Inch Strand (Kerry spot)
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An ideal place for beginners or longboarders or just someone who prefers mellow, fun waves rather than death defying rides.
Atmosphere:
This is a stunning location with easy parking on the beach, complete with cafe, restaurant/bar and shop. There is also accommodation nearby.
With great sand dunes behind you, the Kerry mountains on your left and the Dingle mountains on your right you know you are surfing in one of the most beautiful places in Europe.
Additional Info:
The beach is very big although the best surf is to be found at the top end, head south to surf in solitude.
Can be tricky paddling out once it gets over 5ft.
Westcoast Boardriders surf school operates here May-Oct, lifeguarded in the summer holidays.
Location
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Access Inch Strand/beach via Inch (village) on the R561 road as though you were heading to Dingle.
Kerry airport is less than an hours drive from the beach, serviced by Ryanair.
The beach is a couple of miles past Inch (village) on your left, lots of parking on the beach itself.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
11.63 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
13.20 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Don't know |