Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks at Inch Reefs.

Truth be told, the start of this run is pretty depressing. Saturday the 25th through most of the first week looks like a flat spell with barely a ripple. The water’s a touch warmer than normal at 63°, but that’s about the only thing worth mentioning. We’re talking tiny, near-zero swell all the way through Thursday the 31st of July – basically a write-off. Not even a knee-high slop to get excited about.

We do get a flicker of life on Tuesday the 28th afternoon and into Wednesday the 29th, with some chest-high 4ft swell rolling in from the west. The energy picks up to a solid moderate level (227, 194, 183), but unfortunately those onshore and cross-onshore winds wreck it. It’s bumpy, messy, and honestly not worth paddling out for. That combo keeps the window shut through the end of July and well into August.

Now, the real talking point – and the only standout in this whole outlook – arrives on Sunday morning, August 2nd. This is a big one, and it comes with a serious warning. Inch Reefs is an advanced break, and this day sees a massive 10ft swell pumping in from the WNW. The combined energy reading is absolutely pumping at 1442, so this is powerful, surging water. Short-period at 9 seconds, so it won’t have that long, drawn-out groundswell wall, but there will be plenty of push. The wind looks favourable and the tide is lining up, but honestly, at that size, this is strictly for experienced chargers. Beginners and intermediates, sit this one out – it’s too big. If you’re not solid, it could be dangerous.

After that monster pulse, things drop back quickly. The rest of the first week of August stays marginal at best, with onshore winds and small to middling swell mixing with chop. There’s a glimmer of hope on Friday August 7th, with some 6ft to 8ft swell from the SW, clean cross-offshore winds from the NNW, and moderate wave energy (375, 692). That’s the second best window – better for lower-intermediate to advanced surfers, but still a step down from the Sunday peak. It’s worth marking, but the quality will be touchy.

Beyond that, the second week looks quiet again. Small, fading swell and less consistent periods. You could get lucky with a clean morning, but nothing to plan a trip around. For now, the only real day to circle is August 2nd, but respect the size.

Signing off, Rusty.

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