
Surf Forecasts:
Windang Island surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,767 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Windang Island this week:
The surf forecast for Windang Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Windang Island in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Windang Island over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Oi, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's comin' for Windang Island.
Alright, to be straight with you, the next week and a bit is pretty average. We've got a solid pulse of south swell kicking off the forecast, but it's got a bunch of issues with wind and tide, so it's not a simple go. The real standout doesn't show up until the following Monday, the 20th of July, and it's a very specific window.
Wednesday the 15th starts with a big 10ft south swell, but the wind is a cross-off from the SSW at 12 mph. The energy is massive (2801), but it's a bit of a dumpy, raw swell with a period of 10 seconds, and the surf report says it's marginal. That afternoon, it drops to 6ft with a short 8-second period and cross winds, and it's a total write-off. Thursday and Friday the 16th and 17th are just as bad, with the swell dropping to 5ft and then 3ft, all with dodgy winds. Saturday the 18th is tiny at 2ft, and Sunday the 19th sees a new swell arrive at 6ft from the ENE, but it's still not clean with cross and cross-on winds, and the energy is moderate (751).
Now, here's the one to pencil in. Monday morning, the 20th of July, is the pick of the fortnight. The wind goes glassy, and the swell is a solid 5ft from the ENE with a nice 10-second period and moderate energy (650). The report says "expect very good surf conditions". This is your window. The north-east swell direction is not the spot's optimum (which is SE), but the glassy conditions and chest-to-head-high sets will make for some fun, clean waves at this reef and point. It'll be a bit more consistent than the days around it, but be aware that crowds are possible here.
The rest of the second week is a mixed bag. Tuesday the 21st has a clean morning with 4ft ENE swell and a light cross-off, but it's nothing special. Wednesday the 22nd is another glassy morning, but the swell is only 4ft. The next real bump in size comes Friday the 24th with a 7ft south swell, but the period is short at 8 seconds and the wind is cross, so it'll be choppy and messy. After that, the swell fades back to tiny 2ft to 3ft waves through the weekend and into the start of the following week.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a washout, and the only true standout is that glassy Monday morning the 20th. After that, it's a waiting game for a few clean, small windows.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | E 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
20 | 1767 | 472 | 228 | 279 | 238 | 176 | 52 | 43 | 90 | 49 | 48 | 205 | 679 | 666 | 584 | 543 | 442 | 451 | 320 | 307 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:59AM1.15m | 8:55PM1.79m | 9:48AM1.18m | 9:44PM1.73m | 10:37AM1.20m | 10:32PM1.62m | 11:25AM1.22m | 11:20PM1.47m | 12:13PM1.24m | 00:08AM1.30m | 1:02PM1.25m | 00:59AM1.14m | 1:53PM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:58AM-0.07m | 2:26PM0.24m | 3:45AM-0.06m | 3:18PM0.25m | 4:31AM-0.02m | 4:11PM0.29m | 5:14AM0.05m | 5:06PM0.34m | 5:55AM0.13m | 6:04PM0.40m | 6:35AM0.23m | 7:07PM0.46m | 7:16AM0.32m | ||||||||
— | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | |
— | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 15 | S 15 | S 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | E 5 | E 5 | S 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
20 | 1034 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 31 | 33 | 12 | 11 | 90 | 49 | 48 | 205 | 679 | 666 | 584 | 543 | 442 | 451 | 320 | 307 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | — | E 11 | S 8 | E 10 | E 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 20 | 2 | 27 | 46 | 45 | 24 | 13 | 51 | 84 | 72 | 71 | 37 | 35 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | S 16 | ENE 7 | S 22 | SSE 21 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | S 7 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 |
2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 42 | 37 | 34 | 59 | 10 | 10 | 35 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | — | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | NNE 3 |
31 | 1767 | 472 | 228 | 279 | 238 | 176 | 52 | 43 | — | 9 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 14 | 61 | 0 | 61 | 94 | 14 | 22 | 14 | 2 | 14 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
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Information about the Windang Island Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Windang Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Windang Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Windang Island surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Windang Island) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Windang Island may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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