Surf Forecasts:
Inamura Point surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSE swell with 911 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inamura Point this week:
The surf forecast for Inamura Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inamura Point in the next 16 days are 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inamura Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’re looking at a pretty lean spell ahead on the whole. The only spot that’s really offering anything of note in the whole 16-day window is Inamura Point, and honestly, the window for good waves is about as narrow as they come. Things start off with a flash in the pan first thing Monday the 24th, but then we’re staring down a long, dry gap of nearly a week and a half before the wind finally plays ball.
That first window is Monday morning, August 24th. It’s a true one-session wonder. We’ve got a small, clean 2ft swell rolling in from the SSE, but get this – the period is a massive 18 seconds. That’s proper long-period groundswell, meaning real energy in the water, with long waits between sets. For a reef setup like Inamura Point, that kind of period can be gorgeous, giving those waves time to stand up and reel down the line. The wind is glassy, dead calm from the south. The water’s sitting at a warm 81°, which is about normal for this time of year. The combined swell energy is moderate (477). Sure, it’s small wave territory, but for an advanced crew on a longboard or a fish, that morning is as good as it gets on this forecast. Don't sleep on it, because on Monday afternoon the southerly wind cranks up to 15 mph onshore and it’s game over.
And that’s the theme. From Monday afternoon all the way through until Thursday the 3rd of September, it’s a rough run. We’re talking onshore winds, cross-offshore junk, and minimal swell. There’s a tiny window of glass on Friday morning the 28th, but that south swell is only 2ft with a weak 9-second period and barely any energy (67). Hardly worth wetting a suit for.
The real standouts, if you can wait, are Thursday the 3rd through Saturday the 5th. On Thursday the 3rd, we finally get a shift. The wind goes offshore from the NNE, and it’s fresh. We’re looking at a 3ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period and moderate energy (442) on Thursday afternoon, and that holds into Friday the 4th with clean, offshore winds blowing 19-22 mph. The swell size is around 3ft to 3ft, still from the SSW, but that long period and clean, offshore lines mean the Point will be reeling. It’s still small, but the quality should be there for the experienced crew. The energy is moderate (339 to 283). Saturday the 5th is similar, but the swell dips a bit more. These are your best bets in the whole outlook.
After that, Sunday the 6th gets messy again with a howling SSW wind, and by Monday the 8th we might see another late pulse, but we’re well into the second week and it’s all a bit iffy. With Inamura Point being an advanced, fairly consistent reef that can get crowded, you’ll want to be there early on those Thursday or Friday sessions.
To sum it up: Monday morning on the 24th is a glassy, small-wave treat for those who can sniff it out. But if you want the best chance at a real session, wait for Thursday the 3rd through Friday the 4th. That’s the call.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 |
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260 | 480 | 615 | 690 | 298 | 319 | 236 | 217 | 123 | 90 | 47 | 62 | 55 | 43 | 39 | 33 | 22 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on |
High Tide | 4:54PM1.41m | 2:21AM1.33m | 5:05PM1.44m | 3:19AM1.40m | 5:16PM1.46m | 4:04AM1.47m | 5:28PM1.47m | 4:44AM1.53m | 5:42PM1.49m | 5:22AM1.55m | 5:58PM1.52m | 6:00AM1.54m | 6:18PM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:06AM0.32m | 9:56PM1.11m | 9:48AM0.27m | 10:20PM1.01m | 10:23AM0.25m | 10:42PM0.89m | 10:52AM0.27m | 11:05PM0.77m | 11:19AM0.31m | 11:29PM0.65m | 11:43AM0.38m | 11:57PM0.54m | 12:07PM0.47m | 00:28AM0.45m | |||||||
5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:21 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | — | — | 4 | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 5 | S 6 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 6 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 |
260 | 342 | 615 | 690 | 298 | 319 | 236 | 217 | 123 | 14 | 18 | 62 | 55 | 12 | 39 | 33 | 22 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 16 | S 17 | E 14 | S 14 | E 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
133 | 480 | 351 | 4 | 187 | 3 | 52 | 48 | 31 | 90 | 47 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | SW 8 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | E 13 | ESE 13 | SSW 4 | E 12 | S 11 | SSE 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | W 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | E 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 |
84 | 3 | 42 | 66 | 3 | 33 | 7 | 3 | 22 | 34 | 34 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | S 6 | — | NE 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 5 | 10 | 6 | 43 | 25 | 15 | 25 | 37 | 21 | — | — | — | 43 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 512 | 8 | 8 | 250 | 8 | 8 | 528 | 20 | 8 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 43 | 22 | 43 | 22 | 43 | 60 |
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Information about the Inamura Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Inamura Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Inamura Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Inamura Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Inamura Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Inamura Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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