Inch Strand surf break

Inch Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 14 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
10.2° 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 Wednesday (Apr 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 11s. 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 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 15th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 15th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 16th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
2
0
0
0
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0
0
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0
1
2
1
0
1
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.2
SW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
3.5
SW
5.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
SW
3
WSW
3
WSW
3.5
W
1.9
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.3
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.7
W
2.2
W
1.8
W
Period(s) (?)109912121115141311111111101010109151312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)276141216197919133465129487014416924572061237231537345123132201362291607911
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSW
25
SSW
35
SSW
25
SW
20
SSW
15
SSE
25
S
20
SSW
30
SSW
20
W
20
NW
15
NW
5
NE
5
ENE
10
NNW
5
NE
5
ESE
5
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
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High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
Sunrise-6:46--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:33-
Sunset--8:35--8:36--8:37--8:39--8:42--8:43--8:45
light rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
Rain (mm)
2142122--43-----------
Temp. °C1013121211101011101112121010109111191313
Feels °C (?)6101095247765665678871111
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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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