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.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Great for mid-level surfers. Good for advanced surfers looking for leg-burning turns if it's really pumping.
Local Vibe
Doable
Expect some negotiations among the pecking order.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
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
Fun
On a good day you'll have your wetsuit on in record time.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Long wave, lots of paddling. But you will rest while waiting your turn.
Water Quality
Clean
Very clean. Occasional runoff after heavy rains.
Hazards
Steep access trail. Rock bottom. Sweep and rip when it's bigger.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Park on road and walk down goat path.
Bottom
Rock reef.
Best Season
Takes big winter swells to work.
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