Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 1,319 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let me tell ya what's cookin' at Inch Reefs. This is a standout spot when it's on, so let’s see what we’ve got.
Right off the bat, this isn't one of those windows where you just paddle out and score. The first proper swell we see is on Thursday morning, August 13th, but it’s a write-off. We've got a solid 5ft of WSW swell with moderate combined energy (419), but the wind is a cross-onshore from the south at 6 mph, and the report says “poor surf conditions.” That’s a no-go.
We stay in a flat, ordinary pattern for days. Friday the 14th offers a tiny 4ft, 8-second windswell with cross-off winds, but the combined energy is only 170 and the report says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not worth the drive. The rest of the week, from the 15th through the 21st, is basically a write-off with tiny, weak swells and messy winds. The combined energy barely climbs above 100 most of that time. It’s a long gap of poor quality.
Now, finally, we get a glimmer. Saturday morning, August 22nd, is your best bet. The wind goes glassy, dead calm with "Slight air," and we see a clean 5ft swell from the west with an 8-second period. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 363. The report says "expect good surf conditions." This is it for this window, and it’s still early days. The water is about average for the time of year, a touch warmer than normal at 65°.
After that, it gets messy again with onshore winds on the 23rd, but then we get a real standout. Thursday morning, August 27th, is looking fire. Offshore winds from the northeast at 6 mph, a nice 5ft west swell, and the combined energy is a solid 348. The report says “expect good surf conditions.” It's still a week and a half out so don't book your flights just yet, but that's the session to circle on your calendar. Friday the 28th morning looks similar with 5ft swell and offshore winds.
For the beginners, the 5ft mark might be a bit much on the first few days if it's inconsistent, but it’s manageable on the 22nd and 27th. For the experts, you'll be looking at the standouts, just be aware that 5ft to 6ft is where it gets more fun but can still be paddled out easily enough on a point break like this.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 13 | W 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 416 | 399 | 269 | 165 | 219 | 7 | 70 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 163 | 187 | 93 | 60 | 229 | 429 | 839 | 46 | 25 | 24 | 61 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:59PM3.75m | 6:30AM3.57m | 6:41PM3.77m | 7:10AM3.54m | 7:21PM3.67m | 7:49AM3.43m | 8:01PM3.48m | 8:27AM3.25m | 8:40PM3.22m | 9:06AM3.03m | 9:22PM2.93m | 9:48AM2.80m | 10:09PM2.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:41AM0.17m | 00:09AM-0.15m | 12:22PM0.13m | 00:49AM-0.13m | 1:02PM0.17m | 1:27AM-0.01m | 1:41PM0.29m | 2:05AM0.20m | 2:20PM0.48m | 2:42AM0.47m | 3:00PM0.70m | 3:22AM0.76m | 3:45PM0.94m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | N 8 | N 7 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 416 | 399 | 269 | 165 | 219 | 253 | 135 | 133 | 96 | 75 | 39 | 187 | 93 | 60 | 10 | 4 | 28 | 46 | 25 | 1313 | 61 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 10 | N 10 | W 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | N 10 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | SSW 17 | N 7 | — | — | SSW 16 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 70 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 7 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 4 | 27 | 4 | — | — | 24 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | S 14 | S 13 | N 11 | SW 13 | N 9 | N 9 | W 7 | N 9 | W 11 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 7 | — | — | SW 4 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | — | NW 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 163 | — | — | 10 | 229 | 429 | 839 | 3118 | 2181 | — | 921 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 27 | 243 | 0 | 565 | 382 | 0 | 601 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 243 | 297 | 27 | 238 | 667 | 353 | 11 | 565 | 565 | 650 |
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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).
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