The Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty here, looking at what we've got on the cards for The Island. It’s a powerful, exposed reef break that needs the right conditions to really fire. The water’s sitting at 59°, which is bang on average for this time of year—no surprises there.

Right now, don’t even bother paddling out. Sunday the 13th is a total write-off with a strong cross-onshore wind smashing a 4ft WSW swell into a choppy mess. The energy is weak, sitting around (870), and the period is long at 16 seconds, but the wind just ruins it. Monday the 14th is near enough the same story, just smaller and messier.

Tuesday the 15th is a bit of a tease. The swell bumps up to 6-6ft from the SW, and the wind goes cross-offshore, cleaning it up nicely. The energy picks up to a moderate (1196-1273), but the conditions are still only marginal. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Now, Wednesday the 16th is the first standout. You’re looking at a clean 6ft SW groundswell with a period of 15 seconds. That’s long-period energy with plenty of punch—moderate wave energy (1609). Early morning has moderate offshore wind from the ESE, which will groom this reef beautifully. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers; the size and power make it a bit heavy for beginners. This is where the quality shines.

After that, Thursday and Friday drop off fast. By Saturday the 19th, the swell is tiny at 2-2ft and the wind is a strong, messy cross-shore from the north. The energy is weak (196-264). Not worth a look.

We hit a big dry spell from Saturday afternoon through to Sunday the 20th, with nothing but poor, choppy conditions.

Things start looking promising again on Monday the 21st. The wind goes offshore from the ENE in the morning on a 5ft SW swell, and the energy is moderate (814). But the real gem is Monday afternoon: the wind drops to glassy, with a 6ft SSW swell. The energy climbs (918), and it's clean as a whistle. That's a very good session brewing.

Tuesday the 22nd is another double-header. Morning is okay, but the afternoon is a standout winner. Glassy conditions again, with a 6ft SW groundswell (16-second period) and strong, very good wave energy (1439). Excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is the other top call of the outlook.

Wednesday the 23rd is back to onshore slop—big swell but choppy and lumpy.

Friday the 25th is another excellent day. A steady 6ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period, and the wind is offshore from the ENE. The energy is strong (1417). This is clean, powerful, and lined up perfectly for the reef. Crowds are possible at this spot, so get in early.

The final call for the weekend of the 27th-28th: Sunday the 27th has some size, with a 7ft SSW swell—that's expert territory—but the wind is messy. Monday the 28th, however, is a barnstormer. Offshore wind from the east, a solid 6ft SSW groundswell, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is strong (1592). A perfect way to wrap up the period.

So, to sum it up: the absolute best windows are going to be Wednesday the 16th, Monday the 21st afternoon, Tuesday the 22nd afternoon, Friday the 25th, and Monday the 28th. The long-period SW groundswells will love this reef, delivering long, powerful walls. Get on it.

Rusty.

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