Surf Forecasts:
The Inlet and Pier surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSE swell with 89 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Inlet and Pier this week:
The surf forecast for The Inlet and Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Inlet and Pier in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Inlet and Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s get into it. I’ve been staring at the charts for The Inlet and Pier, and honestly, it’s a tough stretch. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but it’s looking like a real dry spell for any decent waves. The whole forecast is a bit of a bummer, with nothing that’s really worth paddling out for.
The first few days are a write-off. Thursday the 6th has a tiny 3ft swell from the SSE, but it’s short period windswell at 6 seconds and the combined energy is a weak 41. The wind is a cross-off, so the surface might look clean, but there’s just no push to it. Friday the 7th is even worse, with the swell dropping to 0.3ft. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat, clean but tiny conditions through the weekend and into the next week. The 10th of August has a little 2ft bump, but it’s short period and cross-shore wind, so it’s not going to offer anything.
The middle of the week around the 12th sees a tiny 1ft bump, but again, it’s weak and short period. We’re looking at a real blank run here. The water temperature is sitting at a warm 77°, which is about normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing that’s normal.
The only faint glimmer comes right at the very end. On Thursday the 20th of August, we see a bit of a pulse. The swell picks up to 3ft in the morning and 4ft in the afternoon from the south, with a 4-second period. The combined energy reaches 75 (morning) and 75 (afternoon), which is still weak but the best we’ll see. The morning has a gentle offshore wind (WSW), which is a major positive and will keep it clean. The afternoon has a cross-off breeze. It’s still very small and weak, but it’s the only thing that’s even close to surfable.
The very last day, Friday the 21st, is glassy with a tiny 0.7ft swell and a 14-second period, but that’s more of a long period ripple than a wave. It’s just too flat. This is a spot that’s very consistent, so this extended run of poor conditions is a bit of a surprise, but that’s the way it’s looking. For now, just keep the board in the car and the wax on the shelf. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.
Take it easy,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 | E 9 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | E 8 | E 9 | E 11 | ESE 7 | E 10 | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | E 11 |
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 kJ | 37 | 37 | 64 | 2 | 39 | 64 | 33 | 41 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:10PM1.21m | 2:27AM0.88m | 3:16PM1.25m | 3:33AM0.86m | 4:22PM1.30m | 4:39AM0.88m | 5:25PM1.35m | 5:41AM0.94m | 6:23PM1.40m | 6:39AM1.00m | 7:17PM1.42m | 7:34AM1.07m | 8:08PM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:42PM0.20m | 8:39AM0.08m | 9:49PM0.19m | 9:41AM0.05m | 10:57PM0.15m | 10:45AM0.00m | 00:00AM0.09m | 11:49AM-0.06m | 00:57AM0.03m | 12:49PM-0.12m | 1:47AM-0.03m | 1:44PM-0.15m | 2:33AM-0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 6 | 2 | 33 | 22 | 1 | 40 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 7 | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 7 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | SSE 6 | — |
| kJ | 37 | 37 | 64 | 39 | 39 | 64 | 33 | 41 | 97 | 78 | 36 | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 10 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 213 | 1070 | 207 | 43 | 1436 | 0 | 50 | 43 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 71 | 355 | 1060 | 666 | 2241 | 2563 | 388 | 355 | 1194 | 299 |
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