Injidup Carpark Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cooking for Injidup Carpark over the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’re starting with a bit of a slow burn. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, around the average you’d expect.

The standout session is shaping up on Wednesday, September 16th, in the afternoon. We’ve got a clean 5 ft swell rolling in from the SW, period around 13 seconds – that’s some proper groundswell energy with good shape. The wind goes glassy, a total "slight air" situation, which will make the reef at Injidup Carpark look like a mirror. The combined energy is a solid 1079 (moderate), so there’s some punch behind it. This is the pick of the first week for sure. The morning on the 16th isn't bad either with 6 ft from the SW and a 1299 energy reading, but that cross-off wind, while OK, isn't as perfect as that afternoon glass.

Now, be warned, things go pretty average for a long stretch after that. From Thursday the 17th all the way through to Tuesday the 22nd of September, it’s mostly a write-off. Big winds from the N and NW, including a near gale on the 18th that throws up a massive 15 ft of messy, short-period slop. That’s a "combination energy" reading of 4546 (strong), but with those winds, it's unsurfable. For kite surfers, that Friday and Saturday with the strong cross-shore and onshore winds might look interesting, but for paddle surfing, forget it.

We do see another window of opportunity on the horizon. Keep your eyes on Wednesday, September 30th. The forecast is showing a 10 ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds (very long) and another glassy morning with a NNE breeze. The energy is 4056 (strong) – serious power. This is one for experienced surfers only, as it's over 8 ft. The long period means it'll be a bit fat and straight on a beach break, but at a reef like Injidup Carpark, it could set up some proper, clean lines. It's two weeks out, so take it as a promising look, but it’s the best thing on the board after this first Wednesday.

The final week shows some more 6-10 ft SW swell, but the winds are generally not cooperating. The morning of October 1st shows some potential with a 10 ft SW and light winds, but the quality is a bit more marginal.

So, bottom line: get out this Wednesday afternoon for the cleanest waves of the first half, then keep the 30th of September circled for a possible heavy but clean session if the long-range holds.

Rusty.

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