Wanjapu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Wanjapu for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a solid, consistent run of SW groundswell pushing into this exposed reef set-up. The water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary. The first half of the week is a bit of a mixed bag, but hang in there because the waves are definitely there, it’s just the wind that’s the main character for a while.

Tuesday the 8th kicks things off with a clean 7ft SSW swell, but a light cross-onshore breeze puts a bit of a ripple on the face. The afternoon sees the size drop a touch to 5ft but the wind picks up, making it choppy. Not the best, but the swell energy is impressive at (2993).

Wednesday the 9th is a step up in size with an 8ft SSW swell, but it’s a bit messed up by a cross-shore breeze. The period is a solid 16 seconds, so there’s proper power in the water (3278), but the wind is keeping it from being clean. The afternoon is similar with a 8ft SSW swell.

Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th mornings are still in that “marginal” zone with light cross-onshore winds, but the swell is holding around 6ft to 7ft. You’ll find some waves, but they’ll be a bit crumbly.

Now, the real standout starts to show itself on Friday the 11th afternoon. The wind swings to a cross-off from the ESE, the swell is a steady 7ft from the SW with a 15-second period, and the energy is still pumping at (2018). The conditions clean right up. This is when it starts getting good.

Saturday the 12th afternoon is another beauty. A light offshore breeze from the east, 5ft SW swell, and the wave energy is moderate (1684). It’s clean, it’s fun, and the sets will have some shape.

But the best of the whole run? That’s Sunday the 13th afternoon. The stars align. A 8ft SW swell with an 18-second period – that’s a proper long-period groundswell pushing through (3341). This is a reef break, so it will handle that long period beautifully, lining up for some excellent, drop-in waves. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the ESE, keeping the surface clean. This is the pick of the forecast. It’s a solid, experienced surfer’s wave at that size, so leave the foamies at home.

Monday the 14th afternoon cleans up again with a cross-off breeze and 7ft SW swell, but Tuesday the 15th morning looks magic. The wind goes glassy, the swell is a clean 6ft from the SW, and the energy is still strong (1625). It’s a glassy morning session that’s hard to beat.

The second week gets a bit more patchy. The swell is still pumping through, but the wind is a bit more inconsistent. The next real highlight is Friday the 18th morning. It’s dead glassy again, with a 5ft SSW swell. The period is a shorter 13 seconds, so it’s a fun, mellow size for a morning cruise.

Overall, the go-to is Sunday the 13th afternoon for the biggest, cleanest, and most powerful waves. The second best is the glassy morning on Tuesday the 15th, and that Friday the 18th glass-off is a solid option for a smaller, clean session. Crowds are *sometimes* a thing here, but on a weekday, especially the Sunday afternoon, you might get a few locals out, but it’s worth it for the quality.

Rusty.

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