Windang Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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