Surf Forecasts:
Inch Reefs surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with 2,313 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inch Reefs in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 4.5m 12s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Reefs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk feet and degrees.
To be honest, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a struggle. The only break that’s even in the conversation is Inch Reefs, a tough advanced point break that faces the swell. The water is sitting at 63°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might be alright in a spring suit.
The first real chance to get wet is a long way off. The first week and a half is mostly a total loss. We’ve got a few days of poor surf and ugly conditions, with a couple of marginal ones on the 6th and 7th of September. The 6th shows a 8ft swell from the SW with a 10-second period, but the wind is onshore and the combined energy is 1092 – that’s a lot of power, but it’s messy. The 7th Monday morning is similar, with a 7ft west-southwest swell and a long 11-second period, but the onshore wind is ruining it.
Then there’s a real gap. From the 8th through the 11th, it’s basically flat or too choppy. The 12th and 13th offer a glimmer, but the conditions are still poor. The real standout is way out there.
Look ahead to Tuesday morning, 15th September. This is the one. The forecast is calling for a massive 12ft swell from the west-northwest, with a very long 15-second period. That’s some serious groundswell – the combined energy is a massive 5370 (strong to very strong). The wind is offshore from the northeast at 6 mph, so the faces will be clean. The catch? This is an advanced spot, and 12ft is expert-only territory. For strong surfers, this could be a magic session. The long period means it’ll be better at this point break, with more time between sets.
The 14th of September is a bit of a teaser, with a 2ft west swell and a 9-second period, but the wind is offshore and light. It’s surfable, but nothing special. The 15th afternoon and the following days die off again.
So, if you’re an expert, mark the 15th of September. Everything else, you’re just waiting. It’s not a classic stretch for this break, but that one morning could be a real treat.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu night, light winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 534 | 603 | 1370 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 36 | 112 | 224 | 339 | 1077 | 2313 | 1162 | 977 | 1055 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 31 | 131 | 503 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:42PM2.86m | 10:15AM2.79m | 10:54PM2.65m | 11:34AM2.66m | 00:27AM2.56m | 1:06PM2.70m | 1:58AM2.68m | 2:25PM2.91m | 3:08AM2.93m | 3:25PM3.19m | 4:01AM3.19m | 4:14PM3.44m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:14PM0.71m | 3:42AM0.81m | 4:19PM0.92m | 4:56AM1.04m | 5:53PM1.03m | 6:37AM1.11m | 7:35PM0.91m | 8:07AM0.97m | 8:49PM0.64m | 9:11AM0.72m | 9:43PM0.34m | 10:00AM0.48m | 10:28PM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — |
mm | — | 5 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SSW 12 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 9 |
| kJ | 58 | 81 | 32 | 54 | 53 | 3017 | 1221 | 511 | 224 | 339 | 15 | — | 216 | 141 | — | — | — | 525 | 165 | 88 | 45 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | N 10 | N 9 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 10 |
| kJ | 21 | 56 | 58 | 7 | 2 | 51 | 36 | 17 | 83 | 17 | 8 | — | 177 | — | — | — | — | 243 | 85 | 28 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | — |
| kJ | 54 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 52 | 7 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 31 | 18 | 23 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | — | — | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 6 | SW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | — | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 8 |
| kJ | 534 | 603 | 1370 | 5840 | 5186 | — | — | 112 | 109 | 240 | 1077 | 2313 | 1162 | 977 | 1055 | 1801 | 2051 | — | 31 | 131 | 503 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 243 | 11 | 139 | 505 | 565 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 596 | 11 | 139 | 243 | 110 | 139 | 565 | 110 | 7 | 15 | 7 |
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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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