Surf Forecasts:
Inch Strand surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with 62 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inch Strand this week:
The surf forecast for Inch Strand over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inch Strand in the next 16 days are 0.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour for those who think that way.
The water is warm – 66°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year. Nice for a long sit.
The first real chance to get out is on Monday, 20th July. Inch Strand will see some tiny 2ft swell from the west with a period of 11 seconds. The wind is light from the northeast, making for clean conditions. The energy is weak (66), so it’s more about the glide than the power. The afternoon holds similar 2ft waves with a 10-second period and still cross-offshore breeze.
Tuesday 21st, the morning has 2ft waves with a 10-second period, light wind, but the energy drops to 59. Afternoon shrinks to 1ft. Not worth the wax.
Wednesday 22nd through Saturday 26th July stay small and weak. Wave heights are between 1.0ft and 2ft, periods are short (8 to 10 seconds). Winds are mostly light and cross-offshore, keeping it clean, but the energy is bottomed out. On Saturday 25th, the wind turns onshore from the southwest, making it even less interesting.
Sunday 26th July sees rain showers and cross-onshore winds up to 18 mph. Waves are still only 1ft. The next few days are choppy with onshore winds.
Tuesday 28th July shows a bump: 3ft swell from the west in the morning, period 8 seconds, and energy hits 157 (moderate). But the wind is onshore from the west at 15 mph, so it’s messy. The afternoon pushes to 3ft with 21 mph onshore winds – blown out and lumpy.
Wednesday 29th July has the strongest wind of the run – morning gusts up to 28 mph cross-onshore. The swell is 3ft with a 10-second period and energy of 125, but it’ll be a white-capped mess. With this wind and a beach setup, it’s more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing one.
Thursday 30th July morning has a short window of light cross-offshore wind from the southeast with 2ft waves, but it’s weak (37). After that, it’s back to onshore breezes and tiny leftover swell through to Saturday, 1st August.
So, the best call? Monday, 20th July morning, and maybe Friday 24th July afternoon when the wind is light and the waves are 2ft with a 10-second period. But really, there’s no heater here. Just small, clean, and very ordinary.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 21 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 62 | 57 | 56 | 48 | 46 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:48PM3.63m | 8:21AM3.35m | 8:33PM3.47m | 9:07AM3.18m | 9:19PM3.23m | 9:53AM2.99m | 10:07PM2.97m | 10:42AM2.80m | 11:00PM2.73m | 11:36AM2.64m | 00:02AM2.54m | 12:39PM2.54m | 1:14AM2.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:27PM0.27m | 1:58AM0.03m | 2:12PM0.40m | 2:42AM0.22m | 2:57PM0.58m | 3:28AM0.46m | 3:46PM0.78m | 4:16AM0.71m | 4:40PM0.97m | 5:10AM0.94m | 5:45PM1.11m | 6:15AM1.11m | 7:00PM1.17m | ||||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | W 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | N 5 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 21 | 22 | 38 | 31 | 4 | 125 | 75 | 28 | 62 | 57 | 56 | 48 | 46 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 13 | 19 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | NW 10 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 12 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 8 | SW 14 | N 6 |
| kJ | 17 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 10 | W 7 | WNW 13 | WSW 9 | SW 19 | S 13 | SW 7 | SW 7 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 14 | W 13 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 10 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NE 3 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 4 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 4 | N 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | — | N 3 | N 4 |
| kJ | 18 | 51 | 135 | 68 | 84 | 82 | 2 | 75 | 51 | 43 | 31 | 40 | 40 | 30 | 66 | 37 | 45 | 34 | — | 7 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 107 | 1463 | 34 | 20 | 637 | 34 | 20 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 379 | 5 | 292 | 649 | 47 | 386 | 358 | 40 |
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