Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s on the table for Inch Reefs.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tricky stretch. We’re looking at a point break that’s exposed to the SW swell, and it’s an advanced wave. The first few days are a write-off, so save your energy. The wind is a mess and the surf quality is poor until later in the week.

Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are a no-go. The swell is there, but the wind’s howling cross-onshore and it’s choppy as hell. By Tuesday afternoon, the swell jumps up to 12 ft from the W, and the combined energy is pumping (2210), but it’s too big for this break. For a spot like this, that much west swell just closes out.

Wednesday the 16th is flat. Thursday the 17th is flat too with strong wind. Friday the 18th gives us a weak little 0.3 ft pulse from the SW with a very long 18 second period, but with light rain and cross-onshore wind, it’s not doing anything. Combined energy is just 12.

Now, we start to see a window open up. Saturday the 19th is marginal. The swell is 8 ft from the WSW with a moderate period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is a solid 1053, but the wind is a light cross-onshore. It’s a bit lumpy, and the tide could mess with it. It’s a “might be okay” kind of session, not a standout.

Sunday the 20th is tiny again. Not worth the paddle.

Then we hit Monday the 21st. The morning has a 6 ft SW swell, but the wind is onshore and combined energy is only 300 – pretty weak. The afternoon gets interesting, though. We see a 8 ft WNW swell with an 11 second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1439. Still, the wind’s onshore, and it’s labelled marginal.

The real star of this outlook is Tuesday the 22nd in the afternoon. Conditions turn glassy – dead calm, with a 6 ft WSW swell and a period of 10 seconds. Combined energy is 742. The wind is glass, and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is your window. The break is fairly consistent and exposed to the SW, but with that clean, glassy surface, the point should offer up some long, rideable lines. Crowds are possible here, so get out there early.

Wednesday the 23rd is small and clean again, but the swell drops to 4 ft with a short period. It’s surfable but ordinary.

Now, look ahead. Thursday the 24th is a big one, but it’s a problem. The morning has a 10 ft swell from the west with a 16 second period – that’s a serious groundswell. Combined energy is 5143. The afternoon pushes to 12 ft with a 15 second period and energy at 6218. The wind is glassy, but this is way too big for Inch Reefs. This is expert-only, and honestly, it’s likely closing out or just unsurfable for this setup. For a point break, a long period west swell of that size can be a beast.

Friday the 25th has a 8 ft WNW swell with a 12 second period, but the wind goes cross-shore. Combined energy is 1671. It’s marginal.

The last few days drop off again. Saturday the 26th through Tuesday the 29th are poor, with small, onshore swell and weak energy. The big exception is Sunday the 27th in the morning – a 15 ft WNW swell with glassy wind and combined energy of 4717. But again, that’s a monster. At that size, Inch Reefs is only for the brave and the very, very skilled.

Best bet in the whole outlook: Without a doubt, Tuesday the 22nd afternoon. Glassy conditions, a solid 6 ft swell, and clean lines. It’s not huge, but it’s the most rideable and enjoyable session in the next two weeks.

Honourable mention for the brave: Thursday the 24th, if you’re an expert and can handle 10 ft to 12 ft of glassy, long-period swell. That’s a big, powerful ocean.

For the rest of us, keep an eye on the long-range. A few promising pulses show up, but the wind and size are against us for most of it.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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