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Inch Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
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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
14.7° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Inch Strand surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 14s period, W swell with 19,631 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period with WSW swell.
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 (May 30) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inch Strand in the next 16 days are 7.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 30th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 30th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 23ft (7.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Strand over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 10 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | |
474 | 378 | 1735 | 1657 | 1307 | 1372 | 1085 | 853 | 543 | 590 | 1441 | 1033 | 749 | 1557 | 1871 | 2844 | 18256 | 18256 | 15521 | 7635 | 3035 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | |
High Tide | 4:26PM3.09m | 4:46AM3.03m | 5:02PM3.14m | 5:23AM3.06m | 5:37PM3.15m | 6:00AM3.05m | 6:13PM3.14m | 6:37AM3.01m | 6:50PM3.11m | 7:15AM2.93m | 7:28PM3.05m | 7:55AM2.84m | 8:07PM2.97m | 8:36AM2.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:30PM0.56m | 10:44AM0.57m | 11:06PM0.50m | 11:19AM0.56m | 11:41PM0.47m | 11:54AM0.58m | 00:17AM0.49m | 12:30PM0.63m | 00:54AM0.54m | 1:05PM0.71m | 1:33AM0.62m | 1:42PM0.80m | 2:13AM0.71m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | |
— | 9:45 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | 9:53 | |
— | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 11 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | W 9 | N 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 12 |
474 | 378 | 1735 | 1657 | 1307 | 1372 | 1085 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 18 | 17 | 749 | 5 | 25 | 25 | 22 | — | 42 | 20 | 3035 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | W 16 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 |
37 | 32 | 115 | 148 | 107 | 116 | 54 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 17 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | — | NW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 7 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 |
94 | 102 | — | 3 | 13 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 26 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | — | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 10 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | — |
— | 9 | 28 | — | — | — | — | 853 | 543 | 590 | 1441 | 1033 | — | 1557 | 1871 | 2844 | 18256 | 18256 | 15521 | 7635 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 245 | 5 | 5 | 184 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 5 | 94 | 254 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 481 | 779 | 572 | 431 | 13 | 177 | 184 |
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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.












