Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks are serving up for Inch Reefs. It’s a bit of a slow burn, so don’t go getting too excited for the next few days. We’ve got a long stretch of small, junk surf to work through before things finally light up.

The first real sign of life doesn’t show up until the morning of Thursday the 13th. We’re looking at a modest 5ft of west-southwest swell, but the wind is a bit cross-on, so it’s not going to be anything special. Water temp is hanging around 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a small win. But honestly, the surf is just marginal.

Friday the 14th is where things start to turn. The morning brings a cleaner 4ft west swell with a light cross-offshore breeze, and the wave comment says it plainly: expect good surf conditions. It’s not huge, but it’ll be clean and fun. The energy is moderate at 200, and that light wind will make a big difference. That’s the first real window to get out there.

After that, we’re back into a flat spell through the weekend and into the start of next week. The swell just drops away, and the models aren't showing anything rideable. It’s a bit of a dead period, to be honest.

Then, we get another bump on Tuesday the 18th. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 6ft from the west, and the energy is strong at 511. But the wind is messy, cross-on, and the comment calls it marginal. It’s going to be a lumpy one, so only if you’re keen.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is the morning of Saturday the 22nd. We get a 5ft west swell with a clean, glassy start. The comment says expect good surf conditions. It’s a solid signal.

But the true gem of this whole forecast is Sunday the 23rd. This is the one. The morning is looking at a 6ft west-northwest swell with a glassy surface and a strong 885 energy reading. The comment for the afternoon is even better: excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers, with the swell pushing 7ft and energy over 1000. This is a proper groundswell, with a period of 11 seconds, and it’s going to be a lot of fun. The winds are light and offshore, so it should be clean. This is the day to circle on the calendar. Just be aware, at over 6ft, this is only for the experienced crew.

After that, the forecast fades out quickly. The following Monday looks poor, so make the most of that Sunday.

So, there you have it. A lot of waiting, but a couple of proper windows to get your fix. The 23rd is the one that could be truly special.

Rusty, signing off.

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