Inch Strand Surf Break

Inch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 52.12° N 9.96° W

Issued: 6 am 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Inch Strand sea temperature is
16.7° C

2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Inch Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Inch Strand surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, W swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, W swell with 6,514 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with W 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Strand in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 24th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 28th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 28th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun morning).

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
!
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
9
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
WNW
6
0.5
W
10
1.1
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
9
1.6
SSE
6
1.7
WSW
6
1.9
SW
7
1.7
WSW
7
3.5
W
11
4.5
W
13
3.5
W
12
2.3
W
11
1.8
W
10
1.3
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
14
24
15
12
45
279
367
290
192
113
85
154
181
296
271
2602
6419
3027
1174
618
268
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
NNW
5
NNE
5
NE
15
NNE
5
E
5
SE
10
WNW
5
NE
5
NNW
15
S
20
S
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
30
SW
30
W
10
SW
10
SSE
30
S
15
SW
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
12:34PM2.72m
00:54AM2.70m
1:33PM2.71m
1:56AM2.66m
2:28PM2.74m
2:53AM2.68m
3:18PM2.81m
3:43AM2.75m
4:02PM2.89m
4:28AM2.84m
4:43PM2.99m
5:08AM2.92m
5:22PM3.08m
Low Tide
6:43PM1.04m
7:13AM0.90m
7:46PM1.01m
8:09AM0.92m
8:41PM0.94m
8:59AM0.90m
9:29PM0.84m
9:44AM0.84m
10:11PM0.73m
10:25AM0.77m
10:51PM0.63m
11:04AM0.70m
11:29PM0.54m
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:18
5:18
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:04
10:04
10:04
10:04
10:04
10:04
10:04
 mm
4
2
1
1
1
1
4
2
Temp °C
19
18
15
19
20
19
24
23
18
21
20
17
16
16
14
15
15
13
15
14
15
Feels °C
18
18
15
19
20
21
26
24
19
22
19
16
14
13
11
10
10
11
12
9
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
7
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
WNW
6
0.5
W
10
1.1
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1
W
10
1.4
NNW
7
1.1
NNW
7
0.7
W
10
0.3
N
6
0.3
W
10
0.4
SSE
7
1.5
W
14
4.5
W
13
3.5
W
12
2.3
W
11
1.8
W
10
1.3
W
9
Energy kJ
11
24
15
12
45
279
367
290
192
192
132
90
7
17
15
818
6419
3027
1174
618
268
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
SW
7
0.5
N
4
0.3
NNW
4
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.6
N
7
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.8
NNW
10
Energy kJ
14
14
12
11
8
7
4
12
12
113
85
34
23
21
57
21
53
51
18
17
120
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
7
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
8
0.3
SW
7
0.2
N
8
0.1
SW
6
0.1
N
7
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
N
6
0.2
W
13
0.1
NW
12
0.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
8
6
6
8
5
2
1
4
12
10
25
26
22
3
12
6
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
6
0.2
SSE
4
0.6
NNW
3
1.3
NNW
6
0.9
SSE
4
1.6
SSE
6
1.7
WSW
6
1.9
SW
7
1.7
WSW
7
3.5
W
11
Energy kJ
18
1
8
132
24
154
181
296
271
2602
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
245
250
572
358
207
3
0
17
42
0
0
17
17
392
245
378
562
378
13
13
18
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
4
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
4
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
9
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
7
9
6
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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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