Surf Forecasts:
The Inlet and Pier surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 250 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 (Sep 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 (Sep 02) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Inlet and Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what The Inlet and Pier has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – this is a tough stretch. We're looking at a long, dry spell of small, weak surf that's gonna test your patience. The water is sitting at a toasty 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be cold while you're sitting there waiting.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn't arrive until Monday, September 15th. That's the standout. On Tuesday morning, September 15th, we finally get some life. Expect clean, 5ft surf from the ENE. The combined swell energy is strong at 299, and with a light cross-offshore breeze, those waves are going to be well-shaped and clean. This is the one to aim for, but keep in mind this is a long-range call, so the forecast could still shift. The afternoon will see a slight drop and the wind will swing cross-shore, making things a bit less perfect.
Before that, there's a bit of a tease on Sunday, September 14th. The afternoon brings a bump to 5ft from the NE with a combined energy of 190. However, the wind is cross-shore and the period is a short 6 seconds, which usually means lumpy, weak lines. It's surfable, but the conditions will be far from the clean perfection we get the next day.
For the rest of the period, it's a real struggle. We're talking tiny waves, mostly below 2ft, with weak energy readings and often onshore winds. You'll see a few mornings with glassy conditions, like Monday, September 9th, but the swell is a mere 1ft. It's just not enough to do anything with. The Inlet and Pier is a beach and jetty setup, and with the constant small, onshore chop through the first week, it honestly looks more interesting for a kite session than a paddle surf. The crowds are often an issue here, but with this lack of surf, you might have the place to yourself anyway.
So, to sum it up: you're waiting until Monday, September 15th for the real deal. Keep an eye on the forecast as we get closer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 4 | ESE 8 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 37 | 78 | 65 | 43 | 33 | 38 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 164 | 214 | 206 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:19AM1.28m | 10:37PM1.15m | 11:04AM1.30m | 11:21PM1.07m | 11:53AM1.30m | 00:10AM0.99m | 12:48PM1.28m | 1:06AM0.91m | 1:52PM1.26m | 2:11AM0.87m | 3:01PM1.26m | 3:22AM0.87m | 4:11PM1.28m | 4:31AM0.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:34PM0.07m | 4:46AM0.06m | 5:26PM0.12m | 5:31AM0.08m | 6:22PM0.17m | 6:22AM0.11m | 7:24PM0.21m | 7:20AM0.12m | 8:30PM0.23m | 8:23AM0.12m | 9:39PM0.23m | 9:30AM0.10m | 10:46PM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 4 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | S 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | NE 4 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 78 | 65 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 206 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | NE 5 | — | S 4 | S 4 | SE 12 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | S 5 | E 6 | S 6 | E 7 | — | — | SE 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 37 | 8 | 4 | 43 | 31 | 38 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | — | — | S 4 | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | ESE 8 | S 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 20 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 18 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNW 3 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 17 | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 2 | 3 | 164 | 214 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1150 | 304 | 304 | 304 | 13 | 0 | 185 | 1152 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 9 | 3 | 168 | 273 | 429 | 1060 | 2098 | 297 | 562 | 449 |
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