Inamura Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Honestly, it’s gonna be a tough slog for a while. We’re looking at a solid, frustrating spell of tiny, blown-out, or just plain messy conditions for the better part of a week and a half. The first surf that’s even worth a mention doesn’t show up until Tuesday the 28th, and even then, it’s a marginal call. So, you’re looking at about nine days of flat or poor surf before anything starts to rumble.

Let’s get into it. From Sunday the 19th all the way through to Monday the 27th, it’s mostly a write-off. Swell heights are barely a whisper, mostly under 2 ft, with a mix of bumpy onshore winds or glassy mornings that have no energy. The few glassy moments – like Monday the 20th morning, Tuesday the 21st morning, and Wednesday the 22nd morning – are just too small to ride. The combined wave energy is pitifully low. It’s a real test of patience.

Now, things start to get interesting around Tuesday, July 28th. The morning shows a pulse of 4 ft S swell with a solid 14-second period. The combined energy jumps to a moderate level, which is a real kick in the pants. The wind is a light cross-onshore, which isn’t perfect, but it’s surfable. The problem is that the afternoon sees that same swell pumping up to 5 ft, but with a strong 19 mph onshore wind from the S. That’ll chop it up bad. This is a day to be on it early, but don’t expect perfection.

The standout window, and the reason you keep your board in the car, is from Wednesday, July 29th, through Thursday, July 30th. Wednesday morning sees a solid 6 ft S swell with a 15-second period – that’s some proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is strong. The wind is onshore, though, so it won’t be clean. But the raw power is there. Thursday the 30th is the real big one for experts only. The morning brings a 7 ft S swell, also with a 15-second period, and the combined energy hits a massive level. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, which is a massive plus. This is big, powerful, and long-period. At a reef break like Inamura Point, that long period will wrap in nicely, but with 7 ft, you’d better have your wits about you. This is not for the timid. It’s a shame the morning has a risk of thunderstorms, but the wind is right.

After that pulse, the surf drops off again. Friday the 31st still has some push (3 ft, 12-second SE swell), but it’s onshore and rainy. By Saturday August 1st, it’s back to tiny 1 ft surf. The energy fades fast.

So, to wrap it up: the first week and a half is a total bust. The best on offer is the morning of Thursday, July 30th, for the brave and experienced. That’s the one to circle. The Wednesday the 29th and Tuesday the 28th are worth a look if you’re desperate, but conditions are messy. Just remember, we’re a long way out on that Thursday call, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

Rusty.

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