Windang Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.55° S 150.88° E

Windang Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 01 Aug 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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with 734 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 1st Aug)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 5th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 5th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, let's talk about the same stretch in feet and miles per hour.

We're kicking off on Saturday, August 1st, at Windang Island. The waves are a clean 5 feet from the SSE with a 9-second interval. The wind is a light south-westerly, a cross-off, so it's gonna look good. The water is 65°, which is a bit warmer than usual for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 356, so there's some grunt. It's a reef and point, so it'll handle the swell. This spot can get crowded sometimes, so keep your eyes peeled.

Saturday afternoon, the wind goes glassy, which is perfect. The swell drops a touch to 5 feet, but the glassy conditions make it a great session.

Sunday the 2nd, the swell holds around 5 feet, but it's a longer period groundswell from the SE at 12 seconds, pumping the energy up to 673. The wind goes bad, though. North wind in the morning, then a nasty 25 mph cross-onshore from the NE in the afternoon. It'll be a choppy mess.

Monday the 3rd, the swell drops off hard. The energy is weak. You might get a clean window in the afternoon with a strong offshore, but the waves are only 2 feet. Not much to work with.

Tuesday and Wednesday mornings are flat, with barely any energy in the water.

Wednesday afternoon, August 5th, the swell comes back to 6 feet from the south, with a 9-second interval. The energy is strong at 746, and the wind is a clean 15 mph offshore from the WSW. This is a very good call for a fun session.

Thursday the 6th, you want to be out in the morning. It's glassy with a 5-foot south swell. The afternoon gets a bump to 6 feet, but the onshore wind will ruin it.

Now, the big one. Saturday, August 15th. This is a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed, but it looks unreal. The morning is dead calm, zero wind. The swell is only 3 feet, but it's a groundswell from the SSE with a 21-second period. The energy reading is a massive 980, meaning a ton of power for the size. At a reef and point, this very long period swell will set up some beautiful, clean lines. It's a rare forecast.

The following Sunday the 16th has a 4-foot SSE swell and a 13-second period, but the wind is a bit messy, so it's not as good.

So, the pattern is a slow middle stretch, but the first weekend and especially that Saturday the 15th are the ones to get excited about. That's your target.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
351
311
530
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514
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28
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340
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:02AM1.16m
9:55PM1.47m
10:39AM1.20m
10:33PM1.40m
11:19AM1.25m
11:14PM1.30m
12:04PM1.29m
00:03AM1.20m
12:54PM1.32m
1:03AM1.09m
1:52PM1.36m
2:17AM1.00m
2:58PM1.41m
3:40AM0.97m
Low Tide
3:39PM0.35m
4:30AM0.15m
4:23PM0.37m
5:03AM0.17m
5:12PM0.39m
5:39AM0.21m
6:08PM0.41m
6:20AM0.26m
7:14PM0.42m
7:09AM0.32m
8:31PM0.40m
8:08AM0.37m
9:51PM0.34m
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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.

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