The Window Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's coming up at The Window. We've got a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but there are some absolute gems if you're willing to be patient.

The first few days are a right-off, I'm not gonna lie. The swell is pumping, but the wind is howling onshore, mostly from the west, so it's just messy. You'll see solid 16 ft swell on the 18th, but with 25 mph winds, it's a washing machine. That massive energy (9038) is just wasted. We get a bit of a breather on the 19th and 20th, but it's still cross-onshore, and the conditions are just marginal at best. It's a tough start.

Then, hold onto your board. Wednesday the 22nd is where it all comes together. The wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the west, and we've got a solid 10 ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period. The energy is strong (2639), and the water's about average for the time of year. This is classic reef-grinding territory, and it's going to be firing. The glassy conditions will make it look like a mirror. This is a standout day for the advanced crew.

The good times roll into Thursday the 23rd morning. We get a nice cross-offshore breeze from the NNE, keeping the 8 ft SW swell (14-second period) clean and lined up. The energy is solid (2191), and it's another excellent session for those who know the reef.

The wind goes a bit funky again for a few days after that, but Sunday the 26th is another cracker. We've got a clean 7 ft SW swell, but the period is a massive 18 seconds. That's proper groundswell energy (3252), and with a light SSE cross-offshore wind, it's just beautiful. The long period will give you some real push and make the paddle out a breeze, but it might be a bit straight for the beachies – perfect for a reef like The Window.

If you're looking that far ahead, mark your calendar for Wednesday the 29th of July. The forecast is showing a huge 16 ft SW swell with a 16-second period. The energy is off the charts (15138). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SSE, so it's going to be absolutely pumping. This is expert territory only – 16 ft is not for the faint of heart. It's a long-range call, so it's a bit of a promise, but it looks incredibly promising.

The Window has a few more good days after that, especially the 31st of July with a clean 8 ft WSW swell and a very long 18-second period, and the 2nd of August with a smaller but clean 6 ft SSW swell. The crowds can be a factor here sometimes, so get in early for the best ones.

Alright, stay stoked and I'll see you out there.

Rusty.

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