Windansea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for Windansea over the next couple of weeks.

Overall, it's a pretty lean stretch for this classic reef break. We've got a consistent supply of small, long-period SW groundswell rolling in, but the wind is the main story here – and it's not a good one. For most of this period, we're looking at onshore or cross-onshore breezes, which is going to ruin the shape on what is otherwise a very clean, lined-up wave. The water temperature is sitting at 75°, which is a massive 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that's a very unusual anomaly, so you'll be surfing in a warm bath.

The first real window of opportunity doesn't arrive until the afternoon of Tuesday, August 11th. We've got a tiny 2ft SSW swell running with a long 18-second period, but the magic is in the wind. It's forecast to go glassy, a light breeze from the WSW. That means silky clean conditions. The combined energy is moderate (374), and for a reef like Windansea, that long period will really push the swell lines in. It's not going to be big, but this is the standout session of the whole outlook. The crowd factor is a known issue here – it's a spot that's often packed, so expect company if the conditions are as good as they look.

After that, it's back to the grind. The wind switches back to onshore and cross-onshore from the WNW or W, keeping things choppy and messy right through until the end of the third week of August. The swell ticks up a touch around August 15th-16th, with heights around 3ft to 4ft and combined energy climbing into the strong range (613). But with a moderate to strong WNW breeze on it, this is a classic "looks better than it is" situation. The wind is going to make it a battle.

There are a couple of mornings with marginal conditions, like the 22nd of August, where the swell is 3ft from the SSW and the wind is light offshore (W at 15 mph), but the forecast is just uncertain. It's a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but don't bank on it.

Honestly, for this entire 16-day run, the only real surf to get excited about is that Tuesday afternoon window. It's a short-lived, small-wave special, but if you want a clean line at Windansea, that's your moment. The rest of the time, the wind is going to be a problem.

Rusty.

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