Windang Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.55° S 150.88° E

Windang Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Windang Island sea temperature is
18.6° C
1.3° 

Windang Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Windang Island surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SSE swell with 965 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 22nd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 24th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 24th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Windang Island over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into this one. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the week ahead is shaping up to have some real moments of magic, especially for those who know where to look.

Right now, there’s nothing doing. The first real surf we’ll see is on Wednesday afternoon, the 22nd of July. It’s nothing to write home about, but it’s a start. The wind is a solid offshore from the west at 12 mph, which is going to keep things clean. Swell is a modest 3 ft from the ENE. It’s a bit short in the tooth at 10 seconds, but the wave energy is sitting at a moderate 202. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 66°, just a nice little bonus.

Honestly, the next couple of days are just filler. Thursday the 23rd has small waves, barely 3 ft, and the wind is a bit too strong. Friday morning the 24th is better, with a 5 ft south swell, but the real standout is Friday afternoon. That’s the one. The wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the east, and we get a solid 5 ft south swell with a long period of 12 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The energy jumps to a strong 678. This is a point-and-reef setup, so that long period is going to wrap in beautifully. For the advanced crew, this is the pick of the week. Expect it to be working, and it’s likely to have a few people out, but it’ll be worth it. The water is still that touch warmer than normal.

The weekend holds up. Saturday the 25th morning has a clean 5 ft from the south with a clean offshore breeze, and Saturday afternoon goes glassy again with a 3 ft south swell. Sunday the 26th morning is also clean with a 4 ft south swell at 11 seconds. That’s a nice little run of good conditions.

We hit a dry spell from Monday the 27th through to the end of the month. The swell drops right off, and the wind turns nasty. Tuesday the 28th is particularly grim with tiny, weak waves and a choppy onshore mess. By Thursday the 30th, we’ve got some size coming back, but it’s a lumpy, wind-affected mess. The 31st of July sees a real jump in size, but the period drops to a pathetic 7 seconds, and the wind is onshore. That’s 8 ft of crumbly, blown-out slop. Better suited to a kite than a surfboard.

Then, just when you think it’s over, we get a nice little reset. Saturday the 1st of August brings a clean 5 ft south swell with a light offshore wind. The wave energy is moderate at 440. It’s a solid, clean option. Sunday the 2nd of August morning is also clean with a 5 ft easterly, but the period is short. Monday the 3rd of August has a clean 4 ft from the east. The runs are consistent, but nothing is a standout like that Friday.

The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. Tuesday the 4th of August has some size, but the rain and wind make it ordinary. Wednesday the 5th of August morning has a clean 4 ft from the ENE, but that afternoon is a write-off with a near gale. Thursday the 6th of August is just a howling, clean but blown-out mess.

So, for the true standout of the whole forecast, it’s hands down Friday the 24th of July afternoon. The wind is glassy, the swell is a solid 5 ft from the south, and the period is a long 12 seconds. That’s the session to circle on the calendar. For a solid, reliable backup, the weekend mornings and the 1st of August look clean and fun.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
1.3
S
9
1.4
S
9
1.5
S
12
1.8
S
12
1.4
S
10
1
S
10
1.1
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
10
1
S
10
0.9
S
9
0.7
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.3
SSE
17
0.3
SSE
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
175
103
94
73
252
299
625
925
418
202
302
396
302
179
133
88
46
40
59
57
Wind (km/h)
20
W
10
WNW
20
WSW
25
W
20
W
10
WSW
5
ENE
15
W
10
WNW
0
NW
15
W
5
W
10
ENE
10
WNW
5
NNE
15
NE
10
NW
10
N
20
NE
15
W
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
off
off
glassy
off
off
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
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
9:29PM0.49m
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
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clear
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6:56
6:56
6:56
6:54
6:54
6:54
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5:07
5:07
5:08
5:09
5:09
5:10
5:12
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Temp °C
18
15
18
17
10
13
14
9
18
18
12
17
16
12
18
18
14
18
18
15
Feels °C
14
12
12
10
4
9
11
4
16
17
8
15
13
9
15
14
11
14
14
12
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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.

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