Wanjapu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the menu at Wanjapu over the next couple of weeks. We've got a solid run of swell, but the wind's gonna be the thing that makes or breaks it, so let's get into it.

Kicking off this Sunday morning, the 30th of August, and it’s a beauty to start. We’ve got a 5ft SW groundswell, a very long 13-second period, and the wind is glassy. The water's sitting at 79°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 842, but it'll feel like more with that long period. Get out there early; it'll be clean and fun. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off ESE breeze, so you could stay out all day.

Monday the 31st is the real standout here. Monday morning is looking pure magic: glassy conditions again, with a 4ft SW swell but the period has jumped to a massive 19 seconds. That is very low-frequency groundswell, packing a punch with an energy reading of 1402. This is the kind of day where you paddle out and the sets just seem to come from another world. It's broken through the "excellent" bracket, so it's one for the experienced crew. Best to grab it now because the afternoon turns to a lumpy cross-shore mess as the wind picks up.

From Tuesday the 1st of September onwards, things get a bit more of a challenge. The swell size pushes up over 7ft, sometimes hitting 8ft, so this is expert territory. But the wind goes mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the wave comment flags it as marginal. The energy readings are huge – we're talking 2994 on Tuesday morning, 4057 Tuesday afternoon, and even hitting 6430 on Sunday the 13th of September – but the wind is just not playing ball. It will be big, powerful, and lined up, but probably a washing machine.

We get a little reprieve on Saturday the 5th of September. The morning has a brief window of offshore wind (SSW at 3 mph) with a 5ft SW swell. It’s only a small window and it comes with a “questionable tide” warning, but if you’re keen on a dawny, it might be worth a look.

Fast forward to Saturday the 12th of September. Morning glass again! A 7ft SW swell with a solid 18-second period and 2744 energy. It’s another one of those special long-period swells that will be holding up beautifully at Wanjapu. Keep in mind though, this is a consistent reef break and the crowds are sometimes an issue, so get in early.

Then we hit Sunday the 13th of September. The swell holds at 8ft from the SW, period of 18 seconds, and the energy is at its peak for the whole run at 6430. The morning wind is straight onshore, which is a shame for such an incredible amount of energy. This one is really for the experts who don't mind a battle.

So, if you want the best, you’re looking at Monday morning the 31st of August and Saturday morning the 12th of September. Both have glassy wind, long-period SW groundswell, and the kind of conditions that make you fall in love with this place. The stuff in between is big but messy.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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