Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with 474 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inch Reefs this week:
The surf forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your coffee and let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’ve got the full 16-day picture for you.
Right off the bat, I’ll be straight with you: the next week and a half is a real struggle. We’ve got a long, dry gap from now until pretty much the end of July. The first decent chance doesn’t pop up until Thursday, July 31st, and even then it’s a game of patience.
The combined swell energy is sitting at a weak 20 (July 23rd) up to a moderate 433 (July 28th), but the wind and swell combo just isn’t cooperating. The water is sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, 63°F, with a slight anomaly of 2°F, so it’s actually a bit more pleasant than usual for a paddle.
Now, for the best bet in the whole outlook. That’s the afternoon of Friday, August 1st. Inch Reefs is an exposed point break, and it’s going to get absolutely hammered by a solid 12ft swell from the WSW, with a south wind just 6 mph. The combined energy is a massive 2284, which is strong to very strong wave energy. The swell period is 10 seconds, which is solid groundswell, and the direction is straight into the optimum SW. The wind is light and cross-onshore, but the comment says wind and tide are favorable, though the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is strictly for the experts – over 8ft, it’s big, powerful, and not for the faint of heart. If you’re a seasoned charger, this is the standout. If you’re not, stay well back.
The morning of the same day, Saturday, August 1st, is also big, with 12ft from the WSW and a similar energy reading of 1806, but it’s a bit more rainy. Still, it’s the same powerful, expert-only wave.
The rest of the run into early August is a bust. The 4th and 5th of August bring small, weak swells (1ft to 2ft) with onshore winds, and the combined energy drops to the 30s and 40s. The wind is mostly cross-on, so it’s choppy and messy. Not worth the drive.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a wash. The real action is on the last day of July and the first of August, but it’s massive and dangerous. If you’re a pro, that’s your window. For everyone else, maybe wait for the next forecast round.
Stay safe, and keep your eyes on the horizon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 13 | W 7 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 11 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 13 | S 11 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 39 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 366 | 393 | 412 | 277 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:14AM2.45m | 1:48PM2.54m | 2:26AM2.47m | 2:52PM2.62m | 3:26AM2.58m | 3:44PM2.76m | 4:14AM2.73m | 4:28PM2.93m | 4:54AM2.88m | 5:06PM3.10m | 5:31AM3.00m | 5:41PM3.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:00PM1.17m | 7:28AM1.17m | 8:12PM1.12m | 8:34AM1.12m | 9:10PM1.00m | 9:27AM1.01m | 9:58PM0.84m | 10:11AM0.87m | 10:38PM0.67m | 10:49AM0.72m | 11:15PM0.51m | 11:24AM0.60m | 11:49PM0.39m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | NNW 6 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 6 | SW 12 | NW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 7 | 94 | 132 | 72 | 6 | 1254 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 1071 | 703 | 485 | 366 | 393 | 412 | 277 | 293 | 293 | 262 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | W 8 | NNW 6 | SW 13 | W 7 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | — | SW 16 | N 10 | N 9 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 11 |
| kJ | 8 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 39 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 11 | 2 | 15 | 57 | 52 | 31 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 11 | W 8 | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 12 | W 11 | S 14 | SW 13 | S 11 | N 8 |
| kJ | — | 20 | 12 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NNW 4 | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 26 | 4 | — | — | 133 | 468 | 965 | 1415 | 1391 | 1255 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 956 | 243 | 32 | 985 | 243 | 1009 | 11 | 394 | 565 | 587 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 243 | 382 | 7 |
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