Inch Strand surf break

Inch Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 05 Mar 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
9.1° 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 Friday (Mar 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 6th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 6th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 7th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu morning, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Mon night).

Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
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1
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0
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1
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
WSW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
3
W
3.5
W
4.5
W
4
W
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WNW
1.2
SW
0.9
SW
1
WSW
1.5
WSW
2.1
W
4.5
WSW
4.5
W
4
W
4
WNW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)12131312131314141312141110109101213121412
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)288024602308251847797208612948223474298231916019238784752336917421762971912
Wind
(km/h)
35
NNW
35
NNW
10
NW
10
S
15
SSW
15
S
15
S
25
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
WSW
15
NNW
10
NW
15
SW
30
SSW
25
S
15
S
25
WNW
20
W
20
SW
35
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrossoncrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:01PM
3.48
6:11AM
3.53
6:33PM
3.37
6:44AM
3.35
7:04PM
3.20
7:18AM
3.11
7:36PM
2.99
7:53AM
2.85
8:12PM
2.76
8:34AM
2.59
8:56PM
2.53
9:29AM
2.35
10:03PM
2.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:42AM
-0.01
11:54PM
0.21
12:13PM
0.12
12:27AM
0.32
12:45PM
0.32
12:59AM
0.49
1:16PM
0.56
1:33AM
0.70
1:49PM
0.82
2:11AM
0.94
2:28PM
1.09
3:00AM
1.18
3:24PM
1.33
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Sunrise7:18--7:15--7:13--7:11--7:09--7:05--7:03--
Sunset-6:24--6:27--6:29--6:30--6:31--6:34--6:36-
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
mod rain
Rain (mm)
31--------54--1011631-6
Temp. °C67789911119109789810108999
Feels °C (?)-2-21345554563441571333
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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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