Windang Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into this one. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the week ahead is shaping up to have some real moments of magic, especially for those who know where to look.

Right now, there’s nothing doing. The first real surf we’ll see is on Wednesday afternoon, the 22nd of July. It’s nothing to write home about, but it’s a start. The wind is a solid offshore from the west at 12 mph, which is going to keep things clean. Swell is a modest 3 ft from the ENE. It’s a bit short in the tooth at 10 seconds, but the wave energy is sitting at a moderate 202. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 66°, just a nice little bonus.

Honestly, the next couple of days are just filler. Thursday the 23rd has small waves, barely 3 ft, and the wind is a bit too strong. Friday morning the 24th is better, with a 5 ft south swell, but the real standout is Friday afternoon. That’s the one. The wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the east, and we get a solid 5 ft south swell with a long period of 12 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The energy jumps to a strong 678. This is a point-and-reef setup, so that long period is going to wrap in beautifully. For the advanced crew, this is the pick of the week. Expect it to be working, and it’s likely to have a few people out, but it’ll be worth it. The water is still that touch warmer than normal.

The weekend holds up. Saturday the 25th morning has a clean 5 ft from the south with a clean offshore breeze, and Saturday afternoon goes glassy again with a 3 ft south swell. Sunday the 26th morning is also clean with a 4 ft south swell at 11 seconds. That’s a nice little run of good conditions.

We hit a dry spell from Monday the 27th through to the end of the month. The swell drops right off, and the wind turns nasty. Tuesday the 28th is particularly grim with tiny, weak waves and a choppy onshore mess. By Thursday the 30th, we’ve got some size coming back, but it’s a lumpy, wind-affected mess. The 31st of July sees a real jump in size, but the period drops to a pathetic 7 seconds, and the wind is onshore. That’s 8 ft of crumbly, blown-out slop. Better suited to a kite than a surfboard.

Then, just when you think it’s over, we get a nice little reset. Saturday the 1st of August brings a clean 5 ft south swell with a light offshore wind. The wave energy is moderate at 440. It’s a solid, clean option. Sunday the 2nd of August morning is also clean with a 5 ft easterly, but the period is short. Monday the 3rd of August has a clean 4 ft from the east. The runs are consistent, but nothing is a standout like that Friday.

The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. Tuesday the 4th of August has some size, but the rain and wind make it ordinary. Wednesday the 5th of August morning has a clean 4 ft from the ENE, but that afternoon is a write-off with a near gale. Thursday the 6th of August is just a howling, clean but blown-out mess.

So, for the true standout of the whole forecast, it’s hands down Friday the 24th of July afternoon. The wind is glassy, the swell is a solid 5 ft from the south, and the period is a long 12 seconds. That’s the session to circle on the calendar. For a solid, reliable backup, the weekend mornings and the 1st of August look clean and fun.

Rusty, signing off.

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