Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for you. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s get into it.

We’re kicking off right now with some surf on the way, but honestly, the start is pretty average. It’s not until we get to the very end of the forecast period that things look like they might turn on.

Right now, the swell is up around 8 ft from the WSW, period of 9 seconds, with a moderate wave energy of 904. But it’s onshore wind from the SW at 9 mph, rain is coming in, and the conditions are just marginal. The water temperature is sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus.

Saturday afternoon is a bit smaller, still onshore, and nothing to write home about. Sunday drops right off, and the wind goes cross-on. Monday and Tuesday have some pulses, but it’s all onshore and choppy – not worth paddling out for. Wednesday and Thursday the swell disappears almost completely, with just a tiny 0.3 ft to 0.7 ft. The wind stays messy.

We go through a long gap from late Wednesday (16th) all the way until the next Sunday (20th). That Sunday the 20th sees a big slug of swell – 15 ft from the west, period 9 seconds, and the combined wave energy is a hefty 3437. That’s a strong one, but the problem is the wind is cross-onshore and there’s light rain. With that size and the onshore wind, it’s going to be a lumpy, choppy mess. This is a spot for advanced surfers only anyway, and at that size, it’s definitely not for beginners. Honestly, with the wind setup, this might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most people.

Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd are still marginal and small. But then things start to look a little brighter.

The true standout here is Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th. Thursday afternoon brings a 5 ft swell from the west, with a period of 11 seconds, and a combined energy of 560. The wind turns cross-offshore from the NNW at 9 mph, which is clean. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions." This is your best bet for the whole outlook. It’s a point break that’s fairly consistent, so the waves should be well-shaped with that longer period. It can get crowded here sometimes, so you might not have it all to yourself.

Friday the 25th is also good. The swell drops a bit to 4 ft from the west, but the wind goes offshore from the ENE at 6 mph, and then Friday afternoon the wind goes completely glassy with a very long period of 13 seconds from the WNW. That’s groundswell, and at a point break, that’s prime. The energy is moderate at 404, but the quality will be high.

After that, it drops off again. Saturday the 26th is onshore and lumpy, and Sunday the 27th is small and windy. So, your window is really that Thursday and Friday. It’s a long wait, but those two days are the ones to circle.

Rusty.

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