Inch Reef Surf Forecast
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About Inch Reef
Inch Reef is a long left-hand reef break sitting offshore from Inch Strand on the Dingle peninsula. When a clean S to SW swell stacks up with a long period, the reef peels along the rock shelf in a way the beginner-friendly beach can't.
The wave needs 1m+ of swell, 11s+ period and a N offshore wind. Mid tide is best. It's not a learning wave - rocks on the inside, currents at the river mouth. Walk out via the strand from Inch village; ask local crews about access lines before you paddle out for the first time.
Type
Reef break · long left-hander
Best swell
S–SW (170–225°), 1.0–3.5m
Best wind
N (offshore), 340–55°
Best tide
Mid is best
Best period
11–17s
Skill level
Advanced
Best season
Sep–Apr
Access
From Inch Strand · walk out to the reef
Hazards & Notes
- Shallow reef · rocks on the inside
- Strong currents at the river mouth nearby
- Boat traffic in the bay
- Cold water · proper wetsuit needed outside high summer
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