Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, WNW swell with 589 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period with SW 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe at Inch Reefs.
First up, don’t hold your breath for the next few days. We’re looking at a painfully slow start. From Saturday the 22nd right through to the end of Monday the 24th, it’s pretty much flat with tiny, weak swell. The waves that do show are poor quality—small, messy, and not worth paddling out for. The wait is on.
Tuesday morning the 25th is where things finally turn. A new pulse of swell rolls in, about 4 ft from the W with a moderate period of 9 seconds. Combined energy hits 223 – that’s solid, moderate wave energy. The wind is light and cross-off from the E at just 6 mph, keeping the surface clean. This is the best bet in the whole run. Inch Reefs is a point break that loves a good SW direction, and while this is more W, it still lines up nicely. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but you won’t be alone – crowds are possible here. Still, for clean, fun waves, this is the standout.
Wednesday morning the 26th keeps it going with glassy conditions from the SE at 3 mph and a similar 4 ft from the WNW (period 8 seconds). The combined energy is 168, still solid, but the waves are a touch more ordinary. Not quite the peak of Tuesday but still a good session if you miss the window.
From Thursday the 27th onward, things get messy again. Stronger onshore winds (up to 12 mph from the WNW) and building but poor-quality swell make for rough conditions. By Tuesday the 1st of September and into the following days, the swell gets big—way too big for Inch Reefs. We’re talking 10 ft to 20 ft surf with very high energy counts into the thousands. This is expert-only territory, and even then, the wind is all wrong, mostly cross-on or onshore, so it’s going to be a washing machine. Not one for the paddle crew – this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than anything else.
Overall, the only real window to jump on is Tuesday the 25th. After that, it’s either flat or blown out and oversized. Keep your eyes on that Tuesday morning.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 7 | SW 10 |
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 kJ | 26 | 55 | 56 | 49 | 51 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 332 | 201 | 123 | 82 | 143 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 564 | 421 | 252 | 77 | 104 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on |
High Tide | 1:11PM2.39m | 2:02AM2.33m | 2:29PM2.51m | 3:08AM2.50m | 3:24PM2.71m | 3:54AM2.70m | 4:05PM2.94m | 4:32AM2.90m | 4:41PM3.16m | 5:06AM3.09m | 5:14PM3.34m | 5:38AM3.24m | 5:46PM3.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:48AM1.35m | 7:47PM1.25m | 8:14AM1.27m | 8:54PM1.08m | 9:11AM1.09m | 9:41PM0.86m | 9:52AM0.89m | 10:19PM0.64m | 10:28AM0.70m | 10:52PM0.43m | 11:00AM0.53m | 11:23PM0.25m | 11:31AM0.39m | 11:53PM0.13m | |||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | SW 9 | NNW 7 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | S 7 | SW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 7 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 26 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 18 | 308 | 250 | 332 | 201 | 123 | 82 | 143 | 4 | 6 | 591 | 564 | 421 | 252 | 77 | 104 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | WSW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 5 | NW 11 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 12 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | N 5 | N 6 | NW 8 | — |
| kJ | 15 | 26 | 56 | 49 | 7 | 42 | 15 | 14 | 35 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 95 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | SW 15 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 14 | WSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 8 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | WNW 11 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | — |
| kJ | 26 | 55 | 15 | 14 | 51 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 35 | 5 | 17 | 6 | 15 | 12 | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 4 | S 3 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 |
| kJ | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 13 | 1 | 2 | — | 168 | 541 | — | — | — | — | — | 714 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 238 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 94 | 98 | 183 | 118 | 98 | 637 | 11 |
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