Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, W swell with 694 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, surf's up? Not really, mate. This is a tough run for Inch Reefs. We've got a classic point break here, exposed to the southwest swell, and it needs everything to line up. For the next week and a half, it's mostly a write-off. Let's break it down.
The first real chance of anything rideable is on Friday, August 14th. The morning session is the pick of a very average bunch. The swell is a weak 4ft from the west, with a short period of 8 seconds, so it'll be a bit soft and crumbly. The good news is a light, cross-offshore breeze from the NNW, which should keep the faces clean. The combined wave energy is low, measuring just 200. It's not going to be pumping, but it's surfable, just don't expect any cavernous barrels. The water is a notably warm 65°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick steamer at home.
Now, for a true standout, you have to look way ahead to Sunday, August 23rd. This is the only period where the swell gets a bit of grunt. Early morning has a 5ft swell from the WSW with an 8-second period, pushing the combined energy up to a moderate 561. This is a solid size for Inch Reefs, and it will be pushing into the point. The problem is that the wind is onshore from the SW, making conditions messy and the forecast is only marginal. This is really one for experienced surfers only, as at this size, the rip could be tricky and it will be a bit of a battle.
After that, things turn small again, with plenty of wind and very little energy. The best you'll see after the 23rd is a small, clean 4ft west swell on Monday the 24th with glassy conditions in the morning, but the lack of power is a letdown.
So, what's the call? If you're desperate, the Friday morning session on the 14th is your safest bet for a clean, small wave. For the daring and experienced, take a chance on Sunday morning the 23rd if you can handle the onshore wind and the bigger, more powerful swell. It will be a challenge. For everyone else, this is a two-week stretch to work on your pop-up on the lawn.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 13 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 8 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 392 | 573 | 416 | 322 | 269 | 195 | 187 | 7 | 55 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 193 | 117 | 121 | 83 | 160 | 381 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:15PM3.63m | 5:47AM3.52m | 5:59PM3.75m | 6:30AM3.57m | 6:41PM3.77m | 7:10AM3.54m | 7:21PM3.67m | 7:49AM3.43m | 8:01PM3.48m | 8:27AM3.25m | 8:40PM3.22m | 9:06AM3.03m | 9:22PM2.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:26PM-0.06m | 11:41AM0.17m | 00:09AM-0.15m | 12:22PM0.13m | 00:49AM-0.13m | 1:02PM0.17m | 1:27AM-0.01m | 1:41PM0.29m | 2:05AM0.20m | 2:20PM0.48m | 2:42AM0.47m | 3:00PM0.70m | 3:22AM0.76m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | W 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | N 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 392 | 573 | 416 | 322 | 269 | 195 | 187 | 266 | 157 | 155 | 114 | 117 | 93 | 60 | 117 | 121 | 83 | 4 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | N 8 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 11 | S 11 | SW 10 | N 10 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | SSW 17 | N 7 | — |
| kJ | 27 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 55 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 10 | 27 | 4 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | N 7 | N 7 | S 14 | S 13 | N 11 | SW 13 | N 9 | N 9 | W 7 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | SW 16 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 26 | 14 | 4 | 10 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | — | — | SW 7 | WSW 6 | W 8 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 193 | — | — | 29 | 160 | 381 | 809 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 27 | 382 | 0 | 0 | 243 | 32 | 608 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 398 | 11 |
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The above surf forecast table for Inch Reefs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Inch Reefs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Inch Reefs surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Inch Reefs) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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