
Surf Forecasts:
Injidup Carpark surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 10,048 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Injidup Carpark this week:
The surf forecast for Injidup Carpark over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Injidup Carpark in the next 16 days are 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Injidup Carpark over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna be straight with you—this 16-day window for Injidup Carpark is a real mixed bag, and you’ve gotta pick your moments carefully. This spot is a reef break that’s fairly exposed to the swell, but it’s inconsistent and only picks up the right ones. The water temp’s about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
We start Friday, July 31, with a solid 10ft to 13ft SW swell rolling in, but the wind is howling onshore from the NW and W at 19-22 mph, so the surf is a mess—poor conditions, total write-off. Saturday, August 1, things clean up a bit: still a big 13ft to 15ft SW swell, but the wind swings cross-off from the SSE at 9-16 mph, giving us clean faces. The energy is massive (5842 to 9249), and Saturday arvo is the standout of the first week—sweet, powerful waves for experienced surfers only, as it’s well over 8ft.
Sunday, August 2, the swell drops to 10ft SW, and Sunday arvo we get glassy conditions with a NNE breeze at just 3 mph (2677 energy). That’s a beauty—clean, lined-up waves, but still big enough that beginners should sit it out. Monday, August 3, is glassy again in the morning with a 7ft SW swell (1695 energy) and a super-long 15-second period. That’s a groundswell that’ll wrap in nicely, but the long period can make it break a bit straight at this reef—still, it’s a lovely clean session for the experienced crew.
Then the wheels fall off. Tuesday, August 4, through to Wednesday, August 12, is mostly a write-off. We get a run of onshore winds and lumpy conditions, with huge swell pulses—13ft to 23ft SW/WSW—but the wind is cross-on or onshore, chopping it up. The energy numbers are ridiculous (up to 32245 on Friday, August 7 arvo), but it’s either too big or blown out. Friday, August 7 arvo, and Sunday, August 9 morning, both have windows where the swell is massive (20ft+), but for experts only—and the wind is still messy. Honestly, this stretch is more for kite surfers than paddle surfers.
The second week offers a glimmer. Thursday, August 13, morning has a 15ft SW swell with a gentle cross-shore breeze from the N (11517 energy). It’s clean-ish, and the period is a solid 17 seconds—plenty of grunt. This is the best of the late window, but it’s still big and the crowd factor is possible here, so keep your wits about you. Friday and Saturday, August 14-15, fade back into onshore junk with strong winds.
The only two true standouts in this entire outlook are Saturday arvo, August 1, and Sunday arvo, August 2. Saturday’s got the size and the clean wind, Sunday’s got the glass. Both are for experienced surfers. Late on Thursday, August 13, is worth a look if you’re keen on big, powerful swells. But overall, there’s a big gap of junk from Monday, August 4, to Wednesday, August 12, so don’t bother ticking those days.
Stay sharp,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the W by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WSW 19 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
3710 | 5210 | 8232 | 6687 | 5842 | 9249 | 5998 | 3527 | 2677 | 2220 | 1695 | 2285 | 2547 | 7454 | 5434 | 7909 | 8816 | 7620 | 6536 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:05AM0.70m | 10:27AM0.64m | 1:49AM0.36m | 10:44AM0.57m | 1:37AM0.41m | 10:50AM0.49m | 1:49AM0.47m | 10:11AM0.40m | 2:24AM0.54m | 3:24AM0.60m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:31PM0.16m | 6:31PM0.20m | 3:49AM0.36m | 6:28PM0.23m | 5:27AM0.38m | 6:20PM0.26m | 7:31AM0.39m | 5:48PM0.28m | 3:22PM0.24m | ||||||||||
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
5:38 | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | — | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
3710 | 5210 | 8232 | — | 5842 | 9249 | 5998 | 3527 | 2677 | 2220 | 1695 | 2285 | 2233 | 7454 | 5434 | 7909 | 8816 | 7620 | 6536 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | WSW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 128 | 2547 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | W 6 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | — |
— | 46 | 245 | 6687 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6986 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 262 | 262 | 481 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 53 | 75 | 363 | 363 | 1 | 18 | 221 |
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Information about the Injidup Carpark Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Injidup Carpark provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Injidup Carpark can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Injidup Carpark surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Injidup Carpark) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Injidup Carpark may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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