Inch Strand surf break

Inch Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 27 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
8.9° 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 (Feb 28) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m 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 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 13s period and expected on Monday (Mar 02) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 28th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 28th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 2nd Mar)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
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4
4
2
3
3
4
3
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
WNW
3
W
3
W
3
WSW
3
WSW
4.5
WSW
3.5
W
3
W
4
WSW
3.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.2
W
1.5
W
1
W
2.3
W
2.1
W
1.9
WSW
1.2
WSW
3
WNW
3
WNW
Period(s) (?)121614131211111211121212121114131212101414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)29794527365728442602456930352768364332212947228213655143831712124896428137710
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNW
15
WNW
15
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
20
S
40
S
10
WSW
15
SW
15
NNW
20
NNE
10
NE
10
NE
5
E
10
ESE
25
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
25
WNW
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:03AM
2.94
2:43PM
2.96
2:59AM
3.21
3:33PM
3.20
3:45AM
3.45
4:15PM
3.38
4:25AM
3.61
4:53PM
3.49
5:03AM
3.67
5:28PM
3.52
5:38AM
3.64
6:01PM
3.48
6:11AM
3.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:46PM
0.93
8:24AM
0.61
8:44PM
0.70
9:14AM
0.33
9:30PM
0.47
9:57AM
0.12
10:10PM
0.30
10:34AM
-0.02
10:46PM
0.20
11:09AM
-0.06
11:21PM
0.17
11:42AM
-0.01
11:54PM
0.21
Fri
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Sunrise--7:28--7:26--7:24--7:22--7:20--7:18--7:15
Sunset6:14--6:15--6:17--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--
cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
cloud
Rain (mm)
--211112156-1-------4211-
Temp. °C976911111289987971114101111108
Feels °C (?)332777345523548978993
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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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