Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk shop about what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. It’s going to be a slow start, but there’s a bit of a buzz later on if you’ve got the patience.

For the next handful of days, you can practically forget about it. Right up until the 28th of August, it’s tiny or flat with a side of bad wind. Not worth paddling out for. That quiet stretch rolls right into the start of September, too. You’ll see a little bump in size on the 29th of August, but the wind is mostly onshore, so it’s a messy affair. The 1st of September shows some size, but again, the wind spoils it. It’s all a bit of a chore.

For the only spot we’ve got on the books, Inch Reefs, it’s a long, slow wait. The water is sitting about 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s the only highlight for now.

Now, look ahead to the 5th of September. The energy drops off a bit to a moderate level, and while the wind is cross-on, it’s just a light breeze. It might be small and a bit crumbly, but at least you’d be in the water. Not the best, but a start.

The real tease is the 9th and 10th of September. This is a long-range promise, so don’t bank on it, but it looks like a proper pulse. We’re talking serious groundswell energy over 3000, meaning very strong wave energy. It’s a W/SW swell with a period of 11 seconds. The catch? The swell height is forecast to be 10ft to 13ft. That’s too big for beginners and is strictly for the experienced crew. The wind on the 10th of September looks clean, with glassy conditions in the morning. For a reef like Inch Reefs, this size and period could set up some serious, heavy lines. If it all lines up, it’s the one session to aim for, but it’s a long way out and could change.

So, the first week is a dud, but the second week has a heavyweight contender on the horizon for those who know what they’re doing.

Rusty.

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