Surf Forecasts:
The Inlet and Pier surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NE swell with 292 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Inlet and Pier this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Inlet and Pier in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Inlet and Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about The Inlet and Pier. I’ve been staring at the numbers, and I’ll be honest – it’s a pretty grim outlook for the next couple of weeks. This is one of those stretches where the ocean is just taking a nap, and the paddle crew is going to be left high and dry.
Right from the start, on 13 July, it’s tiny. The swell is barely 3 ft, with a weak energy reading of 69, and it’s cross-on. The water is a balmy 79°, which is a massive 5° warmer than normal – that’s freakish for this time of year, feels like a hot bath. But the surf is so poor, you wouldn’t care. The first week is a total dud. From the 14th to the 19th, we’re talking about waves that are 1 ft or less, with energy readings dropping into the single digits. There’s a morning of glassy conditions on the 16th, but with only 0.7 ft of swell, it’s just a flat, shiny pond. Cross-shore and onshore winds are the main feature, and they’re not doing anyone any favors.
The 20th of July (Monday) is where things try to get interesting. The afternoon sees a pulse of 5 ft swell from the NE, but it’s straight onshore with a 20 km/h wind, and the period is a short, weak 6 seconds. The energy jumps to 191 (moderate), but the wind is making it a choppy, messy mess. For a surfer, that’s not a wave; that’s a kite-surfing chop-fest.
The 21st and 22nd of July are the next best, but they’re still not great. Tuesday the 21st has 5 ft from the ENE, with a period of 7 seconds and energy of 217 (moderate). The wind is cross-on or onshore, so it’s going to be lumpy and weak. Wednesday the 22nd is similar, with 4-5 ft from the E, but the cross-shore wind from the SSE at 20 km/h will chop it up. It’s rideable, but you’ll be fighting for a clean face.
The only true standout of the whole run is the afternoon of the 23rd of July (Thursday). The swell drops to 2 ft from the ENE, but the wind swings light offshore from the WNW at 10 km/h. The period is a short 6 seconds, and the energy is low at 34, but it’s clean. Offshore wind makes everything better, even if it’s small. That’s your window for a longboard or a small-wave board.
After that, the 24th to the 28th of July is a slow fade. There’s a bit of 3 ft swell on the 25th (Saturday), but it’s straight onshore, and the rest is below 2 ft with poor wind. The 26th and 27th have a bit of 3 ft from the SE, but it’s onshore and weak.
So, the bottom line: the first week is a dead loss. The second week has some moderate energy on the 20th-22nd, but the wind is a problem. The only clean, paddle-friendly window is the afternoon of the 23rd, and it’s small. For The Inlet and Pier, a dry spell like this is pretty normal for the season. It’s a tough call, but the forecasts can change. Stay tuned.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 63mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 3 | S 6 | E 13 | E 13 | ESE 3 | NE 2 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 60 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 130 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 12:12PM1.08m | 00:30AM1.04m | 1:04PM1.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:07AM-0.01m | 6:31PM0.07m | 6:54AM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 |
 | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | 8:20 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 52 | — | 1 | 6 | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 9 | S 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | ESE 8 | E 13 | E 13 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 3 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 60 | 19 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 53 | 34 | 4 | 116 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 9 | SE 5 | E 16 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | NE 4 | E 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | — | 16 | 1 | 5 | 6 | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | — | — | — | E 16 | — | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | N 3 | NE 4 | E 9 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 8 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | W 3 | SSW 4 | S 5 | — | S 5 | — | N 3 | NNE 4 | NNW 3 | — | SSE 3 | S 6 | — | — | SSE 7 | NE 2 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 23 | — | 11 | — | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | 5 | 130 | — | — | 68 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1321 | 13 | 51 | 561 | 253 | 304 | 196 | 13 | 1514 | 457 | 51 | 388 | 1070 | 1068 | 1066 | 1375 | 631 | 30 | 3 | 68 | 291 |
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