Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' at Inch Reefs over the next couple of weeks.

We've got a bit of a slow start, but there's a decent chance of some solid waves later on. The first solid day to get in the water will be the morning of Tuesday, the 25th of August. We're looking at a clean 4ft wave from the west, with a period of 9 seconds and a light easterly cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate at 214, and the water temp is about average for this time of year. It's not a massive day, but the combo of clean conditions and a decent little swell makes it a true standout for the first part of the period.

After Tuesday arvo, the surf drops right out. From Wednesday the 26th through to Saturday the 29th, it's a long stretch of tiny, weak waves with poor conditions. We're talking a solid four days of barely anything worth paddling out for – the energy drops to single digits and the wind gets messy. Keep the board in the shed.

Sunday the 30th kicks up a bit, but it's not pretty. The morning sees a messy 8ft west swell with a moderate onshore wind and questionable conditions. By arvo, a strong 25 mph cross-shore wind is whipping up a 10ft wave – that's heavy, chaotic, and only for the brave or the foolish. This is more of a kite and foil session than a paddle surf if you ask me. That kind of energy at 1288 is no joke, but the wind says stay away.

That wild energy carries through to the start of September, with more strong onshore winds and big, lumpy swell. It's not until Friday the 4th of September that something interesting pops up. The forecast shows a massive 12ft west swell with a 10-second period and a light cross-shore wind. The energy reading is a staggering 2601 – this is serious, powerful stuff. The problem is, the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it's going to be a beast. If you're a seasoned charger, keep an eye on this one, but be warned.

After that, things clean up beautifully. Monday the 7th of September arvo has a moderate 3ft groundswell from the WSW with a very long 17-second period, bringing 1161 energy and a gentle cross-shore. It's marginal due to tide, but it's got potential.

Then we get the real gem. Tuesday the 8th of September morning is looking like the best of the whole run. Inch Reefs is going to fire with a clean 7ft WSW groundswell, a long 14-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze from the NE. The energy is a strong 1560. This is an excellent forecast for experienced surfers. The offshore wind will groom it perfectly, and that long period groundswell will wrap nicely around this point break. Expect clean, powerful lines. Just a heads-up – this is a fairly consistent spot, but it can get crowded sometimes.

Wednesday the 9th of September morning still has some good, clean 8ft swell with a 10-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze. A decent follow-up day.

So, to sum it up: the first standout is the morning of Tuesday, 25th August for a clean, fun-sized wave. The second, and the true highlight for the dedicated crew, is the morning of Tuesday, 8th September – that's the one to circle on the calendar for a proper session. The huge swell on the 4th is a wild card for experts only.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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