Surf Forecasts:
Windansea surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,006 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Windansea this week:
The surf forecast for Windansea over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Windansea in the next 16 days are 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Windansea over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk Windansea. The water is sitting at 74°F, which is a solid 7°F warmer than usual for this time of year—that’s very unusual, so expect a warm soak when you jump in.
Right now and through Wednesday the 22nd into Thursday the 23rd, it’s pretty rough. Cross-on breezes at 12–13 mph and the surf is poor to marginal. Swell is small, around 3 ft to 4 ft from the SW, but the energy is weak and it’s choppy. Not worth paddling out.
Friday the 24th brings a huge period—24 seconds—which is a very long period groundswell. That’s magic for a reef, but the swell drops to 2 ft–2 ft and winds stay cross-on. Energy spikes to 963 but it’s too weak to ride. Same story through the weekend: light breezes, small waves (2 ft–3 ft), just not enough.
Monday the 27th to Wednesday the 29th shows a bit more size, around 4 ft–4 ft from the SW with 16–18 second periods and light winds—some mornings even clean offshore. Energy is moderate to strong (699–994), but it’s still flagged as marginal. Not a standout, but not terrible.
Here’s the best on offer: Friday the 31st of July and Saturday the 1st of August. Swell hits 5 ft–6 ft from the SSW, 14-second period, with light offshore winds in the mornings (6–9 mph from the WSW or WNW). Energy reaches 1109–1271, which is moderate to strong. A 5 ft south swell with offshore wind at Windansea is a serious call for experienced surfers. At that size, it’s too big for beginners, and the 14-second period means longer lulls but better shaped waves on the reef.
Sunday the 2nd of August drops back, and from Monday the 3rd to Wednesday the 5th, it’s poor with weak energy (251–466) and cross-on winds. There’s an uptick on Thursday the 6th of August with 6 ft swell from the SSW, 14-second period, and light offshore winds, energy at 1114–1205, but still marginal. Worth a dawn session if you’re keen.
Overall, the best windows are the mornings of July 31st and August 1st, with a backup on August 6th. The rest is small or choppy. For a classic reef like this, I’m a bit bummed, but there are a couple of days to look forward to.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 355 | 346 | 586 | 361 | 317 | 317 | 541 | 271 | 647 | 647 | 420 | 723 | 723 | 616 | 602 | 795 | 511 | 633 | 841 | 897 | 669 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:54PM1.53m | 7:48AM0.93m | 5:48PM1.57m | 8:42AM1.01m | 6:36PM1.63m | 9:14AM1.06m | 7:19PM1.70m | 9:38AM1.10m | 7:57PM1.78m | 9:59AM1.13m | 8:31PM1.83m | 10:21AM1.16m | 9:04PM1.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:39AM0.76m | 00:51AM0.25m | 10:53AM0.86m | 1:41AM0.12m | 12:05PM0.89m | 2:19AM0.02m | 1:00PM0.87m | 2:52AM-0.05m | 1:41PM0.83m | 3:22AM-0.11m | 2:17PM0.77m | 3:50AM-0.14m | 2:51PM0.72m | 4:17AM-0.16m | |||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 355 | 346 | 586 | 159 | 124 | 124 | 134 | 106 | 65 | 647 | 420 | 723 | 723 | 616 | 602 | 795 | 511 | 633 | 841 | 897 | 669 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | S 14 | W 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | W 7 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 10 | W 8 | SW 12 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 31 | 187 | 110 | 361 | 317 | 317 | 288 | 230 | 647 | 64 | 180 | 140 | 54 | 55 | 42 | 73 | 69 | 87 | 42 | 60 | 58 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SW 7 | SW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 26 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 11 | W 7 | SW 19 | W 8 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 68 | 19 | 95 | 31 | 105 | 105 | 541 | 271 | 150 | 71 | 45 | 47 | 97 | 170 | 94 | 37 | 299 | 31 | 56 | 37 | 29 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 18 | 0 | 127 | 66 | 5 | 66 | 66 | 0 | 127 | 19 | 0 |
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