Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Inch Reefs is the only spot on the menu, a solid point break that loves a good SW groundswell. It’s going to be a real slow burner for a while though. We’re looking at some tiny, weak waves to kick things off and a whole lot of nothing before things finally wake up.

Right now, the surf is practically non-existent. This morning, Monday the 24th of August, we’ve got a tiny 0.7ft swell from the SSW with a long 14-second period, but the energy is weak at just 35. It’s clean enough with a light cross-off breeze, but there’s just no power. The afternoon doesn't get any better, still 0.7ft and a cross-shore wind. Honestly, you’d be wasting your time.

Tuesday the 25th is where we first see a pulse. The morning brings a 4ft W swell with a 9-second period. The combined energy jumps to 213, so there’s some moderate power behind it. The wind is light offshore from the ENE, so it should be clean. It’s surfable, and by far the best we’ve seen, but it’s still a pretty average day. The afternoon drops back to 3ft.

Wednesday the 26th starts with a glassy morning but the swell is only 2ft with a short 7-second period. It’s not worth suiting up.

Thursday the 27th has a tiny pulse of 2ft from the S in the afternoon, but it’s weak. We then hit a real dead zone from Friday the 28th all the way through to Monday the 31st. Just tiny, weak, or no swell with onshore and cross-shore winds. Not a single decent wave in that stretch.

Tuesday the 1st of September is still poor. A 3ft W swell with a short period and a light cross-onshore breeze. This is not the time.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting, but not for everyone. On Wednesday the 2nd of September, we see a massive 10ft W swell roll in with a 9-second period. The combined energy is enormous at 1534. But this point break is exposed, and that size is going to be a washing machine. It’s strictly for expert-level surfers only, and even then, the conditions aren't ideal with a cross-onshore breeze and chop. Beginners and intermediates need to stay well clear.

Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are a major drop-off again, with tiny 0.7ft to 1ft swells and strong winds. Not worth a look.

The real standout window opens on Saturday the 5th of September. The afternoon shows a 3ft W swell with a ridiculous 23-second period. That’s a very long-period groundswell. The combined energy is a massive 1173. The wind is cross-offshore, so it will be clean. However, these super long-period swells can be tricky at beach breaks, but for a point break like Inch Reefs, it will set up nicely. It’s a bit of a tease though, as the morning looks lumpy.

But the absolute highlight? Sunday the 6th of September. Saturday morning we get a 4ft swell, but it’s chopped out. Then Sunday morning delivers a solid 8ft W swell with a very long 17-second period. The combined energy is a staggering 3326. The wind drops to near glassy, just a slight offshore breeze. The afternoon holds at 8ft with the same long period. This is excellent, powerful surf for experienced surfers. It will be a proper heavy point break session. You will need to be on your game.

Monday the 7th gets too big again with 13ft to 15ft swelling, which is way out of control for this spot. Tuesday the 8th drops back to a lumpy 6ft.

So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly a write-off. The Tuesday the 25th session is the first real chance for a paddle. The standout, and the one to circle on your calendar, is Sunday the 6th of September for the big, clean, powerful groundswell. Inch Reefs can get crowded when it's good, and with a set-up like that, you can expect company.

Rusty.

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