Inch Strand surf break

Inch Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 02 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
9.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Monday (Mar 02) at 9PM. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 13s period and expected on Monday (Mar 02) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 2nd Mar)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 2nd Mar)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 7th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon).

Mon
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
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Rating
(10 max)
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4
3
2
2
1
2
0
0
0
3
0
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3
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
W
3
W
2.4
W
1.9
W
1.3
W
1.5
W
2
W
2
W
1.5
WSW
3.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
3
WNW
4.5
WNW
4.5
W
4
W
4
W
2.5
WNW
1.5
WSW
1.3
WSW
0.9
WSW
Period(s) (?)121312121113121211131313131816141312111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)340432371728993396771122511175440023290142358995660057782186553347175
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
10
NE
10
E
15
ESE
15
SE
10
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
25
NNW
40
N
20
N
10
NNW
5
SW
10
S
15
SSE
20
S
20
S
10
SSW
10
NW
20
NW
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:15PM
3.38
4:25AM
3.61
4:53PM
3.49
5:03AM
3.67
5:28PM
3.52
5:38AM
3.64
6:01PM
3.48
6:11AM
3.53
6:33PM
3.37
6:44AM
3.35
7:04PM
3.20
7:18AM
3.11
7:36PM
2.99
7:53AM
2.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:10PM
0.30
10:34AM
-0.02
10:46PM
0.20
11:09AM
-0.06
11:21PM
0.17
11:42AM
-0.01
11:54PM
0.21
12:13PM
0.12
12:27AM
0.32
12:45PM
0.32
12:59AM
0.49
1:16PM
0.56
1:33AM
0.70
Mon
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Sunrise--7:22--7:20--7:18--7:15--7:13--7:11--7:09
Sunset6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:27--6:29--6:30--
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1------3751------137--
Temp. °C10881110121311756786911109678
Feels °C (?)7457891092-404525757023
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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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