
Surf Forecasts:
Windang Island surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 2,544 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period with SE 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 08) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 2.4m and 10s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Windang Island over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright mate, let’s talk about Windang Island. It’s a reef and point break, exposed as anything, and it loves a solid SE swell. That’s exactly what we’ve got in the pipeline.
Water’s running at 66°F right now, which is about 2°F warmer than normal for this time of year. The ocean’s feeling nice and generous.
First few days are a bit rough around the edges. Sunday the 5th of July we’ve got a 10ft SSE swell, but it’s got a cross-shore S wind blowing at 16 mph – period is 12 seconds, and the energy is strong at 2799. The face is chopped up, though. Monday the 6th is similar, 8ft and still that messy cross wind. Not worth getting too excited about.
Then Tuesday the 7th of July cleans right up. A cross-offshore wind from the SSW at 12 mph and a 10ft SSE swell that swings to SE in the afternoon. The energy in the afternoon session hits 4557 – that’s serious push. Period goes to 11 seconds in the arvo, a proper groundswell. That Tuesday afternoon is the first real standout – clean, powerful, long lines wrapping around the point. It’s a reef and point, so that long period is going to give you some exceptional waves.
Wednesday the 8th stays clean in the morning, swell drops to 8ft, but energy is still a solid 1460. Surfable, but not the peak.
Thursday the 9th through Saturday the 11th of July, the swell backs off. Thursday morning is your pick: 6ft SE swell, a light cross-offshore breeze at 6 mph, and clean conditions. Energy is 827. Good for a relaxed session.
Then we hit a dry spell from Sunday the 12th to Wednesday the 15th of July. Swell drops under 3ft, energy falls to 35 or even 24 – that’s flat. Clean conditions but nothing to ride. A few days of patience required.
But the ocean comes roaring back on Thursday the 16th of July. A 10ft S swell rolls in, energy at 3417, but the wind is fresh from the SW at 19 mph – a bit raw. Friday the 17th is the turnaround. Friday morning: 8ft SSE swell, light SW wind at 6 mph, cross-offshore, clean, energy at 1876. Friday afternoon gets even better – a 10ft SE groundswell with a period of 15 seconds – that’s a deep-water, long-period swell. Energy hits 4024. This is big, powerful wave action. Over 8ft with a 15-second period – this is strictly for the experts. The point will handle it beautifully, but don’t be fooled.
Saturday the 18th keeps it going: 10ft SE in the morning, 8ft by the afternoon, and an offshore wind from the WNW at 9 mph. Clean and powerful, energy at 1760 in the arvo.
Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th of July round it out nicely. Sunday afternoon has an offshore wind and a 7ft SSE swell with energy at 2007. Monday morning holds at 8ft with light winds. The whole stretch from the 17th to the 20th is the real gem – consistent, clean groundswell hitting a classic point break.
Just a heads up, this spot can get crowded sometimes. And on those big days, only the experienced should be out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2798 | 1575 | 1313 | 1293 | 1673 | 1792 | 2460 | 1915 | 1195 | 1042 | 738 | 681 | 614 | 471 | 531 | 542 | 399 | 225 | 189 | 213 | 173 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:40PM1.34m | 12:45PM1.16m | 00:27AM1.26m | 1:35PM1.22m | 1:24AM1.17m | 2:29PM1.30m | 2:31AM1.09m | 3:26PM1.39m | 3:46AM1.05m | 4:24PM1.49m | 5:01AM1.03m | 5:22PM1.59m | 6:10AM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:30PM0.49m | 6:22AM0.21m | 6:27PM0.50m | 7:03AM0.23m | 7:33PM0.49m | 7:49AM0.26m | 8:46PM0.45m | 8:41AM0.29m | 10:01PM0.37m | 9:39AM0.31m | 11:11PM0.26m | 10:39AM0.31m | 00:15AM0.15m | 11:39AM0.30m | |||||||
— | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | |
4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | 5:00 | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 20 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 13 | E 14 | E 16 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 |
1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1360 | 1299 | 2097 | 1625 | 1195 | 899 | 738 | 681 | 614 | 471 | 531 | 542 | 399 | 225 | 189 | 213 | 173 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 16 | S 20 | — | ESE 13 | — | — | ESE 14 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 21 | S 16 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
— | — | 5 | 8 | — | 373 | — | — | 265 | 406 | 275 | 140 | — | 5 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 18 | 28 | 93 | 58 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 23 | S 18 | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | — | — | SE 11 | ESE 14 | E 8 | S 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | — | — | 5 | 40 | 31 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | SSE 10 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 |
2798 | 1575 | 1313 | 1293 | 1673 | 1792 | 2460 | 1915 | — | 1042 | 585 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 439 | 222 | 148 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 20 |
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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.











