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Inch Strand surf break

Inch Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 16 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 Friday (Jan 16) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Strand in the next 12 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Fri 16th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 15s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 16th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 15s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 19th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Tue night).

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
!
4
3
1
1
!
!
!
!
!
!
3
1
0
2
4
!
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5
W
5
W
4
W
3
W
2.5
W
1.9
W
1.6
W
1.3
W
3
WSW
3
WNW
4.5
W
4
W
3.5
WNW
3
W
2.5
W
2
W
1.7
W
2.2
S
2.5
W
3
W
2.3
W
Period(s) (?)1515141312111010917161616151413129151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10952993459293116178084650931412024592966672165676438428981400855749332634841793
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
5
SSW
0
SSE
5
N
10
NNE
5
ESE
10
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
25
NW
10
WSW
15
ESE
25
E
25
ESE
15
SE
35
SE
25
SSE
20
E
5
E
5
SSE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglassglasscross-
off		cross-
off		glasscrosscrosscross-
off		crossoncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:28PM
2.79
3:42AM
2.99
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:13AM
0.79
9:26PM
0.80
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
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise8:40--8:40--8:38--8:37--8:37--8:34--8:33--
Sunset-4:58--4:59--5:00--5:02--5:04--5:06--5:07-
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
21------771---1-21---
Temp. °C787775687676910910999109
Feels °C (?)465442343040344234786
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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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