Windansea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – it’s looking pretty grim for a while. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead. The first real bit of surf worth mentioning kicks off on Wednesday, July 29th, but even then, it’s a marginal call.

Wednesday, July 29th sees a bit of a pulse at Windansea. A SW groundswell is rolling in with a very long period of 16 seconds, pushing 4ft. The combined energy is moderate at 945. The water is way warmer than normal for this time of year – a massive 4° anomaly – so you won’t need a thick suit. But here’s the kicker: the wind is a light cross-on from the SW at 6 mph. It’s a tricky one. That long-period swell likes to wrap around reefs and points, but with the wind blowing across the face, it’s going to be a bit bumpy. The wave comment calls it marginal, and with a score of 1, I’d say it’s a gamble. For the advanced crew, it might be worth a look, but the quality isn’t there.

From Thursday, July 30th, right through to Tuesday, August 11th, it’s a write-off. The swell drops off steadily, dropping to 3ft, then 2ft, and even down to 1ft. The combined energy falls from 761 down to less than 200. The wind stays mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave comments are all “poor surf conditions” or “marginal”. There’s nothing to get excited about here. This is a solid two-week stretch of flat to small, messy surf.

The only thing that changes is the period. You’ll see a few days around August 7th to 9th where the period jumps back up to 17-19 seconds, but the swell height is only 1ft to 2ft. That’s a long-period groundswell with no size. It’s just a tease. The energy is still in the low 200s to 300s. Even with light offshore winds, you can’t make waves out of nothing.

The best of a bad bunch? Honestly, there isn’t a standout. The only day with any real energy is Wednesday, July 29th with that 4ft, 16-second swell. But the cross-onshore wind ruins the party. If you’re desperate and your board is waxed, you might find a wave at Windansea, but don’t expect anything clean or long. The crowds there are often thick, even when it’s poor, so you’ll be battling for scraps.

This is a pretty normal blank run for this area. It’s a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d save your energy and leave the boards in the car.

Rusty.

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