Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, WNW swell with 151 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM.
| 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 (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s brewin’ at Inch Reefs.
First off, the next week or so is a bit of a bust. From Wednesday the 29th of July through to Monday the 3rd of August, it’s just a long stretch of poor surf – tiny little waves, awkward winds, and barely enough energy to float your board. The water’s sittin’ around 63°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, but that’s about the only good news.
We finally get a pulse on Thursday the 6th of August, with a swell from the south, but the period is short – only 6 to 7 seconds – and the wind’s cross-onshore, so it’s choppy and not worth the drive. The combined energy hits 230 by the afternoon, but it’s still a no-go.
Now, Friday the 7th of August is a whole different animal. The morning brings a massive 12ft swell from the west, with a 9-second period. The combined energy is a beast at 2196 – that’s some serious power. But here’s the thing: that’s way too big for this break. It’s expert-only, and with the wind onshore, it’s gonna be a chaotic, dangerous mess. If you’re a seasoned local and you know the reef, you might have a go, but it’s not for the faint of heart.
Saturday the 8th of August is the real sweet spot. The swell drops to a still-solid 8ft from the west, same period, but the wind turns clean cross-offshore from the ESE. The combined energy is still impressive at 842 to 898. This is the cleanest, most manageable big-wave window – good shape, good wind, and the reef should be firing. This is the one to circle on your calendar.
Sunday the 9th, the swell backs off a bit, but the afternoon glass-off with 6ft from the southwest and a 7-second period gives us clean, fun waves. The combined energy is 309 – moderate but workable. Monday the 10th holds similar energy, with clean cross-off winds and 6ft to 5ft swell – a solid session without the chaos.
After that, it drops off quick. Tuesday the 11th is fading, and from Wednesday the 12th onward, we’re back to tiny, weak surf.
So, the takeaway: Saturday the 8th of August is your best bet for clean, solid waves at Inch Reefs. Friday the 7th is for the big-wave crew only. Everything else is a rest day. Stay sharp.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 13 | S 13 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 197 | 187 | 143 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 33 | 64 | 57 | 39 | 27 | 30 | 51 | 76 | 70 | 53 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | 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 | 11:24AM0.60m | 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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 | 5:54 | — | — | 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 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 11 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 |
| kJ | 197 | 187 | 23 | 81 | 96 | 64 | 31 | 28 | 76 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 60 | 184 | 122 | 70 | 53 | 85 | 73 | 96 | 62 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | N 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | NNW 8 | N 9 | N 5 | N 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 25 | 26 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 33 | 64 | 57 | 39 | 27 | 26 | 51 | 76 | 56 | 56 | 21 | 22 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | W 10 | S 11 | S 6 | S 5 | W 12 | S 10 | S 12 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 10 | W 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 7 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 10 | 30 | 17 | 27 | 55 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | S 3 |
| kJ | 5 | — | 143 | 226 | 157 | 147 | 132 | 124 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 398 | 243 | 565 | 601 | 15 | 15 | 601 | 243 | 14 | 382 | 14 | 14 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 110 | 238 | 238 |
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