Inch Strand surf break

Inch Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 12 Feb 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
8.8° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)


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 (Feb 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Strand in the next 12 days are 8.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Feb 13) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 14th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 15th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 16th Feb)28ft (8.5m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat night, min 3°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Thu night, calm by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon afternoon, min 3°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the W on Mon morning, light winds from the ENE by Mon night).

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
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Rating
(10 max)
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1
3
2
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1
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
WSW
2.2
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.8
WSW
3.5
WSW
4.5
W
4.5
W
6
W
7
W
8.5
W
5.5
W
3
W
2.2
W
1.1
SW
2.1
WSW
1.7
WSW
4
SSW
3.5
SW
4.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)13131313121211121213141514121214111191011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)502915141175104193394829755592628913566203133103610638262713244621043638218023105143
Wind
(km/h)
25
N
45
NNE
35
N
15
NE
10
SSE
40
SSE
25
W
20
SW
40
W
40
W
65
W
40
NW
15
NNE
15
ESE
25
ESE
55
SE
15
SE
10
SSE
10
S
10
WSW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossoncross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossoncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:47AM
2.51
2:24PM
2.51
2:41AM
2.73
3:10PM
2.72
3:22AM
2.97
3:48PM
2.94
3:58AM
3.21
4:23PM
3.14
4:32AM
3.40
4:56PM
3.30
5:05AM
3.55
5:29PM
3.42
5:38AM
3.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:11AM
1.09
8:27PM
1.07
8:57AM
0.85
9:08PM
0.86
9:34AM
0.61
9:44PM
0.65
10:08AM
0.38
10:17PM
0.47
10:40AM
0.19
10:49PM
0.33
11:12AM
0.05
11:22PM
0.23
11:44AM
-0.02
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
Sunrise-7:58--7:58--7:56--7:54--7:52--7:50--7:48-
Sunset--5:47--5:50--5:52--5:53--5:55--5:58--6:00
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heavy rain
rain showers
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cloud
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mod rain
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Rain (mm)
2----1135211---2256---
Temp. °C7665581110978975489991011
Feels °C (?)1-4-3-3-2-1620-2-602-1-4167788
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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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