Surf Forecasts:
The Inlet and Pier surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, ESE swell with 79 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Inlet and Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you—this 16-day stretch is a tough one for The Inlet and Pier. There’s no real surf on offer, nothing that’s worth paddling out for. We’re looking at a blank run that starts now and goes right through to the end of the forecast. I’d say it’s a dry spell that’s pretty much normal for this area when it turns quiet like this, but don’t lose hope; forecasts can change.
Let’s walk through it. The first week is a write-off. Saturday, August 29, you’ve got a tiny 3 ft swell from the ENE, but it’s short-period junk at 5 seconds and blown out with a 12 mph cross-onshore. The combined energy is sitting at a weak 45, and the water temperature anomaly is about average for this time of year—nothing to write home about. After that, it’s a grind of sub-2 ft waves, short periods, and mostly cross or cross-onshore winds all the way through to Thursday, September 3.
On Thursday morning, September 3, we get a small window of clean conditions with a light offshore wind from the west at 12 mph. The swell is tiny at 1 ft from the ESE, with a 9-second period and combined energy of 55. It’s surfable but very ordinary—barely a ripple. That’s about as good as it gets for the whole outlook.
There’s a slight uptick on Wednesday, September 9, with a 2 ft swell from the SE and a period hitting 12 seconds, which brings the combined energy up to 124—moderate energy for sure. But it’s messy with a 9 mph cross-onshore wind, so it’s not clean. Still, the longer period suggests a bit more shape, but with the wind against it, no dice.
The second week is more of the same: tiny swells, poor energy, and winds that never quite line up. Nothing stands out. If I had to pick the only time worth even looking, it’s that Thursday morning, September 3, with the offshore wind—but honestly, you’d be chasing 1 ft waves. Not my idea of a session.
This spot is a beach/jetty setup that’s exposed and very consistent, but when the swell is this small and the wind is this messy, it’s more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | ENE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 6 |
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 kJ | 26 | 27 | 16 | 17 | 25 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 37 | 79 | 67 | 44 | 32 | 20 | 14 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:38PM1.29m | 8:55AM1.19m | 9:17PM1.26m | 9:37AM1.24m | 9:56PM1.22m | 10:19AM1.28m | 10:37PM1.15m | 11:04AM1.30m | 11:21PM1.07m | 11:53AM1.30m | 00:10AM0.99m | 12:48PM1.28m | 1:06AM0.91m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:50AM0.07m | 3:03PM0.03m | 3:26AM0.05m | 3:47PM0.04m | 4:04AM0.05m | 4:34PM0.07m | 4:46AM0.06m | 5:26PM0.12m | 5:31AM0.08m | 6:22PM0.17m | 6:22AM0.11m | 7:24PM0.21m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | 7:36 | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 33 | 35 | 30 |
Feels °C | 28 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 33 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 26 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 25 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 20 | 79 | 67 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SE 12 | E 4 | E 5 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 37 | 6 | 12 | 44 | 32 | 20 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 5 | E 9 | E 6 | E 9 | — | — | — | E 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | — | S 5 | — | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | 5 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | S 3 | — | WNW 3 | N 4 |
| kJ | — | 27 | 14 | — | — | 5 | 15 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 256 | 281 | 304 | 304 | 253 | 225 | 104 | 304 | 1154 | 1149 | 304 | 79 | 23 | 176 | 2410 | 180 | 0 | 3 | 168 |
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