The Inlet and Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s on the table for The Inlet and Pier over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a whole heap of days with nothing worthwhile, from now all the way through to the end of the run. The water is sitting at a very unusual 80°F for this time of year, which is a solid 7°F warmer than normal – that’s a real standout for the area.

The first good chunk of the forecast, from Monday the 6th right through to the end of the second week, is just flat or junk. We get tiny bumps between 1 ft and 4 ft for most of the first week, but the combined energy is weak (usually between 4 and 93), the wind is all cross or onshore making it choppy, and the comments just say "poor surf conditions" every time. There’s nothing to get excited about.

Honestly, the only small glimmer in the whole window is on Friday the 17th of July. You’ll see a tiny little 0.3 ft groundswell from the east with a very long 15-second period. The combined energy is only 5, so it's nothing special. But around midday, the wind goes glassy – absolutely dead calm. That’s a rare bit of clean, smooth conditions. It’s not going to be surfable for a paddle, but if you have a longboard and a prayer, you might find a tiny ripple. For anyone else, this setup with the ultra-long period on a beach/jetty is more suited to a kite than a paddle.

That Friday afternoon is the only mention of "glassy" in the entire 16 days. The rest is a long, dry spell. After that, Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th of July are back to tiny 0.3 ft surf and mostly poor conditions. It’s a blank run, plain and simple.

So, my honest take? There are no standout days. No real surf to speak of. Hang your boards up for a bit and wait for the next swell. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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