Inamura Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Inamura Point over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 82°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The opening few days are a real struggle – we’re talking tiny, weak dribble with very poor surf conditions. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd are basically a write-off with swell under 2 ft and next to no energy (22 to 112 combined energy). You’d be better off finding a pool or a cold drink.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 3rd. The swell bumps up to 3 ft from the SE with a solid 16-second period, and the combined energy climbs to 303 (moderate). But the wind is a stiff 15 mph cross-offshore, so it’s clean but the surf quality is still poor. You’d be scratching for a ride.

Now, the standout period is clearly the middle of the week. Wednesday the 5th afternoon is where it’s at. We’ve got a solid 10 ft swell from the SSE, 16-second period, and the combined energy is a whopping 4320 (very strong). This is big, powerful groundswell. The wind is light and cross-off, keeping it clean. This is for experienced surfers only – anything over 8 ft is big, and this is a reef break. It’s not a beginner’s game. For the advanced crew, this is the best on offer.

Thursday the 6th morning holds on with 8 ft from the S and light cross-off wind, still very strong energy (3588). But by Thursday afternoon, the wind turns onshore from the S, making it messy. Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th see the size dropping back to 4 ft – 7 ft, but the wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, so conditions are ordinary.

After that, we hit a long dry spell. From Sunday the 9th through to Saturday the 15th, the swell drops to under 3 ft and the combined energy is weak (under 300). The wind is often cross-off or offshore, keeping it clean, but there’s just no wave to ride. It’s a big gap of about a week with nothing worth paddling for.

Then, on Sunday the 16th, there’s a late pulse. A 6 ft SE swell with 14-second period and moderate energy (1208) shows up, but it’s only marginal. A bit of a tease for the end of the run.

Overall, the window is narrow. If you’re an experienced surfer, Wednesday the 5th afternoon is your day. The rest of the period is either too small, too onshore, or just plain flat. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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