Surf Forecasts:
The Inlet and Pier surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NE swell with 107 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with NE 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 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Inlet and Pier over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ our way.
Honestly, it’s a quiet stretch ahead for The Inlet and Pier (beach/jetty setup). The first solid week or so is pretty much a write-off for any decent paddle surf. You’ve got a long gap of tiny, weak swells and tricky winds to start. The first bit of real energy doesn't show until Sunday the 19th of July, and even then it’s not until the afternoon that we get a sniff of something rideable. Before that, you’re looking at knee-high waves with poor conditions – not worth getting wet for.
The standout, if you can call it that, is the afternoon of Sunday the 19th of July. Swell bumps to 4ft from the ENE, with a short period of 6 seconds. The real draw here is the offshore wind from the west, keepin' things clean. The combined wave energy hits a moderate 103, so there’s a bit of push behind it. It’s surfable, but the conditions are still very ordinary. This is really the only window that looks remotely appealing for a surf.
A close second, and only for the early birds, is Monday the 20th of July morning. The swell holds at 4ft from the ENE, but the wind is cross-shore from the north at 12 mph, so it’ll be a bit of a mess with chop. The energy is a touch higher at 157 (moderate), but that cross-chop will be frustrating. Not a day for beginners – that chest-to-head high swell will be punchy.
For the rest of the period, from the 21st onward, it’s back to tiny junky waves or flat spells. The water temperature was a very warm 79°F on the 12th, much warmer than normal for the time of year, so at least you won't need a thick wetsuit if you’re just having a paddle.
Bottom line: don’t hold your breath. There’s a small, clean window on the 19th afternoon if you’re desperate, but otherwise the forecast is a dud for any real quality surfing. The setup could be more interesting for the kite crowd when the wind picks up on the 18th and 19th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | S 4 | NE 4 |
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 kJ | 53 | 53 | 80 | 75 | 66 | 36 | 24 | 36 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 34 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 6:35PM1.44m | 6:52AM0.96m | 7:30PM1.47m | 7:49AM1.00m | 8:25PM1.47m | 8:44AM1.04m | 9:17PM1.44m | 9:38AM1.07m | 10:07PM1.37m | 10:30AM1.09m | 10:55PM1.27m | 11:21AM1.09m | 11:42PM1.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:01PM-0.10m | 1:11AM-0.02m | 12:59PM-0.16m | 2:05AM-0.07m | 1:55PM-0.19m | 2:56AM-0.10m | 2:50PM-0.20m | 3:45AM-0.11m | 3:44PM-0.16m | 4:33AM-0.09m | 4:38PM-0.10m | 5:20AM-0.06m | 5:34PM-0.02m | ||||||||
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 | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 29 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 10 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 9 | — | 66 | 36 | 24 | 36 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 6 | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | E 16 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 14 | E 14 | NE 4 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 3 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | 5 | 11 | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | — | E 15 | E 14 | — | — | E 13 | E 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | S 5 | — | N 3 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | S 4 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 53 | 53 | 80 | 75 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | 10 | 15 | — | 7 | — | 1 | — | 7 | 6 | 13 | 34 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 347 | 1194 | 429 | 1113 | 1075 | 23 | 3 | 230 | 176 | 51 | 457 | 135 | 411 | 2663 | 355 | 1326 | 2563 | 1060 | 1068 | 668 | 9 |
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