Wanjapu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks at Wanjapu. It’s a reef break, exposed to the southwest, and it’s consistent—so there’s always something on the cards, but not everything’s worth a paddle.

Starting Saturday afternoon, August 1st, there’s swell—5.2ft from the southwest, period at 16 seconds. Energy is moderate at 1365, but the cross-shore breeze makes it a bit messy. It’s a marginal call, the kind of session you’d only take if you’re keen. Sunday, August 2nd, is similar—6ft, still cross-shore, energy building to 2014 by the afternoon, but quality’s not there yet.

Then Monday morning, August 3rd, is where things start to clean up. Swell drops to 5.6ft from the south-southwest, period at 15 seconds, and the wind turns light cross-offshore. That’s the first real window—clean lines, the reef working proper. It’s still only 5.6ft, so it’s friendly for a lot of blokes, energy moderate at 1242. Good start.

From Monday afternoon through Wednesday, August 5th, we hit a flat patch in quality—swell holds around 5.2ft, but wind keeps swinging cross-on or cross, and energy drops below 1100. These are forgettable, lumpy sessions. Water’s at 78.8°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least the temp’s fine.

Thursday, August 6th, brings a bump—6.9ft to 7.2ft from the south-southwest, period stretching to 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. Energy jumps over 2700, so there’s real push. But wind is cross-on in the morning, cross with a chop in the afternoon. It’s surfable, just not pristine.

Friday, August 7th, pushes into 7.5ft to 8.2ft range, still south-southwest, period 17 seconds. Energy over 3000—strong. Morning has light cross-on wind, afternoon turns choppier with a 20 km/h cross breeze. This is advanced territory. Not for beginners, that’s for sure.

Saturday, August 8th, holds 8.2ft, period 16 seconds, energy around 3300. Wind is lighter—cross-shore but only 10 to 15 km/h—so it’s a bit cleaner. This is shaping as one of the better days of the first week. Still big and powerful, but more manageable. If you’re experienced, worth a look.

Sunday, August 9th, eases—6.9ft in the morning, 6.6ft by afternoon, period dropping to 15 seconds. Energy moderate around 2000. Wind cross-shore, light, not perfect, but doable.

Monday, August 10th, has a weird morning—wind from the west-southwest, offshore, which is good, but swell is 6.2ft at 14 seconds, energy only moderate. By afternoon, wind swings cross-on, and it gets choppy. Quality drops off.

Tuesday, August 11th, is where it gets serious. Morning has 8.2ft of south-southwest swell at 17 seconds, energy jumping over 4100—strong. But wind is cross-on, and by afternoon it’s 25 km/h with full chop. This is poor surf, a mess. If you’re a kite surfer, this setup might be more interesting.

Wednesday, August 12th, pulls back—6.6ft, 15 seconds, energy under 2000. Wind cross-on in the morning, cross in the afternoon. Workable, but nothing special.

Thursday, August 13th, drops further—5.6ft, 13-second period, energy around 1800. Wind light cross-on morning, cross afternoon. It’s mediocre, small, a little disorganized.

Friday, August 14th, rebuilds slightly—6.2ft, 15 seconds, energy up over 2200. Wind stays light and cross-shore, so it’s cleaner. Not big, but period is better. A decent, mellow session.

Now, the standout: Saturday, August 15th. We’re looking at 9.8ft of south

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