Injidup Carpark Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at Injidup Carpark for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a big run of solid swell on the way, but it’s not all going to be clean. The first few days get hammered by wind, so we’re waiting for a proper window. The standout looks to be Tuesday the 28th, with a nice 10ft SW groundswell peaking, and then easing into a glassy 8ft in the afternoon. That’s the sweet spot. We’ll also see another promising morning on Sunday the 2nd of August with 12ft SW and light offshore winds from the SE.

Starting off, Sunday the 26th of July is a write-off. The swell is a thumping 18ft from the SW, but with a 25 mph cross-shore wind, it’s just a mess. The combined energy is massive (10715), but it’s not for paddling. Monday the 27th is a marginal call. The swell drops to 12ft in the morning, and the wind goes cross-off from the S at 12 mph, so it’s cleaner. Still, the score is weak, and the tide might be funny. Monday afternoon is similar with 10ft.

Tuesday the 28th is where it gets good. Morning session sees 10ft SW, period 14 seconds, and light offshore breeze from the E at 6 mph. The combined energy is solid (3549), and it’s clean. This is the pick for experienced surfers. Tuesday afternoon turns glassy with the wind dropping to 3 mph from the WSW, and the swell eases to 8ft. That’s a beautiful, clean afternoon wave.

Wednesday the 29th is a step down. We’ve got 8ft in the morning under a cross-off NE breeze, but it’s a bit weak. The afternoon is cleaner with 7ft and glassy conditions, but it’s not a standout. Thursday the 30th gets messy again. Mornings are 6ft with cross-shore N wind, and afternoons turn cross-on from the NW. The quality drops right off.

Friday the 31st is a stormy day. Swell jumps to 8ft with a 16-second period, but the wind is howling cross-on from the SW. Not one to bother with. Saturday the 1st of August looks better. The swell is 17ft in the morning, but the wind is cross-off from the S at 19 mph. The combined energy is huge (10992), and it’s clean, but that’s a big wave for experienced surfers only. The afternoon is 15ft and still clean.

Now, Sunday the 2nd of August is another standout. The morning has 12ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and offshore winds from the SE at 6 mph. The combined energy is 5458. It’s clean, powerful, and for the experienced crew. The afternoon holds 10ft with gentle offshore winds.

Monday the 3rd is a bit of a letdown. The swell is 8ft, but the wind is cross-off from the ENE. The afternoon goes glassy with 8ft, which is nice for a quiet session. Tuesday the 4th of August has a morning glassy 10ft with a 16-second period, but the wind goes cross-shore in the afternoon, so it’s a quick window.

The second week gets messy. From Wednesday the 5th through to the 10th of August, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, and the swell stays big. The combined energy spikes into the tens of thousands, but it’s all blown out. The highlight from that period is a very promising Sunday the 9th of August morning with 31ft SW swell, but the wind is a near gale at 31 mph. The model says the swell is too big for this break, so it’s a pass for paddle surfing. The set-up looks more interesting for kite surfing.

Water temperature at Injidup Carpark is 66°, which is about two degrees warmer than usual for this time of year. It’s a touch on the warm side, nothing wild.

This spot is a reef break, inconsistent, and works best on a WSW swell direction. It’s rated for beginners, but the big days we’re seeing are for experienced surfers only. Crowds can turn up, so if you score the Tuesday morning, get there early.

Rusty signing off.

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