Wanjapu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been looking at the charts for your area. It’s a mixed bag, but there’s a few good windows if you’re willing to wait.

The main spot is Wanjapu, a reef break that’s exposed to the SW swell. This is a consistent, advanced wave, so it’s for the seasoned crew. The water’s sitting at 81°, which is about average for the time of year, so no big deal.

The first few days are a bit of a mess. Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th are small, with cross-winds and chop making it sloppy. Not worth the effort.

Sunday morning the 12th finally gives us a break. The swell is 4ft from the SW, and the wind goes glassy. It’s small, but it’ll be clean. The combined energy is moderate (569), so don’t expect anything huge.

Monday the 13th is similar—glassy morning with a tiny 3ft SW swell. The energy is weak (420). It’s a good day for a longboard or a beginner.

Here’s the first real standout: Tuesday the 21st of July. The morning brings a solid 7ft SSW swell, glassy conditions, and a combined energy of 1991 (moderate). That’s a powerful, clean swell on a reef. The period is 16 seconds, which is a long-period groundswell, so it’ll be a big, deep-water wave that holds its shape. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might see a few others, but it’s worth it. This is for experienced surfers only—over 8ft is expert territory, but 7ft is still a serious, heavy wave.

The following Wednesday the 22nd is also a gem. Glassy again, with a 5ft SW swell. The energy is moderate (794). It’s smaller, but that glassy wind will make it like butter. The afternoon is even better, with zero wind and a 4ft SSW swell. Perfect.

Thursday the 23rd keeps the glassy trend with a 3ft SSW swell, and the energy is weak (507). It’s a small, clean wave.

The last standout is Saturday the 25th of July. The morning is glassy with a 5ft SW swell, a combined energy of 1074 (moderate), and a period of 14 seconds. It’s another excellent session for experienced surfers. The wind is dead calm, so it’ll be absolutely pristine.

There are gaps of a few days mid-month where the wind is cross and the surf is marginal, but the windows for clean, glassy conditions are what you’re after. The long-range stuff is promising but less certain; the 21st and 25th look the best on paper.

Overall, keep your eyes on Tuesday the 21st and Saturday the 25th for the best waves. The rest is a bit of a gamble, but the reef at Wanjapu can handle a bit of direction.

Rusty.

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