Surf Forecasts:
The Inlet and Pier surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with 108 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with E 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Inlet and Pier in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Inlet and Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at The Inlet and Pier. I’ve got to be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty lean. We’ve got a solid six‑day stretch with barely a ripple worth paddling for. The first day that shows any kind of life is Sunday the 26th, and even then it’s only just surfable. After that, the surf goes quiet again until Monday the 3rd of August, when we get another small window. If you’re itching for a session, your best bet is that Sunday morning, but keep your expectations low.
Let’s run through it. Monday the 20th through Saturday the 25th – forget it. Tiny leftovers, onshore winds, no energy. Then Sunday the 26th, early doors, we’ve got a glassy morning with a light 2 ft ESE swell. The period is only 7 seconds, so it’s a short, weak little wave – combined energy sits at 69 (weak). The wind is glassy, which is a major plus – the surface will be clean. But it’s small and the swell direction is off the optimum NE, so don’t expect much push. Still, if you’re desperate, this is the only window that’s even close to rideable. The break is a beach/jetty setup, and it’s very consistent, but on a day like this consistency just means tiny, crumbly waves. The Inlet and Pier is an intermediate spot, and this swell is beginner‑friendly, but it’s pretty ordinary.
After that, the surf drops off again. We get a few days of flat or chopped‑out nothing until Monday the 3rd of August. That morning sees a 3 ft S swell, period 6 seconds – again short and weak. The wind is light cross‑offshore, which keeps it clean, and combined energy is 78 (still weak). The swell direction is from the south, not the preferred NE, so it won’t line up perfectly. It’s another marginal session, but if you’re keen, it’s the best of the second week. After that, the forecast fades back to tiny slop.
So, bottom line: we’ve got two very average mornings in a 16‑day window. The standout is definitely Sunday the 26th morning – glassy, small, but clean. The 3rd of August is a distant second. For the rest, it’s a waiting game. Hang in there, the ocean will turn around eventually. I’m Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | SE 7 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | N 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 |
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 kJ | 6 | 6 | 35 | 61 | 38 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 64 | 65 | 47 | 72 | 74 | 45 | 44 | 50 | 38 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 00:30AM1.04m | 1:04PM1.06m | 1:19AM0.92m | 1:59PM1.05m | 2:12AM0.84m | 2:57PM1.05m | 3:08AM0.78m | 3:54PM1.06m | 4:05AM0.76m | 4:48PM1.09m | 4:59AM0.77m | 5:38PM1.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:54AM0.04m | 7:29PM0.14m | 7:40AM0.09m | 8:29PM0.21m | 8:27AM0.14m | 9:31PM0.25m | 9:16AM0.17m | 10:34PM0.26m | 10:06AM0.18m | 11:33PM0.26m | 10:57AM0.17m | 00:21AM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | 8:21 | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 23 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | E 12 | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | E 6 |
| kJ | 15 | 11 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 135 | 86 | 51 | 45 | 35 | 18 | 51 | 45 | 33 | 28 | 38 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | SE 12 | — | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 19 | 34 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | NE 3 | SE 7 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 7 | — | N 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 35 | 61 | 38 | 94 | 267 | 171 | — | 26 | 64 | 65 | 47 | 72 | 74 | 45 | 44 | 50 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 168 | 299 | 304 | 629 | 1143 | 1143 | 251 | 95 | 2 | 68 | 271 | 410 | 70 | 70 | 438 | 23 | 70 | 429 | 0 |
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