Wanjapu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty coming at you with a look at what’s shaping up for Wanjapu over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a real mixed bag here, but there are a few moments that’ll get the stoke going.

First things first – the water temp is sitting at 79°F, with a small anomaly of -1°F, so pretty much right where it should be for this time of year. That’s a good start.

Right now, the pattern is a bit frustrating. We’ve got some solid SW groundswell on the cards, but the wind and conditions are making it hard to get excited. That 15-second period on the 16th is a good sign for energy, but the wind is all over the place, and the surf comment keeps saying “marginal” – so don’t expect much.

Now, let’s talk about the best window. Honestly, the standout here is the morning of Saturday the 19th. The swell drops to 4ft from the SW, but the wind goes glassy with a WNW direction. That’s as clean as it gets. The wave energy is moderate, sitting at around 754, but for a reef break with that kind of offshore and glass, the quality will be way above what the size suggests. It’s a great window for a patient surfer who wants smooth lines, not a big drop. Keep in mind, Wanjapu is an advanced reef break, so it’s not for beginners anyway.

After that, the swell builds again, but the wind isn’t kind. Sunday the 20th afternoon sees 7ft from the SW with a clean, cross-off breeze from the ESE – that’s promising, and the energy jumps to 2306 (moderate to strong). If you can get out then, it’ll be worth it.

Looking further out, we’ve got a massive pulse arriving around the 27th and 28th of September. On Sunday the 27th, the swell hits 10ft from the SW with an 18-second period – that’s serious groundswell. The energy reading is huge at 5742 on the morning, so this is powerful stuff. But that size is strictly for experts only; anything over 8ft here is for the big dogs. The morning of Monday the 28th is even more interesting: 8ft, glassy, with a 16-second period. That’s prime for an experienced surfer who wants clean, solid waves without the full-on chaos of the day before. The comment even says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” – that’s your call to action.

After that, the swell slowly fades through the end of the month and into October. The morning of October 1st sees a drop to 4ft, but a clean cross-off wind and a long 20-second period makes for a sneaky good session at a smaller, more manageable size. Energy is still moderate at 1171, and the comment says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.”

So, if you’re asking me: the absolute best on offer is the morning of Monday the 28th of September – glassy, 8ft SW groundswell, and that quality is going to be hard to beat. Saturday the 19th morning is your pick for a smaller, glassy session. Keep the second week in mind for that big event around the 27th-28th, but know that the long-range stuff is a bit less certain.

A word to the wise: Wanjapu can get crowded sometimes, so if the conditions line up, get in early.

Rusty, signing off.

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