The Window Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag. We’re starting with a solid run of swell, but the wind is going to be a major factor, especially early on. The real standout window is further out, so don’t be disheartened if the first few days look a bit rough.

The Window is our only real option on the table, a tricky reef setup for advanced surfers only. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but it can get crowded. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

We kick off this Sunday the 19th with a chunky 10 ft SW groundswell (14 seconds), but the 12 mph cross-onshore wind is going to mess it up. The combined swell energy is pretty hefty (3929), but it’s going to be choppy and messy. Not a good look.

Monday the 20th sees the swell drop a little to 8 ft, and the wind shifts onshore from the WSW. It’s clean but the wind is on it, and the quality is poor. A pass.

Tuesday the 21st is still marginal. The swell hangs around 8 ft, but we’ve got cross-shore winds. It’s not going to be clean.

Now, Wednesday the 22nd is a bright spot. The morning looks clean with a light offshore breeze from the East and a solid 10 ft SW groundswell. The energy is strong (3469). This is the best early call for experienced surfers at The Window. The afternoon? The wind goes onshore and the swell period jumps to 15 seconds – that’s some long-period groundswell, but the wind will ruin it for the reef.

Thursday the 23rd is another good one. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze and 8 ft swell. The afternoon is even better: light cross-offshore wind, 7 ft swell, and clean conditions. If you’re looking for a good session, Thursday afternoon is your pick.

Friday the 24th is a write-off with strong cross-shore winds and dropping swell. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are a complete mess with fresh cross-onshore winds and lumpy, poor surf. Don’t bother.

The rollercoaster continues. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th see a return of cleaner conditions. Tuesday afternoon the 28th is a real gem: light cross-offshore wind, 8 ft swell, and clean conditions. The swell is getting a bit smaller by Tuesday the 28th afternoon (4 ft), but the period is a massive 20 seconds – that’s a very long groundswell, perfect for the reef. The energy is still decent (2837).

Wednesday the 29th is blown out again by strong winds. Thursday the 30th is small and clean, but not much to write home about.

Now, the big one. Friday the 31st of July morning is looking glassy. The wind is from the East at just 3 mph, practically nothing. The swell is 8 ft from the WSW with a 16-second period and a massive energy reading (3142). This is a top-tier call for The Window for experienced surfers. That glassy morning is the pick of the first week.

But the absolute standout is Saturday the 1st of August. The morning is clean with a light cross-offshore breeze and a massive 16 ft WNW swell. The energy is off the charts (4897). That’s big. Then the afternoon goes glassy with a 13 ft swell. This is for experts only, but it’s going to be a memorable session.

And then, Sunday the 2nd of August. The morning is glassy again, with a 13 ft WSW swell and a period of 16 seconds. The combined energy reading is a staggering 11124. That is exceptional. This is the best on offer in the whole outlook. For expert surfers only, but it’s a once-in-a-while morning. The afternoon gets a bit of a cross-onshore, so get it early.

Monday the 3rd of August has a solid 12 ft swell, but the wind is onshore, making it marginal.

So, to sum it up: the best windows are Thursday the 23rd afternoon, Friday the 31st morning, and the absolute standout is the glassy morning of Sunday the 2nd of August. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

Read more