Surf Forecasts:
Inch Strand surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,086 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inch Strand in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 12s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inch Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let's have a look at what we've got for Inch Strand over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest.
The water’s running at 64°F right now, which is a solid 4°F warmer than what you’d expect for this time of year—pretty unusual, feels like a warm bath.
The first few days are a write-off. Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th are all tiny dribble and onshore junk, you’d be wasting your time.
Things start to get a bit more interesting on Sunday the 30th, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. The swell builds to 6ft from the WSW, with a 9-second period and some serious energy behind it (606). The issue is it's cross-on, and the forecast says it’s just too big for this break. That carries into Monday the 31st with a chunky 7ft swell from the W (1622 energy)—again, too big, and the wind is howling onshore at 12 mph. This stretch really isn't for the beginners; in fact, it's looking a bit more like a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.
The week that follows, from Tuesday the 1st through to Thursday the 3rd, is a mess of poor conditions and onshore wind. Lots of cross-on slop.
Now, listen—if you’re patient, there is one real glimmer. Friday the 4th of September morning is the standout. The swell drops to a more manageable 6ft from the WSW, with that 9-second groundswell period (536 energy), and the wind goes glassy. Zero wind. That is going to be clean. The swell is still a bit meaty, but for anyone with a bit of experience, Friday morning is the only time worth paddling out.
After that, it fades fast. The second week is tiny, with wind either onshore or cross-on, and the swell drops to a paltry 0.7ft to 2ft. Nothing to get excited about. There’s a clean window on the 10th with some light cross-offshore wind, but with only 0.7ft of swell, you’ll be floating more than surfing.
So, to sum it up: forget the first week and a half unless you’re after a big, onshore mess. Your one and only shot is Friday the 4th of September morning—glassy conditions, clean lines, and a solid 6ft of WSW groundswell. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7 | 7 | 12 | 211 | 290 | 630 | 579 | 736 | 561 | 339 | 286 | 228 | 253 | 202 | 292 | 503 | 559 | 380 | 980 | 999 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:46PM3.46m | 6:10AM3.35m | 6:18PM3.53m | 6:42AM3.40m | 6:51PM3.52m | 7:15AM3.39m | 7:26PM3.45m | 7:51AM3.31m | 8:05PM3.30m | 8:30AM3.17m | 8:48PM3.10m | 9:16AM2.98m | 9:42PM2.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:53PM0.13m | 12:03PM0.30m | 00:24AM0.07m | 12:35PM0.26m | 00:55AM0.08m | 1:08PM0.28m | 1:29AM0.17m | 1:45PM0.37m | 2:06AM0.33m | 2:25PM0.52m | 2:49AM0.55m | 3:14PM0.71m | 3:42AM0.81m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | 9 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | S 6 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 9 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 10 | N 9 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 47 | 18 | 12 | 211 | 290 | 630 | 579 | 736 | 561 | 339 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 202 | 54 | 96 | 43 | 424 | 980 | 999 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | S 6 | WNW 7 | NNW 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | — | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | N 7 | N 10 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | N 11 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 9 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | — | 75 | 43 | 13 | 12 | 30 | 4 | 53 | 60 | 21 | 54 | 37 | 60 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | NNW 6 | S 11 | SSE 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | — | — | N 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | — | SW 18 | N 9 | SW 15 | N 11 |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 25 | — | 13 | 14 | 57 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 8 | W 4 | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 44 | 6 | — | — | — | 147 | — | — | 286 | 228 | 253 | — | 292 | 503 | 559 | 380 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 546 | 353 | 353 | 176 | 17 | 17 | 75 | 136 | 364 | 17 | 17 | 378 | 18 | 5 | 240 | 790 | 136 | 943 | 562 | 136 |
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The above surf forecast table for Inch Strand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Inch Strand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Inch Strand surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Inch Strand) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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