Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, W swell with 494 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inch Reefs this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards. We're gonna be talking about Inch Reefs for the whole run.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off. From Wednesday the 22nd right through to the end of July, we're looking at tiny, weak swell and mostly poor conditions. The swell energy is pathetic, barely breaking double digits most days, with readings like 35 and 20. The waves are just too small and weak to get excited about. We've got a bit of a cross-off breeze mid-week which keeps the surface clean, but with only 1ft to 2ft on offer, it's not worth paddling out. Even the glassy conditions on Tuesday the 4th of August are on a 2ft dribbler. So, basically, there's a massive gap of flatness and frustration from now until we start seeing something of interest.
Now, things change as we head into the second week. The first real standout appears on Wednesday the 5th of August morning. This is where it gets interesting. We're looking at a 6ft swell from the WSW, with a 10-second period. The combined energy jumps up to 602, so there's some proper meat in the water. With light winds, the surface should be clean. For a spot like Inch Reefs (a point break), that WSW direction should line up nicely. It's not massive, but after the drought, this looks like the pick of the bunch for a solid session.
The standout wave though, the one that has my attention, is on Friday the 31st of July. Even though the report calls it poor, if you're an experienced charger, this is the one to watch. We've got a massive 10ft swell from the WSW, with 10-second period and a combined energy reading of 2033. That is serious, powerful energy. But, and this is a big but, it's coming in with a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore wind from the S. That's gonna make it lumpy and challenging. For the average punter, this is too big and messy. It's only for experts, and even then, it's gonna be a battle. The swell drops to 8ft later that afternoon with 1184 energy, but the wind stays strong and cross-onshore.
Overall, water temps are about what you'd expect for the time of year. So, if you're a beginner or intermediate, mark your calendar for Wednesday the 5th of August. For the thrill-seekers who don't mind a scrap, that Friday the 31st of July is the only time the ocean is gonna be roaring, but be prepared for a fight. The rest of this outlook is a long, flat wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 25 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 463 | 472 | 331 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:36AM2.64m | 00:02AM2.54m | 12:39PM2.54m | 1:14AM2.45m | 1:48PM2.54m | 2:26AM2.47m | 2:52PM2.62m | 3:26AM2.58m | 3:44PM2.76m | 4:14AM2.73m | 4:28PM2.93m | 4:54AM2.88m | 5:06PM3.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:45PM1.11m | 6:15AM1.11m | 7:00PM1.17m | 7:28AM1.17m | 8:12PM1.12m | 8:34AM1.12m | 9:10PM1.00m | 9:27AM1.01m | 9:58PM0.84m | 10:11AM0.87m | 10:38PM0.67m | 10:49AM0.72m | 11:15PM0.51m | ||||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | N 5 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 10 | SW 13 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 12 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | 56 | 25 | 13 | 29 | 12 | 12 | 127 | 7 | 39 | 104 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1122 | 778 | 664 | 585 | 463 | 16 | 331 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 8 | SW 14 | NNW 6 | W 8 | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | — | S 16 | SW 16 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | W 11 | N 9 |
| kJ | 25 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 12 | — | 7 | 6 | — | — | 5 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 10 | — | SW 14 | — | NW 11 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 10 | 2 | — | 8 | — | 32 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 6 | N 6 | — | N 6 | N 4 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — |
| kJ | — | 54 | 64 | — | 35 | 15 | 18 | 129 | 87 | 508 | 1229 | 1539 | 1447 | 1363 | — | — | — | — | — | 472 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 41 | 948 | 17 | 377 | 377 | 243 | 32 | 1010 | 243 | 15 | 11 | 788 | 565 | 565 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 27 |
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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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