Injidup Carpark Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Injidup Carpark, a reef break that’s a bit of a wild card over the next couple of weeks. The water is sitting at 67°, which is a touch warmer than what you’d usually expect for this time of year — nothing crazy, but you’ll notice it if you’re used to the typical winter chill.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, with a big, messy 13ft SW swell and cross-onshore winds. The wave energy is pumping hard (6494), but the conditions are choppy and not much fun for paddle surfing. This continues through Wednesday afternoon and into Thursday morning, but that’s where things start to get interesting.

Thursday morning (13 August) is the real standout. The swell is still a solid 13ft from the SW, but the wind swings to a glassy northerly at 3 mph. The period is a long 16 seconds, which is proper groundswell — it’s got grunt and shape. The energy is massive (7979), but this is a reef break, so that long period should set up well. It’s going to be clean, powerful, and only for experts. The wave comment says “exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers,” and I’m not gonna argue with that. Crowds are possible here, but given the size and the reef, only the crew who know what they’re doing will be out.

Thursday afternoon stays good with a 13ft SW swell, 17-second period, and light cross-shore wind. Clean enough, but the morning is the pick.

Friday (14 August) keeps the run going. Morning has a 12ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NE. Clean, well-shaped, and still a solid size for experienced surfers. Afternoon glass off with a 10ft SW swell and 15-second period — smooth and clean again.

From Saturday (15 August) things start to drop off. The swell eases to 8ft, but the wind turns cross-shore and picks up, making it lumpy. By Sunday (16 August), it’s cross-shore and fresh, with a 10ft swell that’s messy. Not great.

Monday (17 August) is a write-off — light rain, onshore winds up to 31 mph, and a 8ft swell that’s blown out. The energy is still high (5568), but it’s not surfable. Monday afternoon gets even worse with a 15ft swell and strong cross-onshore winds. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

The middle of the week (18-21 August) is a rough patch. Swells stay big (13ft to 20ft), but the wind is consistently cross-onshore or onshore, often strong, and the wave energy is through the roof (up to 18772 on the 20th). It’s a mess. The reef will be handling a lot of water, but it’s not gonna be clean.

After a gap of several days of poor conditions, things start to look up again around Saturday 22 August. The wind swings to a cross-offshore southerly at 12 mph, and the swell is 13ft from the WSW with a 13-second period. It’s still big, but clean. The energy is 6351. This is a salvageable session for experienced surfers, but the wind is moderate, so it’s not Glassy.

Sunday 23 August is similar — 10ft SW swell, 15-second period, clean with cross-offshore wind. Not a standout, but a solid option for those who missed out earlier.

The real late-period highlight is Tuesday 25 August. The afternoon has a 16ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a clean cross-offshore southerly at 19 mph. The energy is nearly 10,000 (9907) — that’s a lot of power. This is a big, heavy, clean session for experts only. It’s promising, but it’s further out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

After that, the swell drops off again into Wednesday and Thursday (26-27 August), with smaller, cleaner surf on the 27th — 7ft to 8ft SW swells, long periods, and light cross-offshore winds. A nice way to wind down, but not the big show.

So, the best of the lot is Thursday morning 13 August — glassy, 13ft SW groundswell, and that reef setup. It’s the one to circle on the calendar. The second highlight is Tuesday 25 August afternoon, but it’s a long-range call and less certain.

Rusty.

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