Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,575 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is a tricky one.
Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – the next 16 days look pretty grim for a proper session at Inch Reefs. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no real standouts, so don’t be in a rush to paddle out.
The first real chance of anything rideable hits Monday, September 7th, but it’s a serious mixed bag. The morning brings a solid 10ft swell from the WSW with a 12-second period. That’s a lot of energy (2354) and the wind is blowing straight onshore from the SW at 12 mph. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 62°F. The problem is, the swell is just too big and the wind is messy. This is an advanced-level break, and even then, the conditions are on the edge. The afternoon drops to 8ft, but the rain and onshore wind (12 mph) keep it marginal. Not the day to get excited.
After that, things fall off a cliff. From Tuesday, September 8th, right through to the end of the second week, the forecast is a mess of poor surf, cross-shore winds, and tiny swell. There are days with barely a ripple – like 0.3ft – and others with a bit of size but completely ruined by strong onshore winds. For example, Tuesday, September 15th, has a 10ft swell from the WNW, but it’s being hammered by a 22 mph cross-onshore wind. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.
The light at the end of the tunnel is very dim. The guidance rates Inch Reefs as a fairly consistent point break, but the data shows it’s just not lining up. The optimum swell direction is from the SW, and we do see that, but the wind and size are always wrong. You’ll be waiting a long time for a clean day here.
There’s no sugar-coating it: this is a blank run. For a spot that can be good, it’s a real bummer. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d find something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue morning, light winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | W 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 9 | SW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WNW 13 | SW 15 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2354 | 1153 | 1308 | 5 | 5 | 544 | 20 | 202 | 200 | 1222 | 1042 | 419 | 171 | 55 | 0 | 8 | 602 | 513 | 367 | 232 | 190 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 2:25PM2.91m | 3:08AM2.93m | 3:25PM3.19m | 4:01AM3.19m | 4:14PM3.44m | 4:46AM3.40m | 4:58PM3.63m | 5:27AM3.54m | 5:38PM3.72m | 6:04AM3.59m | 6:15PM3.70m | 6:39AM3.56m | 6:52PM3.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:49PM0.64m | 9:11AM0.72m | 9:43PM0.34m | 10:00AM0.48m | 10:28PM0.10m | 10:43AM0.28m | 11:08PM-0.06m | 11:21AM0.15m | 11:45PM-0.12m | 11:58AM0.10m | 00:20AM-0.08m | 12:34PM0.14m | 00:54AM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | 2 | 11 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 10 | NW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 9 | NNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WSW 8 |
| kJ | — | 1153 | 134 | 5 | 5 | 544 | 533 | 202 | 74 | 12 | 5 | 419 | 171 | 250 | 3172 | 3337 | 1846 | 977 | 568 | 486 | 190 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 10 | N 9 | — | — | WNW 8 | NW 7 | SW 8 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | SW 13 | WSW 9 | NW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 622 | 336 | 288 | 76 | — | — | 23 | 132 | 55 | — | 8 | 8 | — | 7 | 232 | 177 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | SW 8 | NNW 9 | W 11 | — | — | N 7 | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | N 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 488 | 20 | 8 | 22 | — | — | 1 | — | 82 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | NW 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | — | — | SW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | WSW 9 | W 8 | — | S 4 |
| kJ | 2354 | 357 | 1308 | 1939 | 2578 | — | — | 27 | 200 | 1222 | 1042 | — | — | — | — | — | 602 | 513 | 367 | — | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 434 | 139 | 407 | 565 | 98 | 11 | 27 | 243 | 182 | 15 | 380 | 0 | 27 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 381 | 11 | 11 | 7 |
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