
Surf Forecasts:
Windang Island surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, S swell with 4,093 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with ENE 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Windang Island in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Windang Island over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks down at Windang Island.
Straight up, we’ve got a bit of a quiet spell to kick things off. The first few days are pretty ordinary, with small, weak swell and nothing to get excited about. From Thursday 23rd to Sunday 27th, we’re looking at mostly small waves in the 3ft to 5ft range. The sessions on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th mornings do clean up nicely with offshore winds, but the wave heights are just not there yet, so it’s more of a grovel than anything. There’s a real dry patch from Monday 28th to Tuesday 29th July with almost no swell at all, just tiny leftovers and bumpy conditions – a total flat spell.
Then, things change in a big way. On Wednesday 29th July, a big lump of wind swell hits later in the day, but the wind is howling cross-shore at 18-22 mph, making it a lumpy, choppy mess. Honestly, with the wind that strong and the open beach, it’s looking more like a kite surfer’s session than a paddle surfer’s.
Now, the true standout of the whole forecast is Thursday 30th July. A proper, solid 13ft southerly groundswell rolls in with a period of 12 seconds – that’s a heap of energy (7386). The morning session has a clean cross-offshore wind, so the lines will be holding up great for the crew that can handle it. This is strictly for experienced surfers only, as 13ft is well into the big-wave territory. But for those with the skills, it’s going to be an incredible day at Windang Island.
After that, Friday 31st July morning offers a still-juicy 10ft S swell with light offshore winds (2928 energy), which is another excellent session for advanced surfers as it drops. Then Saturday 1st August morning brings another solid 7ft SE groundswell with glassy conditions (1239 energy). This one’s a bit more manageable for strong intermediate surfers, but still a serious wave. From there, the swell fades through the second week, with a few 5ft to 7ft days, but the winds become more variable and onshore, so the quality goes down. Wednesday 5th August offers a clean offshore 7ft SE swell, which is worth a look for experienced surfers too.
So, the highlight is clear: Thursday 30th July morning is the day for the big-wave crew. Saturday 1st August morning is the next best option with slightly smaller but still excellent conditions.
Water temp is about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit drama. Expect crowds on the weekend, especially Saturday as conditions are prime.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
103 | 94 | 73 | 210 | 306 | 528 | 876 | 434 | 208 | 350 | 457 | 346 | 217 | 158 | 92 | 31 | 9 | 14 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | glassy | off | glassy | on | cross-off | off | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | off |
High Tide | 3:03AM0.92m | 3:41PM1.29m | 4:14AM0.88m | 4:34PM1.32m | 5:19AM0.88m | 5:25PM1.36m | 6:13AM0.91m | 6:10PM1.41m | 6:57AM0.95m | 6:52PM1.47m | 7:37AM0.99m | 7:32PM1.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:46AM0.46m | 10:38PM0.46m | 9:40AM0.49m | 11:37PM0.41m | 10:35AM0.50m | 00:26AM0.36m | 11:28AM0.48m | 1:07AM0.30m | 12:15PM0.44m | 1:45AM0.24m | 12:58PM0.41m | 2:21AM0.20m | |||||||
— | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | NE 6 | NE 5 |
103 | 94 | 73 | 210 | 306 | 528 | 876 | 434 | 208 | 350 | 457 | 346 | 217 | 158 | 92 | 31 | 9 | 5 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SSE 15 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SE 15 | SE 7 | NE 5 | S 9 | SE 14 |
8 | 7 | 14 | 45 | 29 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 172 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | — | SE 8 | E 7 | SSE 18 | — | S 19 | E 9 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | SE 18 | NE 7 | SE 16 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 9 |
— | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 67 | — | 7 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | 12 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | SW 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | W 3 | — | WNW 3 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NW 2 | W 3 | NW 3 |
1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 114 | 222 | 479 |
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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.










