Foam

Right now Insidies is fair but firing hard, overhead and building, with 82 per cent groundswell at 14 seconds anchoring the face and a south swell angle that wraps in perfectly for this reef. The cross-shore wind from the west-north-west is holding the walls up cleanly enough this morning, but this is a steep, fast peak that demands confident, experienced surfers; the size alone (looks like 2.4–3.9 metres) and the pitch after take-off make it an intermediate-to-advanced break today, not a softer option. Water is warm at 25°C, and tide is barely moving, so mid-tide sits in your favour across the window.

By 3pm conditions hold much the same: same height, same cross-shore wind from the west. The swell is steady, the falling tide has room to run, and the day ends where it began. Evening light and wind pressure close that opportunity once 5pm passes.

Tomorrow looks good, with overhead waves (1.7–3.8 metres) and cleaner conditions in the morning before the breeze rises. The drop in size compared to today is real, but better shape and lighter wind make for cleaner faces; this reef still demands confident, experienced surfers who respect the power that comes with overhead groundswell. Commit to the early window if you plan to return.