Inch Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.14° N 10.00° W

Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inch Reefs sea temperature is
17.7°C
1.7° 

Inch Reefs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Inch Reefs surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 3,166 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 25th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 25th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)13ft (4.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

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

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.1
W
9
0.9
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9
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
7
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.2
S
7
0.2
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7
0.2
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7
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7
0.6
W
7
1.6
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6
1.7
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7
1.5
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8
2.5
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9
3
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9
4
WNW
10
3.5
WNW
10
2.2
W
9
3
WSW
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
196
122
61
41
39
14
6
6
5
4
4
34
169
262
277
1113
1288
3166
0
805
897
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
E
10
ESE
5
E
10
N
5
NE
10
NNE
15
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5
NW
10
W
15
W
10
SSE
15
WSW
25
WSW
15
SSE
20
SW
40
WNW
40
WNW
30
W
25
WSW
30
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Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
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cross-on
High Tide
4:05PM2.94m
4:32AM2.90m
4:41PM3.16m
5:06AM3.09m
5:14PM3.34m
5:38AM3.24m
5:46PM3.46m
6:10AM3.35m
6:18PM3.53m
6:42AM3.40m
6:51PM3.52m
7:15AM3.39m
7:26PM3.45m
Low Tide
9:52AM0.89m
10:19PM0.64m
10:28AM0.70m
10:52PM0.43m
11:00AM0.53m
11:23PM0.25m
11:31AM0.39m
11:53PM0.13m
12:03PM0.30m
00:24AM0.07m
12:35PM0.26m
00:55AM0.08m
1:08PM0.28m
1:29AM0.17m
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8:44
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Temp °C
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15
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Feels °C
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16
12
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12
7
7
12
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14
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Information about the Inch Reefs Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Inch Reefs may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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