Inch Beach
Ireland · Atlantic Europe
Right now
OvercastWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.2m NNW
Wind: 9 km/h NNE (offshore)
Beach faces: SW
Offshore wind (blowing from land to sea). Ideal conditions, holding up wave faces for cleaner surf.
Swell direction is not well aligned with this beach. Expect reduced wave quality.
Today hour by hour
Updated 10:15Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- 4/3mm wetsuit recommended for 13°C water.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
0.2m swell at 6s on a short period. Onshore wind creating some chop. Water temperature 13°C.
AI-generated summary for Inch Beach. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Inch Beach
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 9pm (score: 4). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking about average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Inch Beach.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Inch Beach
Inch Beach is a vast, highly scenic beach break located on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. The bathymetry is defined by an incredibly wide, gently sloping expanse of highly compacted silica sand extending into Dingle Bay. This flat gradient forces incoming westerly groundswells from the North Atlantic to break far offshore, gradually dissipating their kinetic energy as they roll towards the beach. Consequently, the waves typically manifest as soft, crumbling walls of whitewater rather than steep, hollow faces. An easterly offshore wind helps clean the surface texture. The forgiving nature of the sandy bottom and the slow, manageable speed of the broken waves make Inch Beach an excellent environment for beginner surfers. It provides a vast, low-consequence area for practising board handling, pop-ups, and riding straight in the whitewater, offering an accessible entry point to the frequently severe Irish surfing environment.
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Create Profile →Frequently asked questions
How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Inch Beach. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Inch Beach?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.