Inch Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Alright, let's have a look at what's on offer for Inch Reefs over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, it's a bit of a mixed bag with a long, quiet spell in the middle, but there are a couple of sessions that'll get the blood pumping.

The first real standout window kicks off on Sunday the 27th of September. The whole week before that looks like a write-off, with days of messy, choppy, blown-out conditions or tiny swells. You're looking at a solid gap of nearly two weeks of poor surf before we get to the good stuff.

That Sunday morning (27th September) is where it's at. We've got a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the WSW, and the real beauty is the wind: light cross-offshore from the North at just 6 mph. That's gonna keep the face of the waves clean as a whistle. The wave energy is pumping at 1630 (strong to very strong), so there's plenty of power. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, which is fine. Now, 8ft is pushing into expert territory, and for a point break like Inch Reefs, that long-period groundswell (10 seconds) will really line up and offer some proper walls. The swell direction is coming from the WSW, which is bang on the optimum direction of SW for this spot. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so you might have to share, but for that quality, it's worth it. This is the pick of the forecast.

The Sunday afternoon (27th) sees the swell bumping up a touch more to 10ft from the WSW with that long 11-second period and even more energy (1720). The wind stays light cross-offshore from the NNE at 6 mph. However, that 10ft is getting really big for this break, maybe too big even for experts. It's a fine line, but the morning is the safer bet.

Then, Monday morning (28th September) offers a final little window. The swell drops back to a more manageable 4ft from the WSW, with a period of 8 seconds. The big plus here is that the wind goes glassy – dead calm, offshore from the ESE at just 3 mph. That'll make for some silky smooth, clean conditions. The wave energy is moderate (233). This is a great option if the Sunday is too big, offering clean, fun-sized waves for the crew on a longboard or a fish.

The long-range stuff on the 23rd of September is a tease – another 10ft WSW swell with a 10-second period and huge energy (1913), but with a cross-shore wind that might make it a bit lumpy. The size and wind combo make it a more promising option for the kite crew than for paddle surfing that day. The rest of the period is pretty much a no-go with onshore winds or tiny, weak swell.

So, to sum it up: endure the drought, then be on it for Sunday the 27th of September morning for the best chance at some powerful, clean waves.

Rusty.

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