Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Inch Reefs. It’s a point break, exposed to the SW, and it’s an advanced wave. It takes a bit of a swell to get it going, and when it does, it’s a proper wave.

Right now, we’re not seeing much to write home about. The first real action comes in on Tuesday, August 25th. The morning session is your best bet with a light 4ft W swell offering up clean waves thanks to a light cross-off breeze. The overall energy is moderate (214), and the water is a touch warmer than we’re used to for this time of year, sitting at 64°F. The afternoon fades a bit with a smaller 3ft swell and light rain, making it less appealing.

The rest of the week is a write-off. Wednesday through to Sunday, August 31st, is a total dead zone. We’re looking at tiny, weak swells, bad wind directions, and a lot of flat spells. You’d be better off doing something else. The swell energy barely gets off the ground, often dipping into single digits or low double digits.

Then things get weird. From Monday, September 1st, through to Wednesday, September 9th, the swell is either too big, too messy, or the wind is just plain wrong. We see pulses of significant swell, like 10ft to 13ft, with huge energy (over 1,500 and even 4,900), but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, tearing up the surface. It’s a classic case of raw power but no finesse. For a point break like this, those big, long-period groundswells would be dreamy if the wind cooperated, but it doesn’t. The call for Wednesday, September 2nd, has a 10ft W swell with a 10-second period, and the wind is cross-shore, but the models say it’s just too big for this spot. The same goes for Saturday, September 5th, where we get a 10ft WSW swell but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-shore. It’s a lot of juice, but it’s gonna be a washing machine out there.

Later in the window, Thursday, September 3rd, is a joke with a 1ft, 15-second period groundswell that’s just a tease.

So, what’s the standout? Honestly, there’s only one. Tuesday morning, August 25th, at Inch Reefs. The swell is a modest 4ft from the W with a 9-second period, but the light 6 mph ESE cross-off wind will make it glassy and clean. It’s the only time in the next 16 days where the conditions line up for a decent session. Get it while you can, because after that, it’s either a flat spell or a blown-out mess.

Keep your eyes peeled, though. The forecasts can change, and it’s been a while since we’ve had a proper run.

Rusty out.

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