
Surf Forecasts:
Windang Island surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 2,598 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period with SE 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 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 2.2m and 11s is also forecast. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Windang Island over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Windang Island. Over the next couple of weeks, we're looking at a real mixed bag. There's a solid pulse of swell coming through early on, but it's going to be a bit of a battle with the wind to get the good ones. After that, the surf fades right out for a stretch, before a promising run of cleaner, smaller waves shows up further out.
Right now, on Sunday the 5th of July, we've got a solid 8 ft to 10 ft south-southeast swell rolling in, which is packing some serious energy (combined energy of 1715 to 2604). The issue is the wind. It's a messy 16 mph southerly, putting a cross-chop on the surface. The water's about average for this time of year. This is big, raw stuff – definitely for the experienced crew only, and even then, it's a tough session.
Monday the 6th is more of the same, with 8 ft to 8 ft SSE swell, but the wind stays a tricky cross-shore at 12 to 16 mph. The surf is still powerful, but the quality is off.
Tuesday the 7th is where things start to clean up a little. The swell holds at 8 ft to 10 ft from the SSE, but we get a cross-offshore breeze from the SSW at 12 mph. The surface will be cleaner, and the energy is strong (combined energy of 1976 to 2656). It's still a big, expert-level wave, but it'll be a hell of a lot more rideable than the weekend.
Wednesday the 8th is the last day of the big stuff. The swell eases from 8 ft down to 6 ft through the day, with a cleaner cross-off wind in the morning. By the afternoon, the wind goes light cross-shore, and the swell drops to 6 ft from the ESE with a nice 12-second period. That's a good sign for things to come.
Now, Thursday the 9th is a real standout. The morning brings a clean 6 ft SSE swell with a light cross-offshore breeze (6 mph). The energy is moderate (828), and the conditions are described as "very good." This is where the reef and point setup at Windang Island will really shine. The swell direction is a touch off the optimum, but the clean surface and solid chest-to-head-high waves make this the pick of the first week.
The surf fades badly after that. Friday the 10th is small and clean, with 5 ft to 5 ft. The glassy afternoon is a beauty, but it's gutless. Then we hit a real dry spell. From Saturday the 11th, the swell drops below 3 ft, and the energy fades to nothing. We have a full week of flat, weak dribble from the 12th right through to the 16th of July. The wind is offshore, but there's simply no swell to push it. It's a long, quiet run.
Heading into the back half of the forecast, there's a flicker of hope. The 16th of July shows a new, clean 5 ft SSE groundswell creeping in by the afternoon (combined energy of 1044). Then Friday the 17th of July morning is the clear standout for the second week. We get a clean 5 ft SSE swell with a 12-second period, light offshore wind, and "very good" conditions. The energy is solid (800), and the direction is perfect for the break. This is a classic Windang Island morning – clean lines, solid, and the reef will be working. The morning is the window, as the wind turns light cross-shore in the afternoon.
The 18th and 19th of July offer smaller, clean options with some offshore wind, but nothing that matches the punch of that Friday morning. The 20th of July Monday morning sees a pulse of 5 ft southerly swell with clean offshore wind and good energy (504), which is a nice way to finish the outlook.
So, if you're chasing the big, raw stuff, you've got the first few days. But for the best quality, make a note for Thursday the 9th and Friday the 17th of July. Those are the standouts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Sat 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
736 | 1704 | 2598 | 1636 | 1100 | 1139 | 1172 | 1249 | 1868 | 1538 | 1216 | 871 | 664 | 716 | 611 | 430 | 359 | 402 | 339 | 225 | 168 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 10:59PM1.41m | 11:59AM1.11m | 11:40PM1.34m | 12:45PM1.16m | 00:27AM1.26m | 1:35PM1.22m | 1:24AM1.17m | 2:29PM1.30m | 2:31AM1.09m | 3:26PM1.39m | 3:46AM1.05m | 4:24PM1.49m | 5:01AM1.03m | 5:22PM1.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:45AM0.20m | 5:30PM0.49m | 6:22AM0.21m | 6:27PM0.50m | 7:03AM0.23m | 7:33PM0.49m | 7:49AM0.26m | 8:46PM0.45m | 8:41AM0.29m | 10:01PM0.37m | 9:39AM0.31m | 11:11PM0.26m | 10:39AM0.31m | ||||||||
— | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | |
— | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 16 | S 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
371 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 184 | 1019 | 1868 | 1538 | 1216 | 871 | 664 | 716 | 611 | 430 | 359 | 402 | 339 | 225 | 168 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 14 | — | — | E 16 | E 16 | — | SE 13 | S 10 | S 10 | ESE 14 | S 15 | ESE 12 | ESE 10 | S 21 | S 20 | SE 12 | S 15 | S 17 | S 15 | — |
5 | 4 | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | 388 | 108 | 49 | 356 | 4 | 341 | 106 | 9 | 8 | 122 | 4 | 5 | 4 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | S 19 | S 18 | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 20 | — | S 16 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 7 | 6 | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | SSW 6 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 |
736 | 1704 | 2598 | 1636 | 1100 | 1139 | 1172 | 1249 | — | — | 123 | 475 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 14 | 116 | 165 | 94 | 22 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
Windang Island is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Port Kembla. If you plan a holiday in Illawarra, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Kembla. Port Kembla has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











