Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, WSW swell with 731 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, with a look at what’s shaping up for Inch Reefs.
To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and frustrating. There are long gaps with absolutely nothing to get excited about. We’ve got a few days with small bumps, but the conditions are messy.
The Overall Pattern
The first real chance of anything rideable comes on Saturday, August 22nd in the afternoon. It’s been a long, dry spell until then, with only tiny, wind-affected slop. That Saturday arvo shows a bit of life. We get a modest 3ft swell from the WNW, and the wind is a light offshore flow from the N, keeping the surface clean. The wave energy is moderate (203). It’s not a big swell, but after so much nothing, it’s the best we’ve got.
The Only Real Standout
The only day worth pointing a finger at is Saturday, August 22nd. For Inch Reefs (a point break, exposed to the SW), the swell direction is a bit off-optimum, but the combination of some size and clean, offshore wind makes it the clear winner. The swell period is short, though, at 8 seconds, so expect it to be a bit fat and weak. Because it’s fairly consistent here, there’s a chance it cleans up, but don’t expect perfection. The water temperature is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
Beyond the Standout
The rest of the period is a write-off. From now until the 22nd, you’re looking at tiny, wind-blown dribble or flatness. A few mornings like Monday the 10th have clean-ish conditions on a tiny 3ft swell, but it’s just not worth the paddle. The energy is weak (82) and it’s ordinary. We see a jump in energy on the 12th and 13th, with waves around 5ft, but the wind is a constant cross-onshore, making it a choppy, blown-out mess. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session. After the 22nd, the wind swings onshore again and the swell drops back into the pit.
So, circle Saturday the 22nd. It’s the one glimmer of hope in an otherwise bleak run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 77 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 127 | 82 | 57 | 26 | 48 | 297 | 332 | 346 | 270 | 566 | 471 | 314 | 162 | 253 | 94 | 86 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:55AM2.73m | 2:29PM2.91m | 3:10AM2.92m | 3:34PM3.16m | 4:10AM3.16m | 4:28PM3.42m | 5:01AM3.37m | 5:15PM3.63m | 5:47AM3.52m | 5:59PM3.75m | 6:30AM3.57m | 6:41PM3.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:32PM0.91m | 8:06AM0.89m | 8:49PM0.68m | 9:14AM0.69m | 9:49PM0.39m | 10:10AM0.48m | 10:41PM0.13m | 10:57AM0.29m | 11:26PM-0.06m | 11:41AM0.17m | 00:09AM-0.15m | 12:22PM0.13m | 00:49AM-0.13m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 10 | N 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | S 11 | W 8 | W 7 |
| kJ | 255 | 402 | 326 | 56 | 160 | 112 | 78 | 130 | 92 | 297 | 332 | 346 | 270 | 566 | 471 | 314 | 162 | 2 | 94 | 86 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | W 12 | N 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | SW 8 | SW 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 127 | 82 | 57 | 55 | 35 | 41 | 13 | 5 | 100 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 57 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | W 7 | WSW 12 | NW 8 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | N 8 | — | N 8 | N 7 | S 14 | — | N 11 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 48 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | SSE 3 | W 8 | NNW 5 | N 4 |
| kJ | 77 | — | — | 352 | — | — | 1 | 18 | 32 | 76 | 43 | 11 | 10 | 9 | — | — | 4 | 253 | 19 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 406 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 14 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 382 | 565 | 0 |
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