Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, W swell with 2,491 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with WSW 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 (Sep 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) 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 4.0m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks look pretty grim for Inch Reefs, with only a couple of late standouts for the experienced crew.
We’re looking at a long, quiet spell right through the first week and more. The water temperature sits at 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a little extra warmth in the water, but you’ll need a decent suit for the long waits.
The first real action doesn’t kick off until Tuesday, 22nd September, and this one is for experts only. Late morning through afternoon, a massive WNW swell steps in at 12 ft, with a very long period of 14 seconds, packing a huge punch of energy (3888). This is a serious groundswell, too big and lined-up for a point break like Inch Reefs, likely to dump hard and fast. The wind is glassy from the ESE, so the surface will be clean, but unless you’re a seasoned charger, stay well clear.
Wednesday, 23rd September, is your best bet. Still a heavy duty swell at 8 ft from the WNW, with a long period of 11-12 seconds (energy around 1531-1977). This is still solid for advanced surfers. A light E wind keeps it clean all day, with cross-off conditions. The swell direction is a solid match for the optimum (SW). The reward will be big, powerful, and organized lines at this point, but it’s strictly for the experienced.
There’s not much else on the horizon. You get a brief glimpse of clean surf on Sunday, 20th September morning with a 7 ft W swell (686 energy) and light SSE breeze, but nothing special. By that final week, it’s small and messy. So, the standout is Wednesday the 23rd for the big-wave hunters, but for everyone else, the 16-day window is mostly a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 13 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 10 | S 13 | S 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | W 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 489 | 512 | 2491 | 815 | 885 | 664 | 375 | 286 | 222 | 342 | 465 | 830 | 821 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1299 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:38PM3.72m | 6:04AM3.59m | 6:15PM3.70m | 6:39AM3.56m | 6:52PM3.59m | 7:14AM3.44m | 7:27PM3.40m | 7:47AM3.26m | 8:03PM3.15m | 8:22AM3.04m | 8:41PM2.88m | 9:00AM2.79m | 9:25PM2.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:21AM0.15m | 11:45PM-0.12m | 11:58AM0.10m | 00:20AM-0.08m | 12:34PM0.14m | 00:54AM0.06m | 1:09PM0.25m | 1:27AM0.27m | 1:43PM0.43m | 2:00AM0.53m | 2:20PM0.66m | 2:36AM0.81m | 3:00PM0.91m | 3:17AM1.09m | |||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — |
mm | — | — | 16 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | 13 | 8 | 4 | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | — | WNW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 11 | W 10 | N 12 | S 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | N 8 | S 13 | N 9 | WNW 12 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 489 | 512 | — | 1488 | 885 | 664 | 375 | 286 | 141 | 59 | 187 | 830 | 73 | 2 | 2100 | 1130 | 61 | 3 | 6 | 3806 | 1731 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 11 | — | SW 15 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SW 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 13 | SW 11 | — | N 11 | N 7 | S 13 | S 10 | — | N 9 | W 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 92 | — | 8 | 1243 | 880 | 462 | 284 | 7 | 27 | 23 | 84 | 5 | — | 37 | 70 | 3 | 2 | — | 13 | 1299 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 18 | — | — | SW 15 | N 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | N 16 | W 13 | N 14 | SW 12 | — | — | S 11 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | SW 13 |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | — | 8 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 33 | 6 | — | — | 2 | 28 | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 13 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | — | W 10 | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2491 | 815 | — | — | — | — | 222 | 342 | 465 | — | 821 | 1467 | — | — | 942 | 1432 | 3716 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 98 | 11 | 380 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 374 | 11 | 397 | 1459 | 397 | 11 | 590 | 864 | 565 | 565 | 11 |
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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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