Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: this 16-day window is a tough one for Inch Reefs. Honestly, there’s nothing on offer for the first few days that’s worth paddling out for. We’ve got a real dry spell stretching from today, the 29th of July, all the way through to the morning of the 2nd of August. That’s a solid few days of flat to tiny, messy conditions.

Friday the 2nd of August morning is when we finally see a glimmer. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The swell is small at 1ft from the SW, but what gets my heart pumping is the glassy wind. That’s a rare moment of perfect surface conditions. The combined wave energy is 64, which is weak, and the period is a short 10 seconds, so don’t expect any grunt. It’s merely surfable, but honestly, it’s ordinary. The afternoon looks a little better with a 2ft SW swell and a clean offshore from the ENE, energy climbing to 85. Still weak, but you could get a few knee-high runners if you’re desperate.

Sunday the 3rd of August continues the trend. Small, clean waves in the morning with a 2ft SW swell and offshore ENE winds. The energy is 70 – weak. It’s surfable but not special. The afternoon holds similar with a 2ft SSW swell and offshore NNE breeze. Again, ordinary but clean. You’ll be fighting for scraps.

After that, it drops right off again. From the 4th through the 13th of August, we see nothing but tiny, weak, and often choppy surf. The only thing worth noting is that on the 12th of August afternoon, the energy bumps up to 94, with a 2ft W swell and a 9-second period. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it’s not clean, but it’s the only sign of life in that second week. Still, “poor surf conditions” is the verdict.

The standout here, if you can call it that, is the Friday 2nd of August morning at Inch Reefs. Glassy conditions on a point break are a gift, even if the swell is tiny. This is an advanced spot and it’s fairly consistent, so it does break. But with 1ft of swell and weak energy, it’s a paddle more than a ride. Crowds are possible here, so don’t expect solitude. The swell direction is SW, which matches the optimum SW direction for this spot, so it’s the best angle we’ve got. For the absolute best chances, hit the glassy morning on the 2nd of August.

For the rest, you’re looking at a lot of flat, blown-out days. Honestly, unless you’re a dedicated log, there’s not much to get excited about. It’s a grim run, but that’s the hand we’re dealt.

Rusty.

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