
Surf Forecasts:
The Inlet and Pier surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, ENE swell with 87 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Inlet and Pier over the next 16 days.
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Alright, let’s break down The Inlet and Pier. It’s a beach and jetty spot, breaks pretty much all the time, but the forecast is a rough one. The water’s running at a wild 79°F, which is a huge 6°F above normal for July.
We’re looking at Sunday, July 5th, and for the next week and a half, there’s basically nothing worth paddling for. Swell is tiny, under 3 feet, with short weak periods. The combined wave energy is a joke, mostly in the teens and twenties (14 to 79 range). The wind is either onshore or cross-shore, making it choppy. Every day gets a zero rating. It’s a real drought.
There’s a big gap with no solid options from the 5th all the way until the morning of Monday, July 13th.
Finally, on Monday morning, July 13th, we get a little lift. A 2 ft SSE swell with a light offshore wind from the WSW. This is the first time it’s even “surfable but ordinary” – a score of 1 out of 10. The energy is still weak (63), and the period is only 4 seconds, so expect weak, crumbly waves. The afternoon is cleaner but the swell drops a little. That’s your first real chance.
The couple of days after that, July 14th through the 16th, stay small. The wind goes offshore and clean, which is great for the surface, but the swell is still under 3 feet. The energy is low (20 to 48). It’s a nice longboard session if you’re happy to scratch for tiny ones.
Then Friday, July 17th, we get a weird one. A 0.3 ft swell with a super long period of 15 seconds. That’s pure groundswell energy, but there’s no height to it. The combined energy is only 5. Cross-shore wind keeps it clean, but it’s just a ripple.
The rest of the run, from the 18th to the 20th, is more of the same: tiny, weak, and messy.
The only real standout in this whole 16-day window is that Monday morning, July 13th. It’s not great, but it’s the best you’re going to get. The winds will be glassy, and you will get wet. For everything else, leave the wetsuit in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 10 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | S 5 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
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14 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 17 | 62 | 75 | 66 | 48 | 34 | 25 | 17 | 34 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 66 | 82 | 59 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:14AM1.09m | 12:46PM1.03m | 1:00AM1.03m | 1:38PM1.09m | 1:53AM0.97m | 2:36PM1.15m | 2:52AM0.92m | 3:37PM1.23m | 3:54AM0.90m | 4:37PM1.31m | 4:55AM0.90m | 5:37PM1.38m | 5:55AM0.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:04PM0.16m | 6:37AM0.11m | 6:59PM0.18m | 7:22AM0.10m | 7:58PM0.18m | 8:11AM0.08m | 9:01PM0.17m | 9:04AM0.05m | 10:05PM0.14m | 10:01AM0.01m | 11:10PM0.09m | 11:01AM-0.04m | 00:13AM0.03m | 12:01PM-0.10m | |||||||
— | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | |
8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | 8:24 | |
mm | — | 3 | 1 | 10 | 16 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | E 6 | E 6 |
14 | 32 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 48 | 34 | 25 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 51 | 52 | 19 | 59 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ENE 7 | ESE 10 | E 7 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | SSE 7 | SE 10 |
— | 7 | — | — | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 37 | 10 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | — | — | NE 4 | E 10 | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | ESE 10 | ENE 7 | E 9 | — | — | SE 10 | SSE 6 |
— | 18 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | 8 | 4 | — | — | 9 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | S 4 | S 5 | — | WSW 3 | NW 2 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | — | — |
11 | 53 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 17 | 62 | 75 | 66 | — | — | — | 9 | 34 | — | 2 | 1 | 66 | 82 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1070 | 126 | 13 | 104 | 101 | 293 | 279 | 111 | 68 | 562 | 13 | 23 | 622 | 2 | 13 | 168 | 3 | 297 | 410 | 410 | 411 |
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Information about the The Inlet and Pier Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Inlet and Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Inlet and Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Inlet and Pier surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (The Inlet and Pier) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Inlet and Pier may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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