Inch Reef surf guide
Surf: General: 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.
Tides: Low to mid
Size: Head high to double overhead plus.
Wind: N - E
Swell: W/NW
Bottom: Rock reef.
Paddling: Long wave, lots of paddling. But you will rest while waiting your turn.
Spot Rating: On a good day you'll have your wetsuit on in record time.
Access: Park on road and walk down goat path.
Crowds: Crowd Factor: 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.
Local Vibe: Expect some negotiations among the pecking order.
Environment: Very clean. Occasional runoff after heavy rains.
Hazards: Steep access trail. Rock bottom. Sweep and rip when it's bigger.
Season: Takes big winter swells to work.