Windansea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what Windansea’s got cooking over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow burn, and if you’re a beginner, you might want to look elsewhere for a bit.

First up, Saturday the 25th, it’s small. We’re looking at a 3 ft SW swell, and that’s a long period groundswell coming in at 21 seconds. That’s proper energy, but the combined energy is moderate (742). The wind is cross-on from the WSW at 6 mph, so it’s going to be a little bumpy. It’s a reef break, so that long period might actually shape up alright, but the wave comment says it’s marginal. Honestly, it’s a 1 out of 10 kind of day. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild.

Sunday the 26th perks up slightly. The swell nudges to 3 ft from the SW, with a 19-second period. The combined energy is still moderate (838). The wind is a light cross-shore on the morning, which is a bit of a positive. Still, the scores are low, so don’t expect anything special. It’s a ‘light cross-shore with small crossing wind ripples’.

Monday the 27th sees a bit more size, with 4 ft SW swell in the morning (period 18 seconds). The energy is starting to get into the moderate range (1042). But the wind picks up to a gentle breeze from the SSW at 9 mph, going cross-on, making it fairly choppy. The afternoons are similar with smaller waves.

Tuesday the 28th is the biggest we see for a while. We’ve got 4 ft SW swell with a 17-second period. The combined energy is moderate (1080 in the morning, 1011 in the afternoon). But again, that gentle cross-on wind is messing with the surface. It’s a ‘gentle cross-onshore and fairly choppy’. For an advanced break, it’s still only a 2 out of 10.

From Wednesday the 29th, things start to drop off. The swell fades back to 4 ft and then down to 3 ft by the 2nd of August. The wind stays cross-on or onshore, and the ratings drop to zero by the afternoon of the 29th. The combined energy falls away, too.

There’s a bit of a spike on Thursday afternoon the 30th. The swell bumps to 5 ft from the SSW, period 14 seconds. The energy is strong (1133). The wind is a light cross-on, so it’s not blown out. But with 5 ft, it’s getting a bit too much for beginners. Friday the 31st has similar size, 6 ft from the SSW, and the wind even goes offshore (WSW, 6 mph). Now, that’s interesting. The energy is still strong (1318 in the morning). This could be the standout window for experienced surfers, but don’t get too excited as the scores are still a 2 out of 10.

After that, it’s a long, slow decline. The first week of August is mostly poor surf conditions, with tiny swell and onshore wind. By the 3rd of August, we’re down to 2 ft. The energy is weak (182). The last few days show some longer period swell (21 seconds) on the 6th of August, but it’s only 1 ft. Not worth paddling out for.

So, the best on offer is that window around Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st of July. The 5 ft to 6 ft SW swell with light wind, and even a bit of offshore, is the cleanest we’ll see. But it’s still got that ‘marginal’ tag. For a spot like Windansea, it’s just not firing hard. The crowds are often here, so expect company if you do go.

-Rusty

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