Inch Strand surf break

Inch Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 11 Apr 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
10.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Strand in the next 16 days are 8.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 11th Apr)25ft (7.5m) 16s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 11th Apr)25ft (7.5m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 11th Apr)28ft (8.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat night, light winds from the SW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
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1
0
2
1
1
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0
0
0
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0
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0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
8
W
7
W
8.5
W
6
WNW
3.5
W
3
W
2.3
W
2
W
1.5
W
1.1
SW
1.6
SW
3
SW
3.5
WSW
3.5
SW
4.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.5
W
1.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)1614161413121110107911111113141312111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)326022109434273141124610224311978184141123902012254628097687764347692124862516419
Wind
(km/h)
40
SW
45
WSW
45
W
30
W
25
WSW
10
S
10
SSW
20
SW
10
ESE
10
SE
15
SSE
15
S
30
SSW
35
SSW
30
SW
20
SW
20
SW
15
S
30
SSW
40
SSW
35
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:52PM
2.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:01PM
1.37
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sunrise6:52--6:50--6:48--6:46--6:43--6:41--6:39--
Sunset-8:30--8:30--8:32--8:35--8:36--8:37--8:39-
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
25412----2326234--36-2
Temp. °C7889961010810111211109121211121210
Feels °C (?)-3-1-4233555798532778642
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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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