The Window Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, talking about The Window. This is a heavy reef, for advanced surfers only. The next two weeks are a rollercoaster of massive swell and tricky wind.

There’s a dry spell at the start. No good surf until Wednesday the 5th. Monday and Tuesday are blown out with onshore gales and junky conditions.

On Wednesday morning, the 5th of August, we get a solid 13ft groundswell from the WSW with a 16-second period. That’s a ton of energy (10,372) and a light onshore WSW breeze. It’s raw and powerful. The afternoon sees a slight northwesterly air, but it’s still cross-on. This is for the brave only; 13ft on a reef is no joke.

Thursday the 6th drops to 13ft, but a moderate northwesterly cross-onshore breeze chops it up. Big and messy.

Friday the 7th is a storm day. Westerly winds hit 22 mph, with 13ft swell and lumpy conditions. Stay on the beach.

Saturday the 8th is the first real standout. Morning brings a massive 20ft SW swell with a 16-second period – the combined energy is a staggering 15,847. The wind is a moderate southerly cross-shore, creating a bit of a cross-chop, but for a big-wave charger, this is the call. The afternoon stays big but gets cross-onshore and choppy. This is only for experts; 20ft is way beyond beginner territory.

Sunday the 9th drops to 15ft but with onshore westerly winds again. Big but not clean.

Monday the 10th is another raw day. A strong south-southwest cross-shore wind at 22 mph with a 16ft SW swell. The energy is massive (14,523) but the wind is howling.

Now, Tuesday the 11th of August is another highlight. The swell peaks at a colossal 25ft from the SW with a 17-second period (35,506 energy). The wind is a moderate southerly cross-offshore, and it’s clean. But the file says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. For a reef, 25ft is a death wish for all but the most elite tow-in surfers. It’s a spectacle, not a session.

Wednesday the 12th is where it gets really good. The swell eases to a still massive 16ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, and the wind swings to a light NNE cross-offshore. The morning is clean, and the forecast says “exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers.” This is the best paddle session of the run. The combined energy is 12,727 – powerful but manageable.

Thursday the 13th morning is a glassy gem. A light northerly breeze, 10ft SW swell, and the water is glassy. The water temp is 67°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The window is clean and inviting for experienced surfers.

Friday the 14th brings a cross-offshore ESE breeze with a 8ft to 13ft SW swell. It’s clean, but the swell fluctuates.

Saturday the 15th is a full-on offshore day. A fresh easterly breeze at 19 mph blows offshore, grooming a 13ft WSW swell. The afternoon is even better with a moderate offshore and clean lines. This is a great day for the experts.

Sunday the 16th morning: a moderate NE cross-offshore, 15ft WSW swell, and clean. The afternoon is exceptional – a light NE breeze, 13ft swell, clean. A top pick for the second week.

Monday the 17th stays clean with a moderate NNE cross-offshore and 13ft swell. The afternoon is exceptional again.

The run ends on Tuesday the 18th with a return to cross-onshore winds and choppy, poor conditions. The 15ft swell is still there, but the wind ruins it.

The standout sessions are Wednesday the 12th morning for the best combo of size and clean offshore wind, and Saturday the 15th for the true offshore conditions. The 8th and 11th are for the extreme big-wave crew only. The Window is a serious spot, and this forecast serves it up raw.

Rusty.

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