Inamura Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta level with you – this forecast is a tough one. We’re looking at nearly two weeks of slop and small stuff, with a real chance of a nice glimmer right at the very end. Let’s break it down.

The outlook starts with a pretty bleak run. For the first few days, we’ve got swell around 2ft to 2ft, and it’s coming from the SSW. The energy is really weak, with the combined swell energy sitting around 151 to 154 early on. That’s barely a bump. The wind is a mess, mostly cross-onshore, and the water is what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing unusual in the temperature. It’s honestly a bit of a write-off for a proper paddle.

Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are still small, but we do see a bit of a shift. Monday morning offers a clean 2ft with a cross-offshore breeze from the NE at Inamura Point. The period is a solid 10 seconds, so there’s a little bit of push, but the combined energy is only 115. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Monday afternoon turns glassy with light ENE wind, which is a nice change, but the waves are still tiny. Tuesday is a total loss with strong onshore winds and choppy conditions.

The middle of the week into the weekend is a real desert. From Wednesday the 12th right through to Saturday the 23rd of August, the swell barely cracks 2ft, with most days showing 1.0ft or 1ft. The combined energy drops into the 20s, 30s, and low 40s – that’s barely any power at all. There are some clean windows with offshore winds, like Thursday the 13th morning with a 16 mph NNE breeze, but with 2ft of swell and energy of only 64, it’s not worth the drive. The wind is often strong enough to make paddling a chore, even if it’s offshore.

Now, the standout. If you’ve got patience, keep your eye on Monday the 24th of August. The morning looks like a little gem. We’re talking a glassy morning with the wind going dead calm from the NE, and the swell lifts to 2ft from the SSW with a 9-second period. The combined energy is still low at 54, but it’s the cleanest the whole window gets. The water is still about average for the time of year. For a wave that’s barely breaking, it’s the best we’ve got. It’s promising, but being so far out, take it with a grain of salt.

So, the rundown: the first week is a wash. The second week is mostly a wash too, with only a few clean but tiny moments. The only real hope is that last Monday morning. It’s not a bomb, but it’s clean. For a spot that’s inconsistent, that’s a win.

Stay patient, and keep checking in.

Rusty.

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