Inch Strand surf break

Inch Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 21 Dec 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
10.5° 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 Sunday (Dec 21) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Strand in the next 12 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 13s period and expected on Monday (Dec 22) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 21st Dec)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 21st Dec)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 21st Dec)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed afternoon, min 2°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5
W
4.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.3
WNW
1.4
W
2.4
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.1
WNW
1
W
1.4
WNW
1.3
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
1.1
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.6
W
Period(s) (?)161514121211141315131211121212111112111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1288096274619004590000023756046444630728640026916469
Wind
(km/h)
5
E
5
ENE
10
NE
10
N
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NE
10
NE
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
E
10
E
5
ENE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
offoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:33PM
3.04
5:45AM
3.21
6:10PM
3.01
6:21AM
3.19
6:48PM
2.96
6:58AM
3.15
7:28PM
2.90
7:38AM
3.08
8:12PM
2.84
8:22AM
2.99
9:01PM
2.79
9:12AM
2.90
9:57PM
2.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:15AM
0.45
11:25PM
0.58
11:50AM
0.45
11:59PM
0.61
12:27PM
0.47
12:35AM
0.67
1:05PM
0.52
1:13AM
0.74
1:45PM
0.57
1:56AM
0.83
2:31PM
0.64
2:47AM
0.92
3:24PM
0.71
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunrise8:45--8:45--8:45--8:47--8:47--8:48--8:48--
Sunset-4:29--4:29--4:30--4:30--4:30--4:31--4:32-
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C777999998576453233233
Feels °C (?)444777664243120-1-1-2-3-1-1
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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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