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The Inlet and Pier surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SE swell with 82 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Inlet and Pier this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Inlet and Pier in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Inlet and Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for The Inlet and Pier.
Honestly, mate, it's a grim stretch ahead. We're looking at a solid 16-day outlook, but the first real hope doesn't show up until late in the piece. The whole run is plagued by tiny, weak swell and a lot of cross-shore or cross-off wind that just isn't doing us any favours. The water temp is sitting around 76°F which is pretty average for this time of year, so that's one thing you won't have to complain about.
For the first week and a half, from the 30th of July right through to the 11th of August, it's a desert. The surf is tiny, mostly under 2 ft, with short, weak periods. The combined energy is pathetic, barely cracking double digits most days, and the "wave comment" is consistently "poor surf conditions." It's a real bummer. There's a brief moment on the 3rd of August with a 3 ft swell from the SE, but it's still a short period and the wind is messy. The Inlet and Pier is a very consistent spot, so this kind of flat spell is a bit of a shock, but it is what it is.
The only light at the end of the tunnel comes on the 12th of August. Wednesday morning sees a bump in swell to 5 ft from the SSE. It's a short period at 6 seconds, so it won't be the cleanest, but the combined energy jumps to 132 (moderate energy), which is the only real pulse in the whole forecast. The wind is light and cross-shore, so it'll be rideable, but with that short period, it's going to be a bit lumpy. Later that afternoon, the wind swings to a cross-off and the swell drops back to 3 ft.
After that, it's back to the doldrums. The morning of the 13th of August has a strong onshore wind from the east at 25 mph, making it a total write-off. The rest of the outlook fades out with tiny, weak swell.
So, if you're desperate, the 12th of August is your only real shot. It's not a stand-out by any stretch, but it's the only day with a pulse of energy. For a beach/jetty setup like this, the short period and light wind might mean it's a bit fat and featureless, but it's better than nothing. For everyone else, save your energy and wait for the next system.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | ESE 9 | S 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 13 | E 12 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
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 kJ | 31 | 28 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 36 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 79 | 73 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:43AM0.98m | 9:08PM1.27m | 9:24AM1.03m | 9:46PM1.25m | 10:05AM1.07m | 10:24PM1.21m | 10:46AM1.10m | 11:03PM1.16m | 11:30AM1.14m | 11:45PM1.09m | 12:17PM1.16m | 00:31AM1.01m | 1:10PM1.19m | 1:25AM0.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:42PM0.05m | 3:25AM0.09m | 3:23PM0.05m | 4:01AM0.08m | 4:06PM0.07m | 4:39AM0.08m | 4:53PM0.10m | 5:19AM0.08m | 5:43PM0.13m | 6:01AM0.09m | 6:38PM0.16m | 6:49AM0.09m | 7:38PM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 21 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 31 | 28 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 36 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 79 | 73 | 57 | 30 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 5 | — | E 6 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | — | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | — | — | — | E 13 | E 12 | NNE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | SE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | SSE 7 | S 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 3 | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 3 |
| kJ | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 17 | 7 | 22 | 15 | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 104 | 104 | 13 | 172 | 410 | 3 | 230 | 1060 | 411 | 1066 | 626 | 13 | 176 | 23 | 2 | 161 | 219 | 1066 | 2220 | 594 | 1063 |
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