Inamura Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get straight into it.

First up, the bad news: Inamura Point is pretty much flat for over a week. From now through to Thursday the 18th, we’re looking at tiny, weak surf – nothing over 3ft and most of it below 2ft. Winds are mostly cross-off or onshore, and the energy is basically non-existent, with combined swell energy barely getting into double digits (like 10 or 20). There’s just nothing to ride. You’d be wasting your time.

Then we hit Friday the 19th of September, and things finally wake up. A proper south-east groundswell arrives, pushing 6ft on the Saturday morning with a very long period of 16 seconds. This is serious energy – the combined swell energy jumps to 1412, which is strong. Winds are fresh offshore from the north all day, which is a massive positive for a reef break like Inamura Point. The swell direction is south-east, and with the optimum swell direction being from the south, that’s a good match. This is easily the standout of the whole outlook: Saturday the 19th, Inamura Point, with 6–6ft of clean, offshore-groomed surf.

Be aware this is an advanced reef break, and with over 5ft, it’s not for beginners. The long period means the waves will have real punch and bigger gaps between sets, making it easier to get out the back. Crowds are often a factor here, so expect company.

Sunday the 20th still holds decent 5ft swell, but the period drops to 11 seconds and the wind remains offshore. Still good, but not quite the peak of Saturday.

That Monday the 21st sees another pulse, with 6–7ft of south-south-west groundswell arriving, period 13 seconds. But the wind goes light cross-shore to onshore, so the surface won’t be as clean. Still, over 7ft is expert territory.

After Tuesday the 22nd, the swell fades fast, and by the 23rd we’re back to tiny junk with a severe gale warning – definitely not for paddling, more for kiting if you’re into that.

The very end of the outlook, Monday the 28th of September, shows a tease of 2ft swell with a 17-second period and offshore wind. The combined energy is 306 (moderate), but it’s just too small to get excited about. That’s a maybe for a longboard.

So, to sum it up: Inamura Point on Saturday the 19th of September is your best bet. Clean, strong offshore winds, solid 6–6ft of long-period south-east groundswell. Mark it in your calendar.

Keep an eye on the water temp. It’s about average for the time of year, no major anomaly. No extra warmth or chill to report.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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