The Window Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

First up, we've got The Window. It's a reef break, and it's one that's fairly consistent. The water temp is sitting at about 66°F, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year.

The swell is coming in from the SW, which is the sweet spot for this break. We're looking at a solid 8ft of swell for Wednesday morning, with a period of 13 seconds. That's a nice groundswell, and the combined energy is pumping at 2671. The wind is a cross-off from the NE at 12 mph, and the wave comment says it's clean. This is a solid start and the best we've got on offer for the first few days. Wednesday afternoon, the swell drops a touch to 7ft, the wind lightens up to 6 mph, and it's still clean. This is a really good window for experienced surfers, as the 7ft to 8ft range is a proper size but not out of control.

Thursday morning sees a bit of a bump in the wind, with a 15 mph cross-off from the NNE, and the swell is at 6ft. It's still clean, but the wind is a bit stronger. The afternoon shifts to a cross-shore, which is a little less ideal.

Friday is where things get messy. The swell jumps up to 10ft in the morning, but the wind swings to a cross-on from the NW at 18 mph, and the wave comment calls it poor. The afternoon is even worse, with 12ft swell and onshore wind. This is a full-on stormy setup, more for kite surfers than paddle surfers.

Saturday morning, the swell is a huge 13ft, but the wind is a cross-off from the SSE. The wave comment says it's marginal, but with that size, it's only for the experts. The afternoon gets even bigger at 16ft, and the combined energy hits 10901, which is very strong. It's still a cross-off, but the size is intimidating.

Sunday morning is back to 10ft with a cross-off from the NE, but the real standout is Sunday afternoon. The swell is 10ft, the wind is glassy from the NNE at just 3 mph, and the wave comment says it's excellent for experienced surfers. This is a moment of pure clean power. The only downside is that this spot can get crowded sometimes, so you might have some company.

Monday morning is another glassy moment, with 7ft of swell from the SW and a 15-second period. The glassy wind from the W makes for some of the cleanest conditions you'll see. Monday afternoon, the wind shifts to a cross-on, and the quality drops.

From Tuesday, 4th of August, through to the end of the forecast, it's a long stretch of big, powerful, and mostly messy swells. We're talking 12ft to 20ft swells, with onshore and cross-onshore winds ripping at 15 to 28 mph. The wave comments are consistently "poor" for this period. The 12th of August, Wednesday morning, has a massive 20ft swell with a 17-second period and a clean cross-off wind from the SE, but the wave comment says it's too big for this break. The following days have similar energy levels, but the wind is always a mess. This is a two-week long stretch of heavy, blown-out conditions that are not for the faint of heart.

So, to sum it up: the first few days, especially Wednesday and Sunday afternoon, are your best bets. After that, you're either looking at huge, dangerous surf or a total washout. The second week is a write-off.

Rusty, signing off.

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