Wanjapu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for Wanjapu over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid run of swell from the get-go, but the conditions are gonna be a bit of a mixed bag. The real standout window is shaping up to be Wednesday morning, July 15th. That’s the pick of the first week. We’re looking at a clean 7ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and glassy conditions. The water’s sitting at 80°, which is about normal for this time of year. That long-period groundswell is gonna have a heap of energy behind it (combined energy of 2212) and it’s exposed to the SW, so the reef at Wanjapu is going to be handling it nicely. This is one for the experienced crew though, as it’s a solid size and a reef break.

The rest of the week is a bit of a struggle. Tuesday afternoon, July 14th, is cross and a bit messy. Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th see the swell dropping a little, with cross-shore winds keeping things from being truly clean. The mornings are generally the better call, but the wind is often cross or cross-on. Saturday afternoon, July 18th, is worth a mention too – the swell dips to 5ft from the SW, but we get a clean, cross-off breeze and the energy is still moderate (950). It’s not the standout, but it’s a nice little window.

Now, after a few days of average to poor conditions, the forecast picks up again. Monday July 20th brings a bigger pulse of swell – 7 to 8ft from the SSW with a period of 16 to 17 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving around (combined energy peaking at 2611). The Monday afternoon looks cleaner with a cross-off breeze, but it’s still a bit on the big side for the average punter. Tuesday July 21st and Wednesday July 22nd are a bit less interesting, with the swell dropping and the wind staying cross.

The second week settles into a more moderate pattern. There’s no huge standout, but a few mornings are worth a look. Friday July 24th afternoon has a clean 4ft SSW swell with a cross-off breeze and a combined energy of 596. Then the real dark horse comes in the final days. Tuesday July 28th morning is glassy, with a 3ft SW swell and a very long 20-second period. The energy is moderate (953), but that period is dreamy for a reef like Wanjapu. The real gem is Wednesday July 29th morning – glassy conditions, 4ft SW swell with an 18-second period, and a combined energy of 1044. This is going to be clean, lined-up, and perfect for the experienced surfer. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s got the makings of a magic session.

Overall, Wanjapu is a consistent spot, but the conditions are only going to be truly good on a few select windows. The best bets are the morning of Wednesday July 15th and the glassy mornings of Tuesday July 28th and Wednesday July 29th.

Rusty.

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