Surf Forecasts:
Whacky Point surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, E swell with 2,473 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whacky Point this week:
The surf forecast for Whacky Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whacky Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whacky Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s break down what’s going down at Whacky Point.
The first week or so is a real struggle. We’re looking at a lot of windy, messy, and poor surf days that just aren’t worth getting wet for. You’ll be sitting this one out for a while.
The first window where it might be worth a look is Monday the 14th. We get a 2.5m swell from the east, but with a light cross-onshore breeze, it’s only marginal. The wave energy is moderate-strong, checking in at 1797. Tuesday the 15th offers a little cross-shore wind and a 2.1m east swell, but again, it’s nothing to write home about – just a marginal day.
The absolute best day in the entire 16-day forecast hands-down is Sunday the 20th. We’ve got a proper 2.2m SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period. The wind is a clean cross-offshore, and the wave energy is pumping hard at 2963 (strong energy). This is the day to be there. The waves will be well-shaped for experienced surfers, but be aware that crowds can happen here. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing special.
Before we get there, Sunday the 13th sees a big spike in energy (over 1400) from a long-period SSW swell, but it’s smashed by strong onshore winds. That day also brings a 2.5m short-period slop that is blown out – stay home. Monday the 14th is the first day to really keep an eye on.
After the standout on the 20th, the surf sticks around but quality drops. The 21st still has decent energy (1062) from a SSW swell, but onshore winds spoil it. Then on the 22nd and 23rd, we get very strong offshore winds (40-55 km/h) that will make the surface glassy, but they’re so strong that paddling out will be a battle. The swell is there (1.3m to 2.3m) but it’s an expert-only challenge.
The final days, the 25th and 26th, return to onshore winds and poor conditions with fading energy. So, to keep it simple: Sunday the 20th is your one real golden window. Everything else is a waiting game or for the brave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 8 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 9 | E 10 | E 11 | SSW 12 | E 10 | SSW 11 | SW 19 | S 11 | SSW 8 | S 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 447 | 208 | 138 | 98 | 99 | 70 | 637 | 926 | 865 | 1183 | 1943 | 1646 | 99 | 900 | 79 | 90 | 2 | 711 | 257 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 3:41AM1.63m | 3:59PM1.78m | 4:11AM1.64m | 4:29PM1.79m | 4:40AM1.62m | 4:57PM1.74m | 5:08AM1.57m | 5:23PM1.65m | 5:34AM1.48m | 5:48PM1.52m | 5:59AM1.37m | 6:13PM1.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:39PM0.04m | 9:44AM-0.03m | 10:09PM0.00m | 10:14AM-0.05m | 10:38PM0.01m | 10:42AM-0.02m | 11:05PM0.05m | 11:09AM0.06m | 11:31PM0.13m | 11:35AM0.16m | 11:56PM0.24m | 12:00PM0.28m | 00:22AM0.36m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 5:53 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 7 |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | E 11 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 213 | 143 | 140 | 96 | 99 | 70 | 637 | 926 | 740 | 367 | 186 | 1646 | 1402 | 900 | 739 | 512 | 335 | 250 | 214 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | ENE 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 7 | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 447 | 208 | 138 | 132 | 71 | 69 | 47 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 804 | 99 | 70 | 79 | 68 | 2 | 125 | 101 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 5 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | — | — | SSW 17 | SW 19 | — | — | SW 14 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 19 | 98 | 10 | 63 | 59 | — | — | — | — | 151 | — | — | 28 | 90 | — | — | 214 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SSW 5 | — | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SSW 8 | S 7 |
| kJ | 44 | 19 | — | 248 | 380 | 220 | 348 | 555 | 865 | 1183 | 1943 | — | — | — | — | — | 252 | 711 | 257 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 28 | 76 | 324 | 300 | 525 | 403 | 403 | 403 | 403 | 291 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 72 | 1 | 404 | 540 | 1 |
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