Windang Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate. Rusty here, looking at what’s on the cards for Windang Island over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got some solid potential, but it’s gonna be a waiting game for most of it.

The good news is, the offshore wind pattern is looking sweet for much of the period, but the bad news is that for the first week and a half, there just isn’t enough swell to get excited about. We’re looking at a big gap of nothing special until the middle of next week. Don’t bother paddling out until then unless you’re after a flat-water paddle.

Alright, let’s get into it. The first real standout is Wednesday the 15th of July. That morning, Windang Island is gonna see a S swell pumping in at about 7 ft with a long period of 11 seconds (groundswell, so it’ll have some proper push). The wind is light offshore from the SSW, creating *excellent* conditions for experienced surfers. The combined energy is strong at 1518 (moderate wave energy). This is a reef and point set-up, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely. Water temp is sitting at about 65 °F, which is about 2 °F warmer than usual for this time of year – a nice little bonus.

If you’re an advanced surfer, this is your window. Wednesday morning is the pick of the entire forecast. The afternoon gets a bit cross-shore and messy, so make the most of the morning.

Thursday the 16th morning has some leftover size at about 6 ft but the swell period has dropped to a shorter 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and less organized. The combined energy is still moderate at 798 (moderate wave energy), but with a moderate cross-offshore wind it’s still manageable for the experienced crew. After that, the swell just fades right out into tiny, weak surf for days.

We get a slight uptick on Sunday the 19th morning, with a clean 4 ft E swell and glassy winds. Combined energy is moderate at 298 (weak to moderate wave energy). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. Monday the 20th morning has a similar story with a clean 4 ft ENE swell and cross-offshore wind. Still just okay.

Looking further out to Tuesday the 21st of July morning, the swell is dropping back to a 4 ft ENE swell, but with 10 seconds of period and a clean cross-offshore wind, it’ll be more fun than the flat patches. Combined energy is moderate at 262 (weak to moderate wave energy).

Honestly, for this 16-day window, the only true standout is Wednesday morning, the 15th. That’s the one. Get it while it’s good. For the rest, it’s mostly small and ordinary. The water is a touch warmer than usual, but that won’t help the wave size.

Crowds are listed as “sometimes” at Windang Island, so on that Wednesday morning, expect a few other keen locals out there with you.

Stay keen.

- Rusty

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