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Inch Strand surf break

Inch Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 11 Jan 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
9.1° C
 (Which is 1.3°C colder than average 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 Monday (Jan 12) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 4.0m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inch Strand in the next 12 days are 5.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 12th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 12th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 15th Jan)18ft (5.5m) 19s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun night, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
WSW
4
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
2
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.1
W
1.2
WSW
2.5
WSW
3
WSW
5.5
W
5
W
4.5
W
4
W
5
W
4
W
3
W
2.1
W
2.5
WSW
2.2
W
5
W
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Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5407363035382767102748523749911762296175161473910494747810788570922911174142210967053
Wind
(km/h)
30
SW
25
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
25
NW
25
NNW
10
SW
25
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
10
SSE
10
SE
5
N
10
NNW
10
SSE
15
SSE
30
WNW
10
S
25
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
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on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
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off		cross-
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on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
11:02PM
2.54
11:26AM
2.47
12:08AM
2.50
12:40PM
2.43
1:15AM
2.55
1:47PM
2.50
2:13AM
2.66
2:43PM
2.64
3:01AM
2.82
3:28PM
2.79
3:42AM
2.99
4:07PM
2.94
4:20AM
3.15
4:44PM
3.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:13AM
1.21
5:45PM
1.15
6:29AM
1.20
6:55PM
1.15
7:35AM
1.11
7:55PM
1.07
8:28AM
0.96
8:44PM
0.94
9:13AM
0.79
9:26PM
0.80
9:52AM
0.62
10:03PM
0.66
10:28AM
0.46
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
Sunrise-8:44--8:42--8:41--8:41--8:40--8:40--8:38-
Sunset--4:52--4:52--4:54--4:55--4:58--4:59--5:00
rain showers
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rain showers
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light rain
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rain showers
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mod rain
Rain (mm)
5315---723--4----2417
Temp. °C1010109887810788678778656
Feels °C (?)254611336354346433-22-3
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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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