The Inlet and Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.33° N 75.08° W

The Inlet and Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Inlet and Pier sea temperature is
24.1° C
0.1° 

The Inlet and Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Inlet and Pier surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, SSE swell with 87 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Inlet and Pier in the next 16 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 29th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 29th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 28th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Inlet and Pier over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for The Inlet and Pier over the next couple of weeks.

Truth is, mate, it’s a pretty flat and quiet run. The swell is tiny and the conditions are mostly ordinary, so you’re looking at a long stretch of nothing much to get excited about. The first real blip of interest doesn’t show up until the afternoon of Tuesday the 11th of August, when a bit of a pulse arrives. That’s your one standout, but even then it’s not a classic.

The whole forecast window is dominated by small, weak swell. The combined wave energy for most days sits under 100 (weak), mostly in the 30s and 40s, and often way lower. The water temperature is about 75°F – bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Tuesday 28th July – The Inlet and Pier: small swell around 1 ft to 3 ft from the ESE and S, with a short period of 4 to 8 seconds. Cross-offshore and cross winds in the 12 to 15 mph range. The surf is poor. Not worth a paddle.

Wednesday 29th July – A little more size, with 3 ft from the SE, period 7 seconds, combined energy 77 (weak). Morning winds are a light NW at 6 mph, cross-offshore, making it clean. Still, “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” sums it up – not a standout.

Thursday 30th July – Drops back to 2 ft from the SE. Winds are cross-offshore, but the weak energy (36–41) and tiny waves mean it’s poor.

Friday 31st July through to Monday 10th August – This is a long gap of poor surf. Swell heights stay under 1 ft, often 0.3 ft to 0.7 ft. Combined energy is mostly single digits or low teens. Winds are variable, mostly cross or onshore, with some glassy patches on Monday 3rd August. But even the glassy morning only has 1 ft from the SE – the energy is still just 31. It’s flat, mate. Not worth the walk.

Tuesday 11th August – Now here’s the one standout. The morning has 3 ft from the NNE with a period of just 4 seconds – that’s a short, weak windswell, but the wind is glassy out of the ENE at 3 mph. The combined energy is only 17, so it’s still weak. But the afternoon sees a jump: 5 ft from the NE, period 6 seconds, and combined energy spikes to 155 (moderate). That’s the biggest swell of the whole period, and the direction from the NE lines up nicely with the optimum swell direction. However, the wind is onshore at 9 mph from the ENE, and it’s a risk t-storm day. The break is a beach/jetty setup, so with that onshore wind, it’s going to be choppy. Still, if you’re desperate, this is your best shot – but it’s not for beginners, as 5 ft is a bit of a push. The short period means it’ll be soft and bumpy.

Wednesday 12th August – Back to 2 ft from the ENE, period 7 seconds, energy 58 (weak). Light cross-onshore wind. Poor again.

So, bottom line: the whole 16-day window is mostly flat and poor. The only real stand-out is the afternoon of Tuesday 11th August, with the biggest swell of the lot at 5 ft from the NE, but it’s not clean. If you’re a kiter, those breezy, small days might be more your thing, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a long wait for a very average wave.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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22
4
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27
38
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8
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20
19
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Wind (km/h)
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10
SW
10
NW
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NW
15
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NNW
15
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NNE
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SSE
15
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High Tide
7:49PM1.25m
8:01AM0.94m
8:29PM1.26m
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
Low Tide
1:18PM0.07m
2:14AM0.14m
2:00PM0.05m
2:49AM0.12m
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
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Temp °C
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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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