Wanjapu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a good look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, Wanjapu is an exposed reef break that likes the swell from the SW. It's consistent and it's an advanced wave, so this isn't a beginner's playground. The water is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The week kicks off with a bit of a slow start. Sunday the 12th is a write-off. We've got a 4ft SW swell, but it's cross-shore and the forecast is just marginal. Not worth paddling out for. Monday morning the 13th is a different story though. The swell drops to 3ft from the SW, but the wind goes glassy. That's the magic word. It's clean, it's smooth, and the energy is moderate. This is the kind of morning where you can find a nice line and just cruise. It's a small window, but it's a good one.

The middle of the week builds in size. Wednesday afternoon the 15th is a standout. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SW with a solid 16-second period, and we get a clean, cross-off wind. The energy is pumping. This is the kind of session that's going to have some push and shape. It's a good one for experienced surfers. Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th are still in the 4ft to 5ft range, but the winds are a bit messier – cross-shore with a chop. It's still surfable, but not as clean.

Now, look ahead to the next week. Monday the 20th is a big one. We're looking at a 8ft to 8ft SSW swell with a 17-second period. The energy is through the roof. This is serious groundswell. The winds are clean on the afternoon, with a cross-off. This is the best on offer by a long shot. It's a heavy wave at that size, so only for the crew who know what they're doing. The crowds are likely to be around, but with that much power, the lineup will sort itself out. Then again on Saturday the 25th, another big pulse hits – 8ft from the SSW with a 17-second period and energy going even bigger. That's a massive day. It's a close call, but the Monday the 20th afternoon gets the nod for the slightly cleaner wind.

There's a bit of a gap in the middle of the second week. From Tuesday the 21st to Friday the 24th, the swell drops a bit and the winds are mostly cross-shore. It's a bit of a lull, but nothing too drastic. The weekend of the 26th and 27th sees the size hold around 8ft, but the winds are cross again, making it a bit of a battle.

Overall, the standout is the 20th of July for the afternoon session. The size, the period, and the clean wind are a proper combo. The 25th is a close second, but a bit windier. Don't sleep on Monday morning the 13th though – it's small, but glassy, and sometimes that's the best wave of the week.

Rusty.

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