
Surf Forecasts:
The Inlet and Pier surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with 88 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Inlet and Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on offer.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this forecast window for The Inlet and Pier is a tough one. We’re looking at a solid run of days where the surf is just flat or blown out. From now, right through most of the next two weeks, the swell is skinny and the conditions are ordinary. There’s a real gap here: nothing worth paddling out for from Saturday 8 August right through until Tuesday 19 August.
The first real chance of a wave comes on Wednesday morning, 19 August. It’s not much, but it’s something. Swell is tiny at 1ft from the SE, with a period of 9 seconds – short-period windswell, not much push. The combined swell energy is weak at 53, so you’ll be working for every ride. The water temperature is 78°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the water’s nice. The wind goes glassy early, dead calm, which is a rare treat for conditions. It’s a beach/jetty setup, so with that super long period seaweed? Nah, this is short-period stuff anyway – but the glassy morning will have it looking smooth. That’s your standout morning, but only if you’re desperate for a paddle. It’s very small, and it’s inconsistent – not gonna win any awards.
Then on the Wednesday afternoon, 19 August, the swell bumps up a notch to 4ft from the S with a short 5-second period. That’s a lot of whitewater and very little shape – combined energy is moderate at 135, but the period is so short it’ll be crumbly and weak. Winds go cross-off from the SSW at 10 mph, so it’s clean, but the waves are ordinary. For a beginner, anything over 5ft is getting too big, so 4ft is okay for most, but the quality just isn’t there.
The next flicker is on Thursday morning, 20 August. Swell is 2ft from the ESE with a long 11-second period – that’s a groundswell pulse, so it’ll have a bit more energy and shape despite the size. Combined energy is 79, still weak. Winds are glass again, which is beautiful, and the break is exposed to the swell. But it’s small and inconsistent – you’ll get occasional sets, but mostly waiting. This is the second stand-out window, but it’s only for those who really want to get wet.
After that, it’s back to small, messy junk through to the end of the forecast. Nothing else stands out. If you’re a kite surfer, those stronger afternoon winds around 17–20 August with the choppy conditions might look more interesting – for a paddle surfer, this is a frustrating stretch.
That’s the story. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 | S 5 | E 9 | ESE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | E 10 | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 11 | E 11 | S 6 | S 5 | ESE 9 | E 10 | SE 9 |
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35 | 29 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 2 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 34 | 8 | 2 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:26AM1.13m | 8:56PM1.37m | 9:16AM1.17m | 9:42PM1.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:36PM-0.16m | 3:17AM-0.08m | 3:27PM-0.12m | 4:00AM-0.07m | |||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 20 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SE 8 | E 9 | S 6 | ESE 7 | S 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 3 | SSE 5 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 |
13 | 23 | 1 | 25 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 23 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 8 | — | ESE 8 | E 9 | ESE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NE 4 | ESE 9 | NNW 3 | SE 9 |
35 | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | — | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 13 | E 10 | E 7 |
2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 2 | S 5 | S 6 | — | S 5 | S 5 | — | S 6 | — | — | NW 3 | — | SW 3 | — | WNW 3 | NNW 3 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | NNW 3 |
1 | 29 | 94 | — | 14 | 20 | — | 34 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 21 | 34 | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 172 | 43 | 13 | 13 | 188 | 340 | 1063 | 161 | 168 | 388 | 2563 | 482 | 482 | 222 | 101 | 304 | 2337 | 3 | 168 | 13 | 273 |
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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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