Wanjapu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for us.

Alright, the first thing you need to know is that the next week and a bit is a bit of a write-off. We're looking at a long stretch of marginal to poor conditions from the start of the forecast on the 22nd of July all the way through to the end of the month. The swell is there, but it's just not coming together with the wind. We've got a persistent cross-shore breeze, mostly from the southeast, that's keeping things lumpy and messy. It's not until we hit the first of August that things really start to turn around.

So, for the first week, from the 22nd of July for about ten days, you're better off finding something else to do. The surf quality is just not there. There's a slight bump in energy on the 25th with a short period swell from the southeast at 6 ft, but the wind is swinging around and the period is a low 8 seconds, so it's not going to be any good. Then, on the 28th, we get a 16-second groundswell, but it's only 3 ft and the wind is still cross-shore, so it's just frustrating.

Now, the real story starts on the 1st of August. That's when the magic happens. The standout window is from the 1st of August through to the 3rd of August. We get a solid SW groundswell, with a period of 14 to 16 seconds, which is a proper long-period groundswell. The combined swell energy is strong, hitting between 1001 and 1698, so there's plenty of power. But the best part is the wind. We're looking at glassy conditions, with a slight air and offshores from the west-southwest or northwest. That's the absolute dream ticket for a reef break like Wanjapu. The water temperature is sitting at 80°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no wetsuit needed. The swell is around 5 ft to 6 ft, which is a nice size, but it's a bit much for beginners. It's a consistent, advanced reef break that's exposed to the SW, so it's going to be handling that groundswell perfectly. Just be aware that crowds are possible here, so get there early.

The week after, from the 4th of August onward, the swell sticks around but the wind starts to shift. We get a huge push of energy, with combined swell energy readings hitting over 3000, and the swell size bumps up to 7 ft to 8 ft on the 5th and 6th of August. That's a big, powerful swell that's only for experienced surfers. The period is still good, 15 to 19 seconds, but the wind is cross-onshore, which will put a bit of a crumble on the face. It's still surfable, but it's not the perfection of the first few days of August.

This is Rusty, signing off. See you in the water.

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