Inamura Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ down the line for Inamura Point. I gotta be straight with you – the first week or so is a real struggle. We’re lookin’ at a long, dry spell with nothin’ worth paddlin’ out for until we get deep into August.

From Monday, July 27th right through to Sunday, August 2nd, it’s flat. Tiny dribbles of swell, mostly under 1 ft, and the wind’s all over the shop – cross-off, onshore, you name it. The energy is pitiful, with figures like 38 and 43 (weak combined energy). You’d be better off cleanin’ the wax off your board than lookin’ at the ocean. There’s a glimmer on Wednesday morning, July 29th, with a bit of glassy 2 ft swell, but it’s a short period (7 seconds) and the overall energy is still just 55 (weak). Not enough to get excited about.

The real action, and I mean the *only* action worth talkin’ about, starts to kick in around Monday, August 3rd. That’s when we finally see some life. The swell builds from the ESE, and by the afternoon of the 3rd, we’re lookin’ at 2 ft with a period of 17 seconds – proper groundswell – and the energy jumps to 300 (moderate). The wind stays cross-off from the ENE, keepin’ it clean.

But the standout window? That’s Tuesday, August 4th. The morning session sees the swell hitting 4 ft from the SE, with a lovely long 18-second period. The combined energy is a solid 704 (strong). The NE wind is cross-off, so the face will be workin’. This is the best on offer. The afternoon holds the same 4 ft, 18-second groundswell, with energy at 728 (strong) and that same clean cross-off wind. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 81°F, which is nice for August.

Now, a word of caution. This is a reef break for advanced surfers only, and with that long period, the sets will be powerful and there will be gaps between them. It’s a spot that’s fairly consistent, but the crowd can be a problem – it’s known to be *often* busy, so get in early. The swell is bang on from the S, which is the optimum direction for this place.

Wednesday, August 5th, is still a good call. The morning has 4 ft from the SE, 17 seconds, energy at 689 (strong), and a fresh offshore NNE wind at 19 mph. That’s a clean, barreling kind of look. The afternoon lightens up a touch to 3 ft, but the wind swings cross-on, so the morning is the pick.

Thursday, August 6th, sees the biggest swell of the run – 4 ft from the ESE, 18 seconds, with energy screaming at 835 (strong). The problem is the wind goes cross-on from the SE in the morning and then straight onshore from the S in the afternoon. It’s still powerful, but you’ll be fightin’ the wind.

After that, it fades fast. Friday, August 7th, has a glassy morning with 3 ft from the ESE, 17 seconds, and energy of 343 (moderate). It’s surfable, but small and clean. Then it’s back to flat, with the weekend of August 9th and 10th lookin’ poor again.

So here’s the bottom line: This is a one-horse town for the next two weeks. If you’re an advanced surfer and you can handle a reef, the Tuesday, August 4th is the day to circle. The Wednesday morning the 5th is a close second. The rest of the time? You’re lookin’ at a lot of frustration. The whole run from July 27th to August 2nd is a total write-off.

Keep your eye on the sky, boys. The forecast can always change, but right now, it’s a long wait for a short window.

Rusty

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