Surf Forecasts:
Windmills surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NE swell with 378 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Windmills in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Windmills over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s break this down, mate.
Right now, it’s flat out depressing. There is nothing happening at Windmills for a long time. We’re talking a massive gap with no decent surf on offer from Sunday the 12th all the way through. The trade winds are just hammering it from the ENE side-shore, making everything a lumpy, cross-chop mess. Water temp is 79°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, but that doesn't help when there’s nothing to ride. It’s just a long, frustrating wait.
The first real sign of life pops up on Monday, 27 July. That morning is the one to circle on your calendar. The swell hits 5 ft from the NE, and for the first time in ages, the energy kicks up to a moderate 618. The period is a little better at 8 seconds, and while the wind is still side-shore from the NE, it drops to a moderate breeze. That’s the best wind we see in this whole forecast.
So the standout is Windmills on the morning of Monday, 27 July. It’s a reef break, so it can handle the swell okay, but the perfect direction would be from the NNW. We’re getting NE, but beggars can’t be choosers. The waves will be around 5 ft from the NE, which is manageable if you know what you’re doing, but this is an advanced spot, so respect it. Crowds are often there, so you won’t be alone. It’s a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed the forecast holds.
Honestly, the rest of the two weeks is a total drought. Every single entry is rated as poor surf conditions. The energy is weak, the wind is trash, and there’s just no reason to get excited. It’s a rough stretch for the area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | WNW 15 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | W 14 | WNW 14 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 335 | 314 | 272 | 243 | 147 | 174 | 179 | 156 | 174 | 159 | 157 | 150 | 140 | 120 | 103 | 65 | 110 | 215 | 280 | 256 | 193 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 2:25PM0.96m | 1:03AM0.39m | 3:07PM0.98m | 2:01AM0.41m | 3:46PM0.98m | 2:55AM0.43m | 4:22PM0.94m | 3:49AM0.45m | 4:56PM0.89m | 4:46AM0.47m | 5:25PM0.81m | 5:48AM0.49m | 5:50PM0.73m | 7:00AM0.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:40PM0.32m | 7:21AM-0.03m | 10:13PM0.29m | 8:09AM-0.03m | 10:45PM0.27m | 8:55AM0.00m | 11:17PM0.26m | 9:39AM0.07m | 11:48PM0.24m | 10:22AM0.16m | 00:19AM0.22m | 11:05AM0.26m | 00:50AM0.21m | 11:54AM0.37m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 |
 | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | 7:09 |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 16 | W 15 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | W 14 | W 14 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 124 | 155 | 143 | 104 | 100 | 93 | 132 | 118 | 97 | 45 | 65 | 150 | 104 | 144 | 78 | 48 | 18 | 18 | 41 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 15 | W 14 | WNW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 15 | W 15 | W 15 | SW 13 | SW 17 | W 14 | NNE 8 | N 7 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 12 |
| kJ | 27 | 26 | 26 | 42 | 36 | 85 | 91 | 42 | 174 | 159 | 157 | 46 | 75 | 104 | 32 | 27 | 60 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SW 20 | SW 21 | WNW 18 | SW 19 | WSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 18 | W 14 | WNW 14 | SW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 7 | SW 8 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 32 | 58 | 37 | 103 | 83 | 99 | 119 | 42 | 42 | 48 | 103 | 65 | 20 | 35 | 5 | 2 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | — | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 335 | 314 | 272 | 243 | 147 | 174 | 179 | 156 | — | 67 | 64 | 127 | 140 | 120 | 55 | 59 | 110 | 215 | 280 | 256 | 193 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 18 |
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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).
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