Surf Forecasts:
Pon. Inlet surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with 78 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pon. Inlet in the next 16 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pon. Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s on offer for the local waters. Let’s talk about Pon. Inlet.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s gonna be a long, flat spell. The forecast is dry for the next 16 days. We’re staring down the barrel of tiny, weak swell that just doesn’t have the goods. The first real chance to get wet is a week away, on Sunday, August 2nd, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about.
The water temp is sitting at 83°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Sunday the 2nd is the only day that even scrapes a "surfable" rating. The afternoon sees a weak 3ft swell bumping up from the ESE, with a combined wave energy of (78). The period is a short, choppy 8 seconds. The wind will be offshore from the WSW at 12 mph, which will keep the surface clean. But honestly, this is a beginner-level wave at a beach/jetty break. It’s not going to have any power or shape. It’s a session for the soft-top crew, not for anyone looking for a proper wave.
The rest of the window is a total write-off. From July 30th right through to August 14th, every single morning and afternoon is described as "poor surf conditions." The swell rarely gets above 2ft, and when it does, the period is often under 8 seconds, making for a messy, bumpy ocean. There are a few moments of glassy conditions – like the morning of Thursday, August 6th, and Friday, August 7th – but with almost no swell, it’s just a flat, calm lake.
The only true standout? There isn’t one. The best you can hope for is a 3ft, clean, offshore wind session on the 2nd of August. But for a consistent, experienced surfer, there’s nothing here. This is a kite surfer’s forecast more than a paddle surfer’s, with that cross-off and cross-shore wind setup.
Stick with the longboards and the summer vibes, but don’t expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 71mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 4 | E 9 | ESE 3 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 4 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 22 | 22 | 78 | 45 | 32 | 24 | 50 | 29 | 44 | 44 | 29 | 18 | 31 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:35PM1.35m | 9:53AM1.10m | 10:09PM1.32m | 10:31AM1.14m | 10:44PM1.28m | 11:10AM1.19m | 11:20PM1.24m | 11:52AM1.24m | 00:00AM1.19m | 12:39PM1.29m | 00:46AM1.14m | 1:32PM1.34m | 1:38AM1.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:05PM0.02m | 3:52AM0.03m | 3:45PM0.03m | 4:25AM0.02m | 4:26PM0.06m | 4:59AM0.02m | 5:11PM0.10m | 5:34AM0.03m | 6:00PM0.15m | 6:15AM0.03m | 6:55PM0.20m | 7:03AM0.04m | 7:58PM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — |
mm | 26 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 13 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 32 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 28 | 32 | 36 | 28 | 33 | 34 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 4 | ESE 6 | N 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | N 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | N 6 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | — | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 22 | 1 | 45 | 32 | 1 | 50 | 29 | 44 | — | 29 | 18 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 4 | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | NE 7 | — | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | — | 7 | 7 | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 7 | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | — | W 3 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | W 3 | — | ESE 8 | WSW 3 | — | ESE 4 | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | ESE 4 | — |
| kJ | 20 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | 78 | 1 | — | 24 | — | — | — | 44 | — | 7 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1433 | 76 | 482 | 1594 | 1148 | 1233 | 457 | 75 | 1233 | 0 | 13 | 75 | 75 | 4 | 75 | 13 | 4 | 75 | 1919 | 128 |
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