Inch Strand surf break

Inch Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 14 Oct 2025 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
13.5° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 14) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 21) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 14th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 14th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 20th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
W
1.1
W
0.9
WSW
0.8
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.5
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.4
SW
1.1
SSE
0.6
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
WSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
W
1.5
W
1.9
W
2
W
1.7
WNW
Period(s) (?)1312111013121010108589910101010998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)414347191125421224523017185038123123240314233415550613402
Wind
(km/h)
5
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
SE
5
ESE
10
SE
10
SE
10
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
25
NW
20
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:18AM
2.69
12:20AM
2.55
12:46PM
2.69
1:44AM
2.64
2:01PM
2.82
2:46AM
2.82
2:57PM
2.99
3:31AM
3.00
3:41PM
3.15
4:08AM
3.15
4:18PM
3.26
4:41AM
3.27
4:51PM
3.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:50PM
0.96
6:31AM
1.19
7:25PM
0.88
7:53AM
1.07
8:29PM
0.71
8:49AM
0.88
9:15PM
0.54
9:31AM
0.69
9:52PM
0.40
10:07AM
0.54
10:24PM
0.30
10:39AM
0.42
10:54PM
0.25
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise8:00--8:03--8:04--8:07--8:07--8:10--8:11--
Sunset-6:49--6:45--6:44--6:42--6:39--6:37--6:36-
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--------------7--621-
Temp. °C151513141512131411141514151514151413131312
Feels °C (?)141312131411111291112111211101312121087
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Kerry

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still offshore at Inch Strand (light winds from the ENE at ValentiaObservatory(3953 -1) 28 km from Inch Strand). 1.2m 12s groundswell from the WSW to make surfable waves.

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11 km/h
ENE
0.0
13.5
Air / Water (°C)
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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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