Windang Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Grab a coffee and let me take you through the next couple of weeks at Windang Island. This is a call for the patient ones, with a couple of real gems hidden in the back half.

The first real surfable window opens up on Wednesday morning, the 12th of August. It’s not a massive day, but we’ve got a 3 ft south swell pushing through with a 9-second period. The big plus here is the solid offshore wind from the WNW at 9 mph, which should keep the lines tidy. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about. The energy is moderate (218), so it’s a fun little session for the advanced crew – this is a reef and point set-up, so you need to know what you’re doing. That morning is your best bet, as the afternoon sees the swell drop to 3 ft and the wind picks up. Thursday morning is similar, with a clean 3 ft south swell, but again, it’s a small window before the wind swings onshore.

From Friday afternoon right through to the end of the following week, things get pretty ordinary. A lot of weak, short-period wind swell, onshore winds, and rain. There’s a solid 5 or 6-day gap where you’d be wasting your time in the water. The energy is low to moderate, and the conditions are just messy.

There is a real standout, but you have to wait for it. On Saturday, the 22nd of August, the morning session looks clean. We’ve got a 5 ft ENE swell with an 11-second period – that’s proper groundswell, long lines and good energy. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NW at 6 mph, so the face will be clean. The energy is strong (496), so there’s some push. This is a good one, but for a break like this, a longer period swell can sometimes run a bit straight, so you’ll want to pick your peak.

Hold onto your board, because Wednesday the 26th of August is the big one. The morning session is a serious standout. Glassy conditions, 3 mph wind from the south, and a solid 13 ft south swell with a 10-second period. The energy is massive (2874), and the conditions are glassy. This is an expert-only day – that’s big, powerful swell on a reef and point. It’s not for the faint-hearted, but if you’re a seasoned surfer, this is the best on offer in the whole 16-day window. The afternoon gets a bit messy with onshore wind, but that morning will be etched in the memory.

Thursday the 27th still has a chunky 8 ft south swell, but it’s a bit messy with a cross-shore wind. Still worth a look if you missed the peak.

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