Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with 445 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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 2.2m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down in feet and the old numbers. The start of this run is a total bust. We’re staring down a dead patch from now until the end of August with barely a ripple. The water’s a touch warmer than usual at around 64°, but that’s the only good news. Saturday the 23rd morning goes glassy with a tiny 1ft swell from the southwest – basically a lake. Not worth paddling out.
Things finally start to stir on Wednesday, 26th August at Inch Reefs. That afternoon the energy hits 331 (moderate) with a clean 4ft swell out of the west, running at 10 seconds. Light east winds keep it cross-off and clean. It’s head-high and surfable, but not the big prize.
The big prize is Friday, 4th September. Both the morning and afternoon at Inch Reefs are looking outstanding. Swell runs at 8ft and 8ft from the west, period 9-10 seconds, with combined energy over 1000 – that’s strong stuff. And the wind? Pure offshore from the northeast. For a point break like this, that’s a dream. The water temp is about 64°, a touch warmer than average.
This is a long-range look, so keep an eye on it, but the signs are solid. This is for experienced surfers only – 7-8ft surf with that period can be a handful, but it’ll be lined up and clean. Crowds are likely, but if you score it Friday morning, you’ll be stoked. The rest of the second week fades out, but that one window is golden.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu morning, light winds from the ENE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 14 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | WSW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WNW 10 |
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 kJ | 21 | 54 | 39 | 40 | 38 | 46 | 26 | 55 | 56 | 51 | 51 | 53 | 40 | 18 | 207 | 126 | 143 | 99 | 127 | 327 | 445 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:37AM2.58m | 11:09PM2.42m | 11:44AM2.42m | 00:32AM2.29m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:43PM1.16m | 5:13AM1.26m | 6:10PM1.29m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | N 6 | WNW 6 | SW 15 | NW 5 | SW 14 | NW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 923 | 456 | 173 | 40 | 38 | 46 | 26 | 12 | 56 | 7 | 51 | 51 | 396 | 360 | 207 | 126 | 143 | 99 | 127 | 327 | 445 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 14 | W 9 | SSW 13 | NW 8 | SSW 13 | NW 6 | WSW 9 | NW 5 | SW 14 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 11 | NW 7 | N 10 |
| kJ | 21 | 54 | 39 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 26 | 7 | 51 | 9 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 53 | 42 | 35 | 20 | 41 | 14 | 32 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | WSW 9 | SW 15 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 8 | N 11 | S 7 |
| kJ | — | 54 | 32 | 25 | 17 | 25 | 26 | 55 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 53 | 40 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 37 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | N 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | — | N 6 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | SSE 8 | — | S 3 | S 4 | SSW 3 | W 2 | — | S 5 | — |
| kJ | 961 | 773 | 359 | 286 | 189 | 130 | — | 16 | 4 | — | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 367 | 924 | 78 | 110 | 98 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 81 |
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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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