Inch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Inch Strand.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf. We’ve got a long stretch of nothingness coming up. From today through to around the 27th of July, you’re basically looking at flat, messy, or just poor surf. There’s a solid gap of days with no real recommendation, so don’t bother rushing down with your board. The water temperature is sitting at 17°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s one small comfort if you’re just paddling around.

Now, things start to get a little interesting around the 28th of July. Tuesday morning shows a jump in the swell. We’re looking at 5 ft of swell from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds. That’s a moderate amount of energy coming in, with a combined energy of 316. It’s not huge, but it’s the first real pulse. The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the S, which will keep it reasonably clean, though there’s a slight cross-chop. This is about the best we’ve got in the whole window, but honestly, it’s still only marginal. The afternoon goes a bit onshore, so the morning is your time.

The 29th of July is much the same story – 5 ft from the W, 8-second period, light cross-onshore wind. Still a bit of energy (274 combined), but the wind isn’t doing us any favours. It’s surfable but not special.

Then we hit another flat spell until the 1st of August. Saturday morning the 1st of August brings a bigger pulse: 7 ft of SW swell, but it’s a short 8-second period. The combined energy is a strong 709, so there’s a lot of water moving, but that short period will make it a bit messy and crumbly. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s not clean. This is really only for the more experienced crew – over 8 ft and it’s expert-only territory, but this is right on the edge at 7 ft. Beginners, give this one a miss.

The 6th of August Thursday afternoon is interesting. We get 5 ft of swell from the SSE, but the period is a pathetic 5 seconds. The combined energy is 140, which is moderate, but the wind goes glassy with a slight air. That glassy surface is a major positive, but the swell is weak and short. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

If I had to pick one standout, it’s the 28th of July morning. That 5 ft WNW swell with the gentle cross-shore wind is the cleanest, most consistent option we’ve got. The 1st of August has more size, but the wind is worse. The 28th is your best bet, but don’t expect perfection.

Rusty

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