Inch Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.12° N 9.96° W

Inch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 01 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Strand sea temperature is
16.2°C
1.9° 

Inch Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Inch Strand surf forecast from 2 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 2 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, W swell with 3,152 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 2 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period with W swell.

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 (Oct 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 2.5m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Strand in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 13s period and expected on Monday (Oct 05) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 2nd Oct)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 2nd Oct)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 2nd Oct)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
8:35PM3.08m
9:00AM3.02m
9:36PM2.82m
10:05AM2.80m
10:55PM2.62m
11:29AM2.69m
00:29AM2.58m
12:58PM2.75m
1:52AM2.73m
2:11PM2.95m
2:55AM2.97m
3:08PM3.19m
3:43AM3.20m
Low Tide
2:31AM0.60m
3:02PM0.66m
3:29AM0.89m
4:15PM0.89m
4:52AM1.11m
5:57PM0.96m
6:38AM1.13m
7:31PM0.81m
8:00AM0.96m
8:37PM0.57m
8:58AM0.72m
9:26PM0.33m
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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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