Inch Reef Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

W/NW

Wind

N - E

Surf Height

Head high to double overhead plus.

Tide

Low to mid

Inch Reef Surf Guide

A long, wally, user-friendly right-hand pointbreak, not too common in Ireland. Its visibility, history, swell specificity and easy access means it is crowded. Expect a large group out there if it is breaking at all. An excellent wave when it all comes together. Very long with rides of up to 400 meters on a good day.

Local Vibe

WelcomingIntimidating

Expect some negotiations among the pecking order.

Crowd Factor

MellowHeavy

Crowds are an ever present factor here so go easy and happy, give away a wave or two when its your turn and your karma will bloom.

Spot Rating

PoorPerfect

On a good day you'll have your wetsuit on in record time.

Shoulder Burn

LightExhausting

Long wave, lots of paddling. But you will rest while waiting your turn.

Water Quality

CleanDirty

Very clean. Occasional runoff after heavy rains.

Hazards

Steep access trail. Rock bottom. Sweep and rip when it's bigger.

Access

Park on road and walk down goat path.

Bottom

Rock reef.

Best Season

Takes big winter swells to work.

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