Injidup Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Injidup Point.

This forecast is a wild ride, starting with some serious, dangerous swell before easing into a cleaner, more manageable sweet spot. The first few days are all about size and power, so this is strictly for the experienced crew. The standout period is a bit further out, but it looks like it’s worth the wait.

The run kicks off on Friday, August 7th, with a big 13ft WSW groundswell, but it’s a write-off. The wind is howling from the W at 19 mph, making it a lumpy, messy cross-chop. Not worth a look.

Saturday, August 8th, is a different beast. The swell is pumping at 21ft from the SW, with a period of 15 to 16 seconds, and the water’s got a whole lot of energy behind it (19,194 in the morning, 22,688 in the afternoon). The wind is strong and cross-off, making it clean, but this point is forecast to be too big. This is expert-only territory, and even then, you’d want to be feeling brave.

Sunday, August 9th, sees the swell drop to a still-considerable 16ft, with a 16-second period. The wind is a moderate cross-off (16 mph), so the wave face is clean. The energy is still high (12,163). It’s a more manageable size, but still a heavy, powerful wave for advanced surfers.

The middle of the week, from Monday through Wednesday, stays big and bumpy, with strong winds and poor conditions. The surf is there, but it’s not inviting.

Now, here’s the real deal. Thursday, August 13th, is the pick of the first week. The swell is a solid 13ft, still from the SW, with a long, powerful 16 to 17-second period. The energy is significant (9,866 in the afternoon). But the wind is the story: glassy, with a light breeze in the morning, then dropping to a slight air in the afternoon. This is exceptional for expert surfers. The wave will be a clean, heaving line at Injidup Point. You’ll need all your skills, because the size and power mean it’s no place for a beginner.

The second week opens with a shift. The wind turns onshore from the NE, making things choppy and less appealing. The swell drops to 10ft to 12ft, but the quality is gone.

Then, we get a second window. Wednesday, August 19th, is the true standout for the whole forecast. The swell is a solid 15ft, WSW, with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is massive (19,391 in the morning). The wind is a slight air in the morning, going to a clean offshore from the S in the afternoon. This is exceptional for expert surfers. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so suit up accordingly. This is the kind of day you wait for: a clean, powerful, long-period groundswell pushing into a world-class point break. The crowds are possible here, so get in early.

The final days of the forecast trail off with onshore winds and smaller, weaker swell, though the last entry on Saturday, August 22nd, shows a 7ft swell from the WSW with a very long 19-second period and glassy conditions. That could be a sneaky, clean day for the experienced crew, but the energy is lower.

Stay safe out there, and don't be a hero on the big days if you're not ready.

Rusty.

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