Inch Strand surf break

Inch Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 17 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
10.3° 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 Saturday (Apr 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 18th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 18th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 17th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
!
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
W
3
W
1.9
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.7
W
1.1
W
1.2
W
1.3
W
0.6
W
1.4
WNW
0.1
SW
0.7
WNW
0.4
WNW
1.1
SE
0.6
S
0.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)121110109101010101412121114131211471010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)425428422205157062732623515190439437513850700038129326
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
30
WSW
25
W
15
NNW
15
NNW
5
E
5
ESE
5
E
10
ESE
15
E
20
ESE
15
E
25
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
10
E
15
E
20
E
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscrossglasscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:30PM
3.63
5:46AM
3.68
6:10PM
3.68
6:30AM
3.66
6:52PM
3.63
7:15AM
3.53
7:37PM
3.48
8:05AM
3.31
8:27PM
3.28
9:02AM
3.05
9:25PM
3.05
10:10AM
2.80
10:35PM
2.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:11AM
-0.07
11:30PM
0.03
11:50AM
-0.10
12:10AM
-0.03
12:31PM
-0.02
12:53AM
0.02
1:14PM
0.15
1:39AM
0.17
2:01PM
0.41
2:31AM
0.39
2:54PM
0.70
3:35AM
0.64
4:02PM
0.97
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Sunrise6:39--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:28--6:26--
Sunset-8:39--8:42--8:43--8:45--8:46--8:47--8:50-
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
2121-----------------
Temp. °C1111910108111391214911111013139141511
Feels °C (?)453556811778544466510108
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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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