Wanjapu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’ve got a slow start on the radar for the next couple of weeks, but don’t let that fool you. There’s a pulse of proper energy coming through, and it’s all about waiting for the winds to play nice. The water’s sitting at 79°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off for quality. Wednesday morning sees some 7ft southwest swell, but it’s coming with a cross-shore breeze and the call is marginal – just a bit lumpy and not doing the reef any favors. The combined energy is strong at 2351, but the wind is just messing with the surface. Thursday and Friday are similar stories; there’s swell in the water, but the cross and cross-on winds keep things chopped up. You’ll see a lot of movement, but not many clean ones.

Now, here’s the first window to get excited about. Saturday morning, the 15th. We’ve got a strong 6ft southwest groundswell with a 17-second period, and it’s glassy. The energy is reading at 1832, which is solid, and that light air is exactly what this reef needs. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and organized. This is the standout for the first week, for my money. The afternoon gets a little more wind on it, so make the most of the morning. Tuesday the 18th morning also looks like a gem – glassy again with a 4ft southwest swell and a long 16-second period, but with softer energy at 2104. It might be a bit smaller, but it’ll be clean and fun on the longer boards.

After that, things start to build. We’re watching a bigger southwest swell for the 19th and 20th. By the 20th, we’re looking at a solid 10ft southwest swell, but the wind is going to be a problem – cross-shore, and the period drops to 16 seconds. It’s a lot of water moving (energy readings around 4074), but it’s going to be a bit of a beast and probably not that clean. The 22nd could be even bigger – 10ft again – but the winds are all over the place. This is expert territory, for sure, and even then, conditions look challenging. This isn’t the kind of swell you want if you’re after a relaxing paddle.

The timing is tight. The cleanest, most manageable waves are on Saturday the 15th and Tuesday the 18th. That’s your window. The bigger stuff later in the week is powerful, but the winds are not our friend.

For the second week, it’s less inspiring. The swell backs off a bit, but the wind stays mostly cross or cross-on, keeping things lumpy. There are a few moments on the 24th morning and the 25th where it could be borderline, but nothing that really gets the heart racing. The 26th looks poor, so don’t plan your life around it. It just fades out from there.

So, my call: if you can only make one session, make it Saturday the 15th morning. If it’s about the size, be patient for the big swells but be prepared for a battle. Keep an eye on the on the 19th and 20th – the size is there, but you’ll need a spot that can handle the power and wind.

Rusty, out.

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