Inch Strand surf break

Inch Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 04 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
8.4° C
(Which is 1.7°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 Thursday (Feb 05) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Strand in the next 12 days are 6.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 11) 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 2.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Feb 09) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 5th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 21s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 5th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 20s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 11th Feb)20ft (6.0m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun night).

Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
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Rating
(10 max)
4
1
2
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4
4
4
4
3
3
3
1
2
2
5
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
WSW
1.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.6
W
2.1
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.7
WSW
2.2
SSW
1.6
WSW
5
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)13122319171615141313121211111092117161413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)15998728749328734347832701248320841359108073610851011555781216214536716542864079
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
25
ENE
15
NE
5
SE
5
ESE
5
ESE
10
ESE
5
ESE
5
NW
5
S
10
SE
15
SSE
20
ESE
20
E
10
E
0
SE
10
S
10
S
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglassglasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:31PM
3.44
6:41AM
3.57
7:08PM
3.31
7:18AM
3.37
7:45PM
3.13
7:55AM
3.12
8:21PM
2.93
8:35AM
2.85
9:02PM
2.71
9:20AM
2.59
9:51PM
2.51
10:20AM
2.37
11:00PM
2.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:11PM
-0.04
12:22AM
0.27
12:47PM
0.10
12:59AM
0.41
1:23PM
0.31
1:36AM
0.59
1:58PM
0.56
2:14AM
0.80
2:36PM
0.83
2:58AM
1.03
3:22PM
1.08
3:57AM
1.23
4:28PM
1.29
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Sunrise8:15--8:14--8:11--8:10--8:08--8:07--8:04--
Sunset-5:30--5:32--5:35--5:37--5:38--5:40--5:43-
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cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
---12---------2----32
Temp. °C99976710119910910119999101010
Feels °C (?)333125896888774577787
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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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