The Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it.

This is The Island, a reef break that's consistent and exposed to the southwest swell. We’ve got a bit of a slow start here, but there’s some real potential if you time it right. Water temp is pretty average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a wait. Tuesday the 15th sees some solid swell pushing through, with waves around 6ft to 7ft from the SW. That combined swell energy is strong, sitting at 1319 and climbing to 1649. But here’s the kicker: the wind is a fresh cross-offshore, so the faces will be clean. Still, the scores aren't top-tier, so it’s a bit of a gamble. Not quite a standout, but a fun option if you’re keen.

Wednesday the 16th morning is where it starts to look a bit better. We’ve got 6ft SW swell with a 15-second period – that’s proper groundswell, long and powerful. The wind swings to the ESE, blowing straight offshore at 19 mph. That’s going to groom it into some clean, lined-up waves. The energy is high at 1587. This is the best window in the first few days. If you can get out Wednesday morning, you’ll be rewarded.

Thursday the 17th drops off a bit. Swell backs down to 4ft, and the wind goes cross-off. It’s still surfable, but nothing to write home about. By Friday the 18th, we’re into poor surf with dropping energy and messy winds. That trend continues right through the weekend and into early the next week. There’s a real lull from Friday the 18th through to Sunday the 20th – a few days of poor conditions where you’re better off doing something else.

Then Monday the 21st morning shows some promise again. Swell picks back up to 5ft from the SW, and the wind is light offshore from the ESE at just 6 mph. That’s glassy conditions. The energy is moderate at 856. This could be a sneaky good session if the tide lines up.

But the real standout, the one you want to circle on your calendar, is Saturday the 26th. The morning session is packing 8ft of SW swell with a 19-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell, heaps of energy. The combined energy is a massive 4553. That’s strong. The wind is a moderate cross-off from the ESE at 16 mph, keeping it clean. This is big, powerful surf. For experienced surfers only, that’s the call. The reef will handle it, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. The afternoon gets even bigger at 10ft but gets a bit lumpy with the cross-wind. Stick to the morning.

Then Tuesday the 29th morning is another gem. Swell drops to 3ft but it’s a long 18-second period, and the wind is nearly glassy from the SSE at just 3 mph. The energy is still solid at 1016. This is a day for clean, long lines. Perfect for a longboard or a fish.

Overall, Wednesday the 16th morning and Saturday the 26th morning are your two best bets. The 26th is the big one – huge swell, long period, and clean. It’s a true standout.

Rusty

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