Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, W swell with 696 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with WNW 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 10s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, giving you the straight-up story for the next couple of weeks at Inch Reefs. It's a bit of a mixed bag, so let's break it down.
First thing, we're looking at a real slow start. The first five days are pretty much a write-off for any decent paddle. It's not until the 10th of August that we get a little glimmer of hope, but even then, it's a struggle.
The 10th of August (Monday morning) finally sees a bit of relief. The swell is tiny, about 3 feet from the west, and the energy is weak (76). What makes it stand out is the glassy conditions. When the wind is dead flat like that, you can make the most of the smallest waves. But don't get your hopes up, it's still pretty ordinary.
The action really starts to pick up on the 13th of August (Thursday morning). The swell jumps to 6 feet from the west, and the energy is building fast (630). The wind is light cross-onshore, which isn't perfect, but it's surfable. This is when you want to start paying attention. The afternoon on the 14th of August (Friday) is even better. We've got a 5 feet west-southwest swell with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the north-northwest. The energy is getting solid (294). This is shaping up to be the best session of the first week.
Now, a real standout is the 18th of August (Tuesday morning). That's the one to circle on the calendar. The swell is a solid 6 feet from the west, and the energy is strong (344). But the real kicker is the glassy conditions. When it's that clean and lined up, a point break like Inch Reefs can be a dream. The crowd could be there though, so get out early. This is the best of the lot.
The 19th of August (Wednesday) is a big day for size, pushing 8 to 8 feet from the west and west-northwest. The energy is very strong (778-883). But the wind is howling cross-shore, making it a messy, choppy mess. For the average punter, this is gonna be a tough, frustrating day. It's really only for the experts who can handle the power and the chop. For a kite surfer, this setup would be a whole different story.
The second week fades out again. The 20th of August (Thursday) drops to a tiny 0.7 feet, and the energy is gone (23). The last call on the 22nd of August (Saturday) is a complete no-go with 28 mph winds and a wobbly cross-chop.
So, the takeaway is this: wait for the 14th of August for a clean session, but the real winner is the 18th of August. Get on it if you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SSW 12 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 |
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 kJ | 25 | 14 | 17 | 183 | 138 | 41 | 18 | 10 | 101 | 76 | 55 | 37 | 49 | 297 | 402 | 314 | 221 | 248 | 630 | 460 | 311 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:50AM2.72m | 00:29AM2.66m | 1:11PM2.74m | 1:55AM2.73m | 2:29PM2.91m | 3:10AM2.92m | 3:34PM3.16m | 4:10AM3.16m | 4:28PM3.42m | 5:01AM3.37m | 5:15PM3.63m | 5:47AM3.52m | 5:59PM3.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:16AM0.90m | 6:01PM0.99m | 6:41AM0.97m | 7:32PM0.91m | 8:06AM0.89m | 8:49PM0.68m | 9:14AM0.69m | 9:49PM0.39m | 10:10AM0.48m | 10:41PM0.13m | 10:57AM0.29m | 11:26PM-0.06m | 11:41AM0.17m | 00:09AM-0.15m | |||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | NW 9 | N 10 | N 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 135 | 640 | 588 | 266 | 199 | 299 | 280 | 251 | 101 | 76 | 115 | 177 | 94 | 297 | 402 | 314 | 221 | 181 | 630 | 460 | 311 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SSW 12 | SW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 9 | W 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | W 11 | N 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 25 | 14 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 41 | 18 | 37 | 97 | 91 | 55 | 62 | 34 | 65 | 25 | 13 | 5 | 248 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 5 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | NW 11 | N 12 | W 7 | WSW 12 | NW 8 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 12 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | S 14 |
| kJ | 4 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 29 | 25 | 37 | 49 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 9 | 183 | 138 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 13 | 48 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 208 | 27 | 14 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 14 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 39 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 |
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