Surf Forecasts:
Windansea surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,122 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with S 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Windansea in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Windansea over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s check out what Windansea is offering over the next couple of weeks.
It’s a bit of a mixed bag, to tell you the truth. We’ve got some decent energy early on, but the quality is going to be messed up by onshore winds. The real highlight is a glassy window that pops up way at the end, but we’ve got a long dry spell to get through first.
The period kicks off on Sunday, July 26th, with a moderate 3ft swell from the SW, carrying a very long 19-second period. The combined energy is 838 (moderate), so there’s some Pacific juice in the water. But the wind is a light cross-onshore, and that’s going to put a bit of a chop on the surface. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
Monday the 27th sees a slight bump, with the morning swell at 4ft from the SW, an 18-second period, and energy jumping to 1021 (strong). It’s still a cross-shore wind, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. Tuesday the 28th holds similar size at 4ft, but the cross-onshore wind keeps it from cleaning up. The energy is strong at 1124-1147, but it’s not going to be the cleanest ride.
By Wednesday the 30th, we’re looking at 5ft from the SSW, but the period drops to 14 seconds and the wind stays cross-onshore. It’s rideable, but it’s a fight.
The real standout is right at the end. On Monday, August 10th, the morning session shows a tiny 2ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the energy is low at 203. But the wind is described as glassy. That’s the winner. For a reef break like Windansea, which is fairly consistent and open to the SW, glassy conditions are a huge plus. The swell is small, so you’ll want a longboard or a fun shape, but the lack of wind will make it the cleanest session of the whole forecast.
The bad news is that from Saturday, August 1st, right through to Sunday, August 10th, we’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf. The swell drops right off to 1ft to 2ft, and the winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore. It’s a proper flat spell. For a spot that’s usually fairly consistent, this is a tough run, but it happens.
So, the call is: the best bet is that glassy Monday morning on August 10th. It’s a long way off, but that’s the one to keep an eye on. The rest of the week is for the die-hards or the kite surfers, because the wind and chop make it more interesting for them than for paddle surfing.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
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 kJ | 945 | 716 | 609 | 694 | 901 | 511 | 717 | 962 | 908 | 767 | 748 | 739 | 551 | 837 | 886 | 975 | 1043 | 950 | 812 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:38AM1.10m | 7:57PM1.78m | 9:59AM1.13m | 8:31PM1.83m | 10:21AM1.16m | 9:04PM1.87m | 10:44AM1.20m | 9:36PM1.87m | 11:08AM1.25m | 10:08PM1.82m | 11:34AM1.30m | 10:41PM1.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:25PM0.67m | 4:43AM-0.15m | 4:01PM0.63m | 5:08AM-0.10m | 4:39PM0.61m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 945 | 716 | 609 | 694 | 901 | 511 | 717 | 962 | 908 | 767 | 748 | 739 | 551 | 837 | 886 | 975 | 1043 | 950 | 812 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | S 14 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 35 | 49 | 49 | 40 | 99 | 79 | 52 | 94 | 72 | 79 | 72 | 68 | 229 | 36 | 38 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 19 | S 8 | SSE 19 | S 18 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 48 | 73 | 46 | 47 | 21 | 299 | 6 | 68 | 167 | 68 | 146 | 194 | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 127 | 211 | 3 | 5 | 203 | 4 | 5 | 127 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 127 | 19 | 4 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
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