Surf Forecasts:
Pon. Inlet surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, E swell with 103 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pon. Inlet this week:
The surf forecast for Pon. Inlet over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pon. Inlet in the next 16 days are 0.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pon. Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it—this 16-day stretch for Pon. Inlet is a dry spell. We’re staring at a long, flat start with nothing worth paddling out for until the morning of Wednesday, August 19th. That’s over a week of ankle-biters and junk conditions. It happens here, but it still stings.
That Wednesday morning is our only real glimmer. A little pulse from the east bumps the swell to about 2ft, with a period of 11 seconds, and a combined energy of 115 (moderate). The wind is light offshore from the WSW, keeping things clean. It’s rideable, but just barely—the conditions are ordinary, and the waves are small. This is the best on offer, but it’s strictly for beginners. Water temps are about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The rest of the window is a bust. After that Wednesday morning, the swell fades to nothing, and the wind turns onshore or cross-shore, ruining any chance of a decent wave. The afternoons are especially rough, with choppy cross-onshore breezes. Crowds are often a thing here, but with waves this poor, you’ll have the place to yourself.
If you’re really itching to get wet, the 19th morning is your only shot. Otherwise, leave the board at home and keep an eye on the charts. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 23 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 51 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:09AM1.25m | 8:39PM1.57m | 9:01AM1.30m | 9:27PM1.52m | 9:51AM1.34m | 10:13PM1.44m | 10:39AM1.34m | 10:57PM1.34m | 11:27AM1.33m | 11:41PM1.23m | 12:14PM1.30m | 00:25AM1.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:07AM-0.07m | 2:08PM-0.18m | 2:56AM-0.12m | 3:02PM-0.16m | 3:43AM-0.13m | 3:55PM-0.12m | 4:28AM-0.11m | 4:48PM-0.04m | 5:12AM-0.06m | 5:40PM0.06m | 5:56AM0.02m | 6:34PM0.16m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | 8:07 | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 32 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 36 | 35 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 5 | E 13 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | NE 10 | ESE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | NE 9 | NE 8 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 8 | NE 12 | ESE 4 | NE 11 | ESE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ESE 8 | E 9 | NNW 4 | E 16 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | E 11 | E 8 | — | NE 8 | E 8 | E 14 | E 13 | — | NE 12 | — | NE 11 | — | — | NE 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | — | SSE 2 | — | ESE 8 | SE 4 | — | ESE 3 | — | — | ESE 8 | WSW 3 | NW 3 | — | WNW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 23 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | 51 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 680 | 480 | 128 | 1453 | 1283 | 1828 | 1460 | 1283 | 888 | 675 | 323 | 1919 | 500 | 75 | 49 | 75 | 457 | 236 | 75 |
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