Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SW swell with 150 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 (Aug 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s 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 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the cards for Inch Reefs over the next couple of weeks. I’ve got to be straight with you—this is a tough run. We’re looking at a long, barren stretch with very little to get excited about.
The overall pattern is flat and weak. For the first week or more, there’s just nothing doing. The swell is tiny, the energy is next to nothing, and what little bump we get is mostly blown out or from the wrong angle. You’ll be waiting a good while for anything remotely rideable. There’s a gap of about 4 to 5 days with no real surf to recommend at all, just small dribble.
The first faint glimmer comes on Sunday afternoon, August 2nd. We’ve got a tiny southwest swell, only 3ft, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a weak 125 (moderate). The wind swings northeast at 3 mph, going offshore, so it’ll be clean. Honestly, this is surfable but very ordinary—nothing to race for.
Monday morning, August 3rd is similar. A 2ft southwest swell, 8-second period, with 67 energy. The wind is a gentle northeast offshore at 9 mph, keeping it clean. Again, just ankle-to-knee high dribble. The standout? There isn’t one on this forecast. It’s all poor.
After that, it’s back to tiny, weak pulses through the rest of the first week and into the second. Saturday morning, August 8th shows a 1ft southwest swell with 11-second period and 72 energy (moderate), but it’s ordinary at best. Wednesday afternoon, August 12th and Thursday, August 13th offer the last chance, with 2ft southwest swells and clean northeast to north-northwest winds. Still, these are marginal waves for a point break like Inch Reefs.
The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year—not a major talking point.
Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle, the cleanest windows look like Sunday the 2nd afternoon or Monday the 3rd morning. But don’t expect much. For the rest of it, this is a blank run. Sometimes it’s just like that around here. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the board in the car.
Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 13 | S 13 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | W 11 | W 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 159 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 33 | 46 | 41 | 39 | 23 | 48 | 125 | 132 | 67 | 56 | 22 | 12 | 9 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:41PM3.24m | 6:05AM3.10m | 6:15PM3.33m | 6:39AM3.16m | 6:47PM3.38m | 7:12AM3.19m | 7:20PM3.37m | 7:46AM3.18m | 7:55PM3.31m | 8:22AM3.13m | 8:31PM3.20m | 9:01AM3.04m | 9:13PM3.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:49PM0.39m | 11:57AM0.51m | 00:22AM0.30m | 12:30PM0.46m | 00:54AM0.25m | 1:02PM0.46m | 1:26AM0.26m | 1:35PM0.49m | 1:59AM0.31m | 2:11PM0.56m | 2:35AM0.41m | 2:51PM0.66m | 3:17AM0.56m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 10 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 159 | 120 | 183 | 74 | 63 | 31 | 113 | 76 | 49 | 59 | 45 | 88 | 125 | 132 | 67 | 56 | 72 | 45 | 72 | 54 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | NNW 11 | N 9 | S 13 | S 11 | WSW 11 | N 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 11 | SSW 7 | N 9 |
| kJ | 26 | 23 | 81 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 29 | 46 | 41 | 39 | 23 | 48 | 86 | 80 | 55 | 37 | 51 | 112 | 9 | 42 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | N 9 | S 13 | S 5 | W 12 | S 10 | WSW 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 7 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | W 11 | W 10 |
| kJ | 17 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 62 | 58 | 56 | 27 | 22 | 12 | 9 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | NNW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 138 | 151 | 132 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | 31 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 398 | 110 | 565 | 378 | 243 | 15 | 601 | 243 | 14 | 382 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 110 | 110 | 409 |
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