Inch Strand surf break

Inch Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 26 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
9.8° 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 Friday (Mar 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period. 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 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 18s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 27th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 27th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 29th Mar)16ft (5.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thu
02
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Rating
(10 max)
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1
0
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1
0
0
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2
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
2.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
5.5
WNW
5.5
WNW
2.2
W
2.1
W
3.5
W
4.5
W
5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4
WNW
4
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
3
W
3.5
W
2
W
1.2
WSW
1.8
SSE
Period(s) (?)11111816141312111116151416141312111111116
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17821348126720016291207254950961217200000219625743213976337193
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
20
NW
35
WNW
35
WNW
30
NW
25
NW
15
SW
30
SW
25
WSW
15
WNW
10
W
10
W
10
SW
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
N
15
E
30
SE
35
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
onononononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:08PM
2.65
12:10PM
2.57
12:38AM
2.74
1:31PM
2.74
1:48AM
2.95
2:29PM
2.97
2:41AM
3.18
3:14PM
3.18
3:24AM
3.36
3:52PM
3.34
4:02AM
3.48
4:26PM
3.43
4:37AM
3.52
4:58PM
3.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:42AM
0.98
6:22PM
1.14
7:11AM
0.81
7:37PM
0.95
8:11AM
0.57
8:30PM
0.72
8:56AM
0.35
9:12PM
0.52
9:34AM
0.19
9:48PM
0.36
10:08AM
0.10
10:22PM
0.26
10:40AM
0.08
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thu
02
Sunrise-6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:15--6:13-
Sunset--7:04--7:05--7:07--7:08--7:10--7:12--7:14
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Rain (mm)
5--3---571-------1--1
Temp. °C1099789991111111211111091097910
Feels °C (?)740-1023367810986676323
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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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