Windmills Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.02° N 156.62° W

Windmills Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Windmills sea temperature is
26.6° C
0.4° 

Windmills surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Windmills surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, ENE swell with 1,715 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Windmills this week:

The surf forecast for Windmills over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Windmills in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 29th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 29th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 28th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Windmills over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Hey folks, Rusty here. We’re looking at a pretty bleak stretch ahead for Windmills. The first real surf recommendation is still over a week away, so we’ve got a long gap of nearly no good options before that.

For the next several days, we’re dealing with moderate to fresh cross-shore winds from the ENE, mostly with a lumpy cross-chop. Swell heights bounce between 4ft and 7ft, but the energy is weak to moderate at best (combined swell energy of 305 to 492). The period is short, mostly 6-8 seconds, which means weak, bumpy waves. This is not paddle-surf territory – with the wind and chop, this setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than a traditional surf.

Now, there’s one small window that stands out. On Wednesday morning, 29 July, we finally get a break in the pattern. Winds swing light from the south at 6 mph, going glassy. That’s a major positive, and it’ll result in clean conditions. Swell comes from the NE at 6ft with a 10-second period and moderate energy (577). It’s a groundswell, so expect better shaped waves and longer gaps between sets, which should make paddling out a bit easier. This is the best on offer – a true standout in an otherwise poor run – but it’s only for advanced surfers, as 6ft can be a handful. Also, crowds are likely here, so be ready for company.

After that morning, the wind picks up again from the E at 9 mph in the afternoon, going cross-offshore, but the swell drops to 5ft and the energy falls off (314). It’s clean but marginal.

From Thursday 30 July right through to the end of the forecast on Monday 10 August, it’s back to the same story: fresh cross-shore winds, lumpy cross-chop, poor surf conditions, and swell mostly below 5ft with short periods. No other standouts in sight.

So, for now, pin your hopes on that Wednesday morning glass-off at Windmills. It’s the only real chance for a decent session in this 16-day window.

Stay patient, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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189
215
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143
134
1544
1474
577
314
264
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237
199
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362
489
477
Wind (km/h)
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E
25
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High Tide
2:14PM0.82m
00:51AM0.39m
2:43PM0.84m
1:33AM0.41m
3:10PM0.86m
2:12AM0.43m
3:35PM0.86m
2:50AM0.46m
3:59PM0.85m
3:31AM0.48m
4:21PM0.82m
4:15AM0.51m
4:42PM0.78m
Low Tide
9:28PM0.33m
7:02AM0.07m
9:43PM0.31m
7:39AM0.06m
10:01PM0.30m
8:13AM0.06m
10:20PM0.28m
8:46AM0.08m
10:40PM0.26m
9:19AM0.12m
11:01PM0.24m
9:54AM0.18m
11:23PM0.22m
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Information about the Windmills Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Windmills provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Windmills can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Windmills surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Windmills) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Windmills may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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