Windansea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s get into the outlook for our local reef. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next two weeks, so let’s break it down.

For the first few days, what we’re seeing is a long-period groundswell from the southwest, which is a solid direction for the reef. The swell energy is pretty moderate early on, sitting around 629 (combined energy), with the swell coming in at 4 ft. The water is running about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit surprises. The biggest issue is that it’s going to be a bit of a slow start—Tuesday morning is looking marginal, with a light offshore breeze making it clean, but tide conditions are the only thing holding it back.

Into Wednesday and Thursday, the swell drops off a bit, but the wind stays tricky, shifting into a cross-onshore. The energy drops to around 455-560, and the conditions get choppy. Not our best days. We do see a bit of a pulse on Thursday morning with a 4 ft, 13-second swell, but it’s still marginal.

Now, here’s the real standout for the entire period. Friday, July 31st, that’s the one to circle. The swell jumps up to 7 ft in the afternoon, with a 15-second period, and the combined energy goes through the roof at 1979. That’s solid, powerful groundswell. The wind is offshore from the west-northwest, which is perfect for this reef. Make no mistake, this is a big swell—over 8 ft is only for experts. The reef is going to be thick and hollow, but it’s a tricky wave. If you’re not on your game, this one will sort you out. The crowds are often at Windansea, so expect a lineup.

The next week drops off a lot. Winds stay cross-onshore or onshore, and the swell loses its juice. By August 2nd, we’re down to 2 ft and 253 energy, which is weak. The period drops too, and the wind is messy. From August 3rd to the 5th, it’s real small with poor conditions. The energy is under 300, and it’s barely worth paddling out. There’s a four-day gap of pretty poor surf here.

So, the bottom line: if you’re an expert, the morning of July 31st and that afternoon session is the time to be out. It’s a big, long-period, offshore reef setup. The rest of the window is mostly marginal or poor. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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