Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for our little patch of coast.

Right now, we're in a pretty flat spell. The first solid movement we see is toward the end of the month, but honestly, it's not looking great for a while. From now until the 5th of September, it's a whole lot of small, messy, or just plain bad surf. There are a few pulses of energy, like a 6.6ft swell on Sunday the 30th of August (combined energy of 666 - moderate wave energy), but the wind is all wrong, blowing onshore or cross-onshore, so it's a write-off. The water temp is sitting pretty warm, 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

There's a glimmer of hope on Saturday the 5th of September. We finally get some cleaner conditions with a light offshore breeze. The swell is a bit mixy at Inch Reefs (point break), pushing 5.9ft from the WSW in the morning and 4.3ft in the afternoon. The combined energy is moderate (463 and 249). It's a fairly consistent spot, but it's exposed to the SW, so it'll be handling that energy. The winds will be light and cross-offshore, making for some clean lines. This could be a decent day for the more advanced crew out there, as the size is getting into the fun zone.

Now, the real standout in this 16-day window is Monday the 7th of September. Hold onto your boards, because the combined energy hits a massive 2871 – that's very strong wave energy. We're looking at a solid 9.8ft swell from the west. However, this is a major caveat: at Inch Reefs, that is too big, even for the experienced locals. The forecast even says it's predicted to be too big for this break. So Monday is a day to watch from the cliffs or find somewhere very sheltered.

The best bet, and I'd put my money on this, is Tuesday the 8th of September. The swell dips slightly to 6.9ft from the WSW, but the big change is the wind. We've got a light offshore breeze from the NE, forecast to produce "very good surf conditions." The combined energy is still strong at 860. This is the day to circle on the calendar. It'll be a powerful, clean groundswell with a 10-second period, offering good shape and enough push for the advanced surfers who know how to handle a point break. It's an exposed spot, so it'll be handling all that west-southwest energy beautifully with that glassy morning wind. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get in early.

After that, the swell starts to fade and the wind swings onshore again, turning things lumpy and choppy through the 9th and into the second week.

So, to wrap it up: a long quiet spell, a brief chance on Saturday the 5th, but the real standout is Tuesday the 8th of September at Inch Reefs. Get ready for that one.

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