Windang Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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