Inch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Inch Strand over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you—this one's a bit of a mixed bag, and honestly, it's looking like a bit of a frustrating stretch for a wave. The good news is, there are signs of life, but you're gonna have to pick your moments.

The water’s sitting at about 63°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a little bonus if you’re getting in.

The opening days are a write-off. Thursday and Friday this week are just ugly—poor conditions, messy wind, and barely a wave to speak of. You’re better off staying on land.

Saturday the 5th is still flat and messy. A tiny bit of swell shows up Saturday afternoon, but at only 4ft with a 5-second period and cross-shore wind, it’s gonna be a bumpy, weak mess.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting, but not for us beginners. Sunday the 6th sees a serious pulse of swell. We’re talking 8ft to 10ft from the SSW-WSW with moderate wave energy (789 to 1795). The wind is light and cross-onshore, but that swell is just too big for this break. This one is strictly for the experts, and even then, it’s on the edge of what’s doable. Monday the 7th is similar—big, raw, and overpowering, with the energy spiking to a very strong 3265. Not a beginner’s game.

We get a bit of a lull through the middle of the week (8th to 12th), with tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. Thursday the 10th has a 7ft swell from the west, but it’s blown out by onshore wind. Not worth it.

Alright, here’s the standout window, and it’s the only real highlight in the whole 16-day run. Monday the 14th of September is your day. The morning is looking *glassy*—dead calm wind from the WSW at 3 mph. The swell is a clean 6ft from the WSW with an 8-second period, delivering moderate energy (474). The conditions are described as "glassy," and that’s music to my ears. It’s a beginner-friendly break, but that 6ft is getting towards the top end for learners. For the intermediate crew, that’s a solid, clean option. Just be aware the crowds are sometimes around here.

Tuesday the 15th drops off a cliff again, back to flatness. There’s a little bump on Wednesday the 16th (4ft from the W), but it’s marginal.

The final weekend (17th-18th) looks blown out by a fresh westerly wind, with some small, lumpy swell that’s not gonna do much for the paddle crew.

So, to wrap it up: the only real call to action is Monday morning, September 14th. Light winds, clean 6ft swell—that’s your best shot. Everything else is either too big, too small, or too windy. Don't hold your breath for the rest.

Rusty.

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