1067
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Information about the Inch Strand Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Inch Strand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Inch Strand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Inch Strand 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 Strand) 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 Strand 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 Strand, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Fenit which is 20 km (12 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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