Windang Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.55° S 150.88° E

Windang Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Windang Island sea temperature is
18.4° C
1.0° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, S swell with 1,069 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with S 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 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. 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 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 15th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 15th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 15th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 11s

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


Alright, mate. Rusty here, looking at what’s on the cards for Windang Island over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got some solid potential, but it’s gonna be a waiting game for most of it.

The good news is, the offshore wind pattern is looking sweet for much of the period, but the bad news is that for the first week and a half, there just isn’t enough swell to get excited about. We’re looking at a big gap of nothing special until the middle of next week. Don’t bother paddling out until then unless you’re after a flat-water paddle.

Alright, let’s get into it. The first real standout is Wednesday the 15th of July. That morning, Windang Island is gonna see a S swell pumping in at about 7 ft with a long period of 11 seconds (groundswell, so it’ll have some proper push). The wind is light offshore from the SSW, creating *excellent* conditions for experienced surfers. The combined energy is strong at 1518 (moderate wave energy). This is a reef and point set-up, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely. Water temp is sitting at about 65 °F, which is about 2 °F warmer than usual for this time of year – a nice little bonus.

If you’re an advanced surfer, this is your window. Wednesday morning is the pick of the entire forecast. The afternoon gets a bit cross-shore and messy, so make the most of the morning.

Thursday the 16th morning has some leftover size at about 6 ft but the swell period has dropped to a shorter 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and less organized. The combined energy is still moderate at 798 (moderate wave energy), but with a moderate cross-offshore wind it’s still manageable for the experienced crew. After that, the swell just fades right out into tiny, weak surf for days.

We get a slight uptick on Sunday the 19th morning, with a clean 4 ft E swell and glassy winds. Combined energy is moderate at 298 (weak to moderate wave energy). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. Monday the 20th morning has a similar story with a clean 4 ft ENE swell and cross-offshore wind. Still just okay.

Looking further out to Tuesday the 21st of July morning, the swell is dropping back to a 4 ft ENE swell, but with 10 seconds of period and a clean cross-offshore wind, it’ll be more fun than the flat patches. Combined energy is moderate at 262 (weak to moderate wave energy).

Honestly, for this 16-day window, the only true standout is Wednesday morning, the 15th. That’s the one. Get it while it’s good. For the rest, it’s mostly small and ordinary. The water is a touch warmer than usual, but that won’t help the wave size.

Crowds are listed as “sometimes” at Windang Island, so on that Wednesday morning, expect a few other keen locals out there with you.

Stay keen.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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11
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7
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10
0.2
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11
0.4
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10
2.2
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11
1.8
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9
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Energy kJ
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9
35
1069
538
593
489
232
158
84
58
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104
122
225
230
251
248
Wind (km/h)
20
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
WSW
25
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25
S
20
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20
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20
S
15
SW
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NNE
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:13PM1.76m
8:07AM1.12m
8:05PM1.80m
8:59AM1.15m
8:55PM1.79m
9:48AM1.18m
9:44PM1.73m
10:37AM1.20m
10:32PM1.62m
11:25AM1.22m
11:20PM1.47m
12:13PM1.24m
00:08AM1.30m
Low Tide
12:37PM0.28m
2:07AM-0.03m
1:32PM0.25m
2:58AM-0.07m
2:26PM0.24m
3:45AM-0.06m
3:18PM0.25m
4:31AM-0.02m
4:11PM0.29m
5:14AM0.05m
5:06PM0.34m
5:55AM0.13m
6:04PM0.40m
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Feels °C
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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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