The Inlet and Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.33° N 75.08° W

The Inlet and Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Inlet and Pier sea temperature is
25.6°C
2.7° 

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 4 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 5s period, S swell with 112 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 1.4m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 9th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 5s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, ol’ mate Rusty here, takin’ a look at the charts for your local spot. Gotta be straight with ya – it’s a tough run ahead. We’re lookin’ at a long ol’ gap where the ocean’s just not playin’ ball.

We start off on Friday the 4th of September. The Inlet and Pier is flat out ugly. The swell’s a tiny 1.0ft from the ESE with a weak energy reading of just 15, and the period’s a snappy 8 seconds – nothin’ exciting. The water’s 78°F, which is a solid 5°F warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s like a warm bath, but that’s about the only positive. Friday afternoon gives us a little window with a glassy north wind at 3 mph, but with no wave power it’s just a calm paddle, not a surf.

Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are just as grim – tiny swell, poor energy levels, and cross-onshore winds messin’ up what little there is. Monday the 7th through to Sunday the 13th of September is a brutal blank run. The swell barely flickers, never crackin’ a score, with the combined energy stayin’ below 100 the whole time. The wind’s all over the shop: offshores, cross-offs, and onshores, none of which can fix the fact there’s no real surf.

We finally see a flicker of life on Thursday the 17th of September morning. The swell bumps up to 2ft from the NE, period’s a dud at 5 seconds, energy hits 37. Wind is a clean cross-off from the SW at 9 mph, so it’ll be smooth on the surface, but the waves are weak and sloppy. Not worth gettin’ excited about.

Friday the 18th of September afternoon is the first time we get a ‘surfable’ nod from the ocean – a 2ft E swell, period of 6 seconds, and combined energy of 59. The wind is a light cross-off from the SSW at 6 mph, keepin’ it clean. But mate, it’s tiny, and the energy is still low. It’s an ordinary day, but after this drought, we’ll take what we can get.

The wind then shifts to a stronger cross-onshore on Saturday the 19th, and it’s back to messy, chop city.

If you’re lookin’ for a standout, there just isn’t one. The only half-decent chance is Friday the 18th afternoon – but it’s small, weak, and only just surfable. For beginners, it’s fine ‘cause it’s tiny, but don’t expect any juice.

The Inlet and Pier is a beach and jetty setup. With this kind of weak, short-period junk and messy winds, it’s lookin’ more like a kite surfer’s playground than a paddle surfer’s dream. It’s been a long, quiet stretch, but with a spot that’s very consistent, it tends not to stay this flat forever. Forecasts can change.

Signin’ off,
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon morning, strong winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
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0
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0
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
ENE
6
0.4
E
8
1
ENE
5
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
1.1
S
5
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
13
6
6
6
8
18
47
44
68
47
29
32
18
16
8
51
8
8
8
9
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
5
N
20
WSW
15
NNE
10
NE
5
WSW
25
ENE
25
ENE
10
E
10
NE
10
SE
10
SW
10
W
15
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
30
SSW
40
SW
25
W
25
NW
25
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
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on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:52PM1.26m
2:11AM0.87m
3:01PM1.26m
3:22AM0.87m
4:11PM1.28m
4:31AM0.91m
5:14PM1.31m
5:33AM0.99m
6:10PM1.34m
6:28AM1.08m
7:00PM1.34m
7:18AM1.17m
7:46PM1.32m
Low Tide
8:30PM0.23m
8:23AM0.12m
9:39PM0.23m
9:30AM0.10m
10:46PM0.19m
10:37AM0.06m
11:46PM0.13m
11:41AM0.01m
00:38AM0.06m
12:40PM-0.05m
1:24AM0.01m
1:33PM-0.08m
2:06AM-0.03m
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6:31
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7:25
7:23
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Temp °C
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27
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31
26
Feels °C
29
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25
24
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24
19
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27
27
23
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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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