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Inch Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 18 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.0° 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 Monday (May 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 10s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 18th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 19th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 19th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Strand over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 11 | S 6 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | |
1027 | 183 | 481 | 963 | 3392 | 7319 | 3668 | 2119 | 924 | 1388 | 1226 | 1888 | 1110 | 715 | 480 | 365 | 242 | 140 | 51 | 70 | 136 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross | glassy | |
High Tide | 6:16AM3.56m | 6:37PM3.61m | 7:07AM3.47m | 7:27PM3.51m | 8:01AM3.30m | 8:20PM3.36m | 8:59AM3.10m | 9:18PM3.18m | 10:02AM2.91m | 10:21PM3.02m | 11:11AM2.78m | 11:29PM2.90m | 12:20PM2.74m | 00:37AM2.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:15PM0.10m | 00:42AM0.01m | 1:03PM0.24m | 1:33AM0.13m | 1:54PM0.44m | 2:29AM0.30m | 2:50PM0.66m | 3:31AM0.50m | 3:54PM0.87m | 4:42AM0.65m | 5:08PM1.00m | 5:57AM0.73m | 6:25PM1.03m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:39 |
4 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 13 | — | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | NW 8 | SW 10 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 |
 kJ | 1027 | 380 | 122 | 31 | — | 7319 | 3668 | 2119 | 924 | 9 | 1226 | 1888 | 1110 | 715 | 480 | 365 | 242 | 140 | 51 | 70 | 136 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | W 15 | W 18 | — | — | SSW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 10 | SW 15 | NNW 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 8 | SSW 13 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 17 | 6 | — | — | 26 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 25 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 31 | 17 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | N 9 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | — | N 9 | N 8 | SW 13 | SW 16 | S 6 | S 5 | SSW 14 | — | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 15 | 13 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 22 | 21 | — | 2 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 20 | — | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | — | — | S 7 | SW 10 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NNE 3 | N 4 | N 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 183 | 481 | 963 | 3392 | 6702 | — | — | 235 | 1388 | 81 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 17 | 18 | 245 | 250 | 245 | 586 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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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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