Inamura Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s get into it. Looking at this 16-day window, it’s a real slow burner. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing happening, then the end of the run looks like a proper corker, but there’s a massive gap of flat days to get through first.

The forecast kicks off from Friday the 24th of July, but honestly, for the first week and a half, it’s a write-off. From Friday the 24th right through to Sunday the 2nd of August, the swell is tiny, the winds are mostly onshore or messy, and the scores are flat. We’re looking at a solid 10 days of pretty much nothing worth paddling out for. The combined energy is weak, often well under 100, and we’re talking ankle-snappers at best. The water temp is about 81°F, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only highlight.

Then we get a tiny glimmer on Monday the 3rd of August. The morning shows a little 3ft swell from the south, with the wind going glassy. The combined energy is still low at 67, but it’s surfable. It’s just very ordinary, and the afternoon turns onshore again, so it’s a one-session window at best.

The real story, though, is the end of the forecast. The action starts to build from Wednesday the 5th of August. The swell picks up to 3ft from the southeast, and the wind is clean and cross-off, but it’s still a bit marginal. The combined energy starts to climb hard, hitting 549, which is getting interesting.

Thursday the 6th of August sees the swell jump to 5ft, then 6ft in the afternoon. That’s getting solid, but remember, these are long-period swells—17 seconds—which is proper groundswell. At a reef like Inamura Point, that’s a good thing, as it’ll hold up well. The wind is clean and cross-off, so it’s looking good, but the score is only a 2, so it’s still a bit of a question mark.

Now, the standout action is on Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th of August. Friday morning we’ve got a 10ft swell from the southeast with a 18-second period. The wind is offshore from the north-northeast at 22 mph, which is fresh and clean. That’s the kind of combo that gets the heart pumping. The combined energy is huge—over 5000. This is big, powerful, and lined up. This is expert territory only. By Saturday the 8th of August, it gets even bigger. We’re talking 13ft swell from the south-southeast, with a 17-second period, and the wind is offshore from the north-northwest. The afternoon session is a 9 out of 10, with exceptional conditions for those who can handle it. The combined energy is over 10,000, which is massive. This is a true standout for the whole period.

So, to sum it up: the first 10 days are a total bust. If you’re after a paddle, forget it. But if you’re an expert, keep your eyes on Friday the 7th and especially Saturday the 8th of August at Inamura Point. That’s the real deal, but it’s a long-range call, so don’t book the time off just yet. It’s a promising one.

Rusty.

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