
Surf Forecasts:
Windmills surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, ENE swell with 353 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period. 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 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Windmills over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Well, I gotta be straight with you—this sixteen-day stretch is a tough one for a paddle. Windmills is our only option on the cards, and the winds are just not playing nice. We’ve got a solid run of cross-shore breezes that are going to mess up the surface, leaving us with chop and lumpy conditions almost every day. It’s a reef break, so it’s got that going for it, but the wind is the enemy here.
Let’s walk through it. Right from Monday the 3rd of August, we’re looking at a moderate breeze from the ENE at 12 mph, and the swell is coming in at 4 ft from the ENE with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is weak at 239, and the surface is a mess—cross-chop. It’s a no-go. That afternoon, the swell bumps up to 5 ft, but the energy is still just moderate at 304, and the wind stays cross. Nothing to write home about.
Tuesday the 4th offers a slight glimmer: a lighter breeze at 6 mph in the morning, with a 4 ft swell from the ENE and a longer period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 281. The wind is cross, but light, so you might get a few with small ripples on the surface. It’s marginal at best. The afternoon goes back to a gentle cross-shore breeze and a bit more chop.
From Wednesday the 5th all the way through to the 12th of August, it’s a slog. The wind is consistently from the ENE, 12 to 19 mph, always cross-shore. The swell hovers between 3 ft and 5 ft, with short periods mostly between 5 and 8 seconds. The combined energy stays weak to moderate (73 to 315). Every single report says “poor surf conditions.” It’s a long stretch of days where you’d be fighting the wind more than riding the wave.
Now, we do get a little change around Thursday the 13th of August. The morning shows a cross-offshore wind from the ENE at 19 mph, and the report says “clean.” The swell is 4 ft from the ENE with a 7-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 247. This is the best window in the whole outlook. The wind is a bit fresh, but the cross-offshore direction could clean up the faces for an advanced surfer. It’s still not perfect, but it’s the only time the surface isn’t a total mess. The afternoon goes back to cross-shore chop.
The last few days, from the 14th to the 18th of August, the wind stays strong, 19 to 22 mph from the ENE. The swell gets a bit bigger—5 ft to 6 ft—and the combined energy climbs into the moderate to strong range (261 to 489). But the period is short (6 to 8 seconds), and the wind is relentless cross-shore. The morning of the 18th of August has that cross-offshore clean condition again, with a 5 ft swell and 8-second period, energy at 373. It’s another potential window, but the wind is still fresh at 22 mph.
Honestly, if you’re set on a paddle, the mornings of the 13th and 18th of August are your best bets—the wind is cross-offshore, giving you a cleaner surface. The swell is manageable for an advanced surfer, but it’s not a standout. For the rest of the time, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, with that steady cross-shore wind. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Stay patient, and check back in a few days—forecasts can change. Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
307 | 157 | 304 | 353 | 281 | 305 | 245 | 154 | 294 | 48 | 136 | 56 | 72 | 79 | 83 | 115 | 132 | 145 | 186 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:01AM0.55m | 5:19PM0.66m | 7:14AM0.58m | 5:32PM0.59m | 8:52AM0.62m | 5:22PM0.53m | 10:39AM0.68m | 11:54AM0.76m | 12:46PM0.84m | 10:49PM0.35m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 11:48PM0.19m | 11:16AM0.34m | 00:18AM0.17m | 12:17PM0.44m | 00:55AM0.15m | 2:25PM0.51m | 1:46AM0.14m | 2:57AM0.12m | 4:17AM0.10m | 8:48PM0.34m | |||||||||
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
7:04 | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | N 6 | E 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | ENE 9 | SW 15 | ENE 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NNW 7 | SW 14 | NE 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 |
87 | 17 | 73 | 353 | 281 | 25 | 24 | 154 | 36 | 48 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 10 | 29 | 18 | 53 | 50 | 44 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | ENE 13 | SSW 12 | N 5 | SSW 12 | W 13 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | W 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | SW 14 | NNW 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 |
12 | 55 | 14 | 9 | 27 | 13 | 39 | 11 | 11 | 34 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 30 | 9 | 47 | 29 | 26 | 79 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | N 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 12 | SW 15 | W 12 | W 12 | SSW 10 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 21 | WSW 20 | SW 19 | N 7 | SSW 14 | NE 10 |
25 | 10 | 17 | 28 | 11 | 44 | 11 | 37 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 39 | 59 | 3 | 19 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | — | NE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
307 | 157 | 304 | — | — | 305 | 245 | — | 294 | 34 | 136 | 56 | 72 | 79 | 83 | 115 | 132 | 145 | 186 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 |
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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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