Windang Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, gather 'round. Rusty here, and I've been chewing on the forecast for our local zone. It's a real mixed-up picture for the next couple of weeks, but there are a few moments that'll make it worth paddling out.

Most of the time, it's looking pretty average, but the one spot that keeps popping up is Windang Island. It's a reef and point break, so when conditions align, it's a proper wave. The water temp is sitting at about 18°, which is nothing special for this time of year.

Right now, it's a slow start. Tuesday the 25th's afternoon is weak with a 5ft north-easterly swell and a cross-breeze making things a bit messy. Then we hit a real quiet patch. Wednesday the 26th is a total write-off, and Thursday the 27th is only marginal with a 6ft south swell but cross-shore winds ruining the shape. Friday the 28th is more of the same.

But hold on. Come Saturday morning, the 29th, things get interesting. We've got a clean 4ft swell from the south-southeast, but the wind is zero – dead glassy. For a reef and point, that's as good as it gets. The combined energy is moderate (448), but the total lack of wind will make every wave feel like a million bucks. That's your weekend session right there.

After that, we're back to a long, flat, and blown-out stretch. The end of August and the start of September is a real dead zone.

Now, for the long-range punters, check out Monday the 8th of September. By the afternoon, the energy picks up to a moderate level (245) with a 6ft south-south-east swell. The good news is a clean, moderate offshore breeze from the west. The swell period is a short 6 seconds, so it's not a groundswell, but that offshore wind will still make it fun. Mark it in the calendar, but remember, it's a long way out.

So, the verdict: Saturday morning, 29th August is your best bet for clean, glassy waves. Monday, 8th September is a promising prospect for a proper session. For everything else, you might as well save the wax.

Rusty.

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