Windang Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next few days are a bit of a write-off for any proper surf around Windang Island. We’ve got a real gap from now until about Wednesday the 15th of July with nothing worth paddling out for. The little bits of swell we see are tiny or mushy, and while the wind is often offshore, there’s just no energy in the water. It’s a slow start, but don’t lose hope – things can turn around.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Wednesday morning, the 15th of July. This is our standout window. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the south, with a 10-second period. The combined energy is strong (1879), so there’s plenty of push. This is expert territory though – that size is serious, and it’s a reef and point setup, so it’ll handle the swell well. Wind is a cross-off from the SSW at 12 mph, keeping things clean. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild. Crowds are possible here, so expect some company if you’re game. This is the one to aim for.

Thursday morning the 16th is still punchy at 5ft from the south, but the period drops to 8 seconds, so it’s a bit weaker and more local wind swell. Still clean with cross-off SSW wind at 9 mph, and energy is moderate (520). It’s a step down from Wednesday but rideable for experienced surfers.

We hit another quiet patch from Friday the 17th through to Sunday the 19th – tiny waves and less than ideal conditions. Keep the board in the car, but maybe don’t bother.

Monday the 20th of July shows some promise again. Morning brings a 4ft easterly swell with a 10-second period and clean cross-off NNW wind at 9 mph. Energy is moderate (356). The afternoon builds to 5ft from the ENE, same period, but the wind picks up a bit. It’s still good, but the tide might mess with things. Worth a look.

Tuesday the 21st of July morning is another solid option – 4ft from the ENE, 10-second period, clean cross-off SSW wind at 9 mph, energy moderate (348). Nice and clean.

Wednesday the 22nd of July morning is glassy – 4ft from the south, 8-second period, no wind, just light airs. That’s a rare treat, and the energy is moderate (316). If you can get out, it’ll be smooth.

The long-range stuff into the last week of July is small and inconsistent. Thursday the 23rd has a morning of 3ft south swell with offshore wind, and the afternoon goes glassy with a 2ft south swell that has a very long 18-second period. That’s groundswell, but tiny – best for a longboard or a point break. After that, it’s flat to poor until the end of the outlook.

So, the standout is Wednesday the 15th of July morning – biggest swell, clean, and serious. Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st mornings are also good, clean options for a bit of fun. Get in when you can.

Rusty.

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