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Inch Strand surf break

Inch Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 17 Jan 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
8.9° C
 (Which is 1.4°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 Saturday (Jan 17) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Strand in the next 12 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 17th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 17th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 19th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon night, min 4°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the SSE by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Wed morning, light winds from the SSE by Wed night).

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
!
4
3
1
1
2
!
!
!
0
!
!
0
0
0
0
3
!
!
0
!
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
2.5
W
1.9
WNW
1.6
W
1.3
W
2.1
W
4.5
WNW
4
W
4
W
3.5
WNW
3.5
W
3
W
0.7
S
1
S
0.4
S
2.5
W
2.5
WSW
4
S
5.5
W
3.5
WSW
4.5
W
Period(s) (?)13121110101017161615141410101011138131314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)311619218625093209321165688688650624257103827104214281625196620601011740867678
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
10
N
5
SE
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
S
15
NW
5
NW
20
SE
35
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSW
45
SSE
15
S
5
SSE
30
W
15
S
30
ENE
20
NNE
50
SSE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscrossoncrossoffcross-
off		crossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:07PM
2.94
4:20AM
3.15
4:44PM
3.06
4:55AM
3.29
5:19PM
3.15
5:29AM
3.38
5:54PM
3.20
6:03AM
3.43
6:29PM
3.22
6:37AM
3.41
7:05PM
3.19
7:14AM
3.34
7:44PM
3.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:52AM
0.62
10:03PM
0.66
10:28AM
0.46
10:37PM
0.54
11:02AM
0.34
11:11PM
0.46
11:36AM
0.25
11:44PM
0.42
12:09PM
0.21
12:18AM
0.43
12:44PM
0.22
12:53AM
0.47
1:20PM
0.28
1:33AM
0.56
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise8:40--8:38--8:37--8:37--8:34--8:33--8:33--
Sunset-4:59--5:00--5:02--5:04--5:06--5:07--5:09-
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
----1122-47516121-3431
Temp. °C675777789978888887665
Feels °C (?)3424443501233331411-3-2
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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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