Inch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s ahead for us.

To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are gonna be a real mixed bag. The surf is mostly on the small side, and the wind is going to be your biggest enemy most days. We’ve got a few windows where it could be alright, but you’ll have to pick your moments.

The first real chance to get wet comes Tuesday morning, August 25th, at Inch Strand. We’re looking at a small but clean 4ft swell from the west, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the ESE, so conditions should be pretty clean. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (218). It’s not going to blow your mind, but you’ll get a few rides. Expect crowds possible, as it’s a beginner-friendly spot.

That’s about it for the good stuff early on. From Tuesday afternoon all the way through the rest of the week, things go flat or get blown out. We’ve got a stretch from Wednesday, August 26th, through to Monday, September 1st, that’s basically a write-off. The swell is either tiny, onshore, or both. On Wednesday morning, the 26th, the swell drops to 2ft, and it’s just not worth it. Thursday and Friday are even worse.

Towards the end of the first week, we start seeing some bigger swell, but it comes with brutal wind. On Saturday, August 30th, the swell picks up to 4ft from the SW, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, making it messy. The combined energy is moderate (193), but onshore wind will ruin it. Sunday and Monday are more of the same.

Now, things get interesting... but not in a good way. From Tuesday, September 1st, we’ve got a big pulse of swell rolling in, but it’s way too big for this break. Tuesday morning sees 10ft from the WSW with a 30 km/h cross-onshore wind. The combined energy is very strong (1574). This is for experts only, and even then, the wind is going to make it a washing machine. The same goes for Wednesday, September 2nd, with 8ft from the west. The afternoon of the 2nd actually has gentle wind, but the swell is still too big for a beginner spot.

After that, the wind goes absolutely nuts. On Thursday, September 3rd, we’ve got a 55 km/h onshore wind, which is just a gale. The surf is a mess. Friday, September 4th, through to Monday, September 8th, is all big, lumpy, and cross-onshore. The swell size is consistently over 8ft, with very strong combined energy (over 1000 most days), but the wind is relentless. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddling one.

The very end of the forecast, on Wednesday, September 9th, things calm down a bit. Wednesday morning sees 5ft from the WSW with a 11-second period. The wind is light onshore, so it’s marginal. The combined energy is moderate (533). It’s a maybe, but not a standout.

Honestly, there’s no true standout here. If you’re desperate, Tuesday morning, August 25th, is your best bet for a clean, small wave. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or way too big.

Rusty.

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