Inch Strand surf break

Inch Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 26 Dec 2025 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
10.0° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 27) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Strand in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 28) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 27th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 3rd Jan)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 3rd Jan)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Strand over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Sun afternoon, min 1°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu morning, min 1°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Fri
02
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
W
1
W
0.6
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.9
W
0.9
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.7
W
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
Period(s) (?)111013121615141312121514131212111114131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1911362222621852752322191461373713334272391808961200239271240
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
E
10
E
5
E
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
NE
5
E
10
E
10
E
10
ENE
10
NE
5
NNE
5
SW
15
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
10
WNW
20
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffglassoncrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:01PM
2.79
9:12AM
2.90
9:57PM
2.76
10:12AM
2.83
11:00PM
2.77
11:20AM
2.81
12:07AM
2.84
12:33PM
2.86
1:13AM
2.98
1:43PM
3.00
2:15AM
3.15
2:46PM
3.17
3:11AM
3.34
3:43PM
3.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:47AM
0.92
3:24PM
0.71
3:49AM
0.99
4:28PM
0.75
5:01AM
0.98
5:38PM
0.75
6:16AM
0.88
6:49PM
0.69
7:26AM
0.69
7:53PM
0.56
8:27AM
0.47
8:50PM
0.43
9:22AM
0.25
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Fri
02
Sunrise-8:48--8:48--8:48--8:48--8:48--8:48--8:48-
Sunset--4:32--4:34--4:34--4:35--4:36--4:37--4:38
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clear
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part cloud
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C3245566234576348999910
Feels °C (?)0-201233-1-1113202555566
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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 12 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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