The Window Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way at The Window. It’s a reef setup, so you’ll want your wits about you, and this run’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s get into it.

We’re going to kick things off with some energy in the water right from Friday the 17th. There’s a solid 7ft WSW swell coming in, with a period of 12 seconds, and the combined swell energy is up there at 1409 – that’s moderate energy with some grunt. However, the wind’s gonna be a pain: a nasty cross-shore from the north at 16 mph. It’s gonna be choppy and messy Friday morning, and it goes downhill from there with rain and stronger wind in the afternoon. Saturday the 18th is a total write-off. We’re looking at 16ft of onshore, wind-whipped slop with an insane 8406 combined energy, but it’s just big and blown out. Not for paddling, that’s for sure. Sunday the 19th through Tuesday the 22nd sees size drop back into the 8ft to 12ft range, but the wind keeps swinging around cross-on or onshore. The water temp is sitting at 67°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus if you’re willing to battle the chop.

Now, let’s talk about the standout. Thursday the 23rd of July is where it’s at. The morning session is looking prime: a clean 8ft swell from the SW with a 14-second period (long period groundswell), and the wind is offshore from the ENE at just 9 mph. That’s going to hold the reef nicely. The combined energy is 2356, so plenty of push. In the afternoon, it goes glassy – 3 mph from the east and clean as a whistle, with 8ft of that same SW groundswell. This is the pick of the whole forecast. Keep in mind The Window is a reef, so bring your confidence, and with a long period like that, expect longer lulls between sets.

After that, we’ve got some more solid surf rolling in, but the winds get fickle. Monday the 27th of July is another bright spot: both morning and afternoon have offshore easterly winds at 12-16 mph, with 8ft to 8ft of SW swell at 14 seconds. The combined energy is moderate to strong (2675 and 2404), and the conditions will be clean. That’s a solid day for experienced crew.

We then get a bit of a messy spell until the end of the month. The 29th of July (Wednesday) shows a huge spike: 13ft of SW swell with a 17-second period on the afternoon session – that’s very long period groundswell, and the energy is massive at 9131. The wind is cross-off from the NNE at 19 mph, keeping it clean, but that size is expert territory only. This late-July swell is promising, but we’re 12 days out, so it’s not locked in yet. The 30th and 31st go back to poor conditions with onshore winds.

Finally, we’ve got a nice little cleanup on Saturday the 1st of August. The morning shows 8ft from the WSW at 14 seconds, with cross-off ESE breeze at just 6 mph and clean conditions. The energy is moderate at 2147. That’s a solid weekend prospect, but again, it’s a way off.

To sum up: the whole period is a battle with the wind at The Window, a fairly exposed reef. There are big swells, but you gotta pick your windows. The absolute best on offer is Thursday the 23rd, with glassy or offshore conditions and clean, long-period swell. After that, Monday the 27th is a close second. The 29th is big and clean for the brave, but don’t hold your breath on that one just yet. If the wind doesn’t line up, it’s going to be a frustrating week.

Keep your eyes on the sky, Rusty out.

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