
Surf Forecasts:
Injidup Carpark surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 12,950 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Injidup Carpark in the next 16 days are 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Injidup Carpark over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's have a look at what's coming up for Injidup Carpark.
We’ve got a bit of a rough start to the outlook, but there’s some real magic hiding in the second week if you’re patient. The first few days are a write-off, with messy conditions and a lot of swell that’s just too raw. But from next Wednesday, things start to clean up nicely.
Friday the 24th is a no-go. There’s a 5ft SW swell, but it’s coming in with a cross-shore wind and a moderate cross-chop, making it a scratchy affair. The combined energy is moderate (875), but the conditions just aren’t there.
Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are out. Saturday is a cross-to-cross-on mess, and Sunday gets hammered by a near gale with 12ft to 16ft of stormy, blown-out junk. The wave energy jumps to 2322 and then 7203, but it’s all for the kites, not the paddlers.
Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are still a bit marginal, but you can see the light. The swell drops to 10ft-13ft, and the wind goes clean. Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning are both clean, with a cross-off breeze. The water’s about 66°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Now here’s where things get interesting. Wednesday the 29th is the standout. The swell is a solid 8ft to 8ft from the SW, with a period of 16-17 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, and it’s going to wrap perfectly into this reef. The wind is light and cross-off, keeping it glassy. The wave energy is strong (4588), and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle. The break is inconsistent, but when it’s on, it’s on. Crowds are possible, so get there early.
Thursday the 30th keeps the good run going. Similar 6ft to 7ft SW swell, clean conditions, and a light breeze. Another solid day.
Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August are still decent, with 10ft to 13ft of clean swell on the Saturday morning, but the wind gets a bit more cross. The Saturday morning is clean, but the swell is 10ft – that’s expert territory only.
Sunday the 2nd of August is a mixed bag, but the afternoon is clean again with 7ft of long-period SW swell.
Then we hit a bit of a wild card on Monday the 3rd of August. The swell jumps to 18ft, and the energy is massive (12045), but the wind is cross-onshore. It’s a big, powerful, messy day – more for the thrill-seekers than a clean session.
After that, from Tuesday the 4th of August onwards, it’s a solid week of poor conditions. Strong onshore winds, rain, and lumpy seas. The swell is still there, but it’s blown out. The combined energy is strong to very strong, but it’s all wind and chop. Not worth the paddle.
So, the best on offer is Wednesday the 29th of July, with clean, long-period SW groundswell and light offshore winds. That’s the one to get wet for.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri night, strong winds from the NW by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon morning, light winds from the NNE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | W 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
773 | 683 | 1058 | 937 | 390 | 405 | 1887 | 7203 | 11263 | 5549 | 3459 | 3606 | 3082 | 2357 | 1594 | 3974 | 2601 | 2039 | 1179 | 1918 | 2719 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:48AM0.68m | 7:29AM0.71m | 8:07AM0.73m | 8:42AM0.75m | 9:13AM0.75m | 9:41AM0.73m | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:32PM0.09m | 4:53PM0.07m | 5:16PM0.06m | 5:39PM0.06m | 6:01PM0.07m | 6:18PM0.09m | 6:28PM0.12m | ||||||||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | — | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 17 |
773 | 683 | 1058 | 937 | 341 | 405 | 435 | — | 11263 | 5549 | 3459 | 3606 | 3082 | 2357 | 1594 | 3974 | 2601 | 2039 | 1179 | 1918 | 2719 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | W 16 | — | SW 17 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 13 |
86 | 122 | — | 106 | 390 | 400 | — | — | — | — | 23 | 21 | 220 | 723 | 1105 | 614 | 22 | 227 | 872 | 1088 | 1053 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | WSW 22 | SW 16 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 219 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 308 | 486 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 5 | NNW 6 | W 8 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | N 5 | N 4 | — | — |
16 | 22 | 18 | 31 | 64 | 284 | 1887 | 7203 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 13 | 6 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 3 | 5 | 64 | 64 | 173 | 1687 | 1687 | 492 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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