Injidup Carpark Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of groundswell on the way for Injidup Carpark, but the wind’s going to be the main player. This spot is a reef setup, pretty exposed to the southwest swell, and when it lines up it’s a ripper. Right now the water’s sitting at 65°, which is about average for this time of year, no surprises there. Let’s get into it.

We kick off Monday morning, the 14th of September, with a thumping 12 ft swell out of the WSW, period 14 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. The wind is a clean offshore from the ESE at 16 mph, and the wave energy is strong at 4686. This is excellent, heavy surf for experienced surfers only—over 8 ft, so leave the foamboards at home. It’s inconsistent here, and it can get a bit crowded sometimes, but with this size, it’ll sort the crew out. Monday afternoon holds the same size and quality, wind drops to a light 6 mph SE cross-off, still clean as a whistle.

Tuesday the 15th, still solid. Morning sees 10 ft SW swell, period 14 seconds, with an E wind at 16 mph cross-off. Energy is still strong at 3665. It’s a bit marginal due to tide, but the conditions are clean. Afternoon lightens up with a 6 mph SSE cross-off, same swell, still surfable for the experienced.

Wednesday the 16th, the swell drops to 7 ft in the morning, SW at 13 seconds, with a NE wind at 12 mph cross-off. Energy’s down to 1387, moderate. It’s a bit marginal, but by afternoon we get a glassy moment—NNE wind at 3 mph, 5 ft SW swell, 13 second period, energy at 1092. That’s a clean, small window, worth a look if you’re keen on a smaller board.

Thursday the 17th, forget it. Cross-on NNW wind at 16-19 mph, 5 ft swell, choppy and poor. Zero score. Friday the 18th is messy too. Morning has a 8 ft WSW swell with a cross-shore NNE wind at 16 mph, lumpy. Afternoon gets a 10 ft SW swell, period 16 seconds, but a strong 25 mph S cross-off wind keeps it cleanish but tricky. Energy is high at 5384, but the wind’s strong.

Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th are a write-off with onshore and cross-on winds, 10 ft to 12 ft swell, but choppy and poor. Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd are the same story—onshore winds, messy surf, not worth paddling out.

Now, here’s the standout. Wednesday the 23rd of September, morning session. Glassy conditions with a 3 mph S wind, 8 ft WSW swell, period 14 seconds, energy at 3558. That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers, clean, and the swell’s got plenty of grunt. This is the pick of the run. Afternoon sees a 10 ft SW swell, 14 seconds, with a 9 mph SW cross wind, a bit of cross-chop but still okay.

Thursday the 24th, marginal but rideable. 8 ft WSW swell, light NNW wind in the morning, then a WSW cross-on in the afternoon. Friday the 25th gets ugly again—13 ft to 15 ft SW swell, strong winds, poor conditions.

Saturday the 26th of September is another standout, but it’s a full week and a half away. Morning has a 15 ft SW swell, period 18 seconds—very long period groundswell—with a 19 mph S cross-off wind. Energy is massive at 11842. This is strong, powerful surf, only for experts. It’s clean, but the swell’s enormous. Afternoon holds 13 ft at 17 seconds, still clean with the same wind.

Sunday the 27th drops to 8 ft, NE cross-off wind, clean but marginal. Monday the 28th and Tuesday the 29th taper off with smaller swell and cross-shore winds, nothing special.

So the clear winners? Monday the 14th and Wednesday the 23rd for that glassy, clean, powerful groundswell. Saturday the 26th is huge but clean, if you’re game and an expert. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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