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Whale Point Cut surfForecast / Eleuthera / Bahamas
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Whale Point Cut surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whale Point Cut sea temperature is
27.4° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whale Point Cut this week:
The surf forecast for Whale Point Cut over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whale Point Cut in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 12th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 12th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 19th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whale Point Cut over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | |
41 | 42 | 38 | 27 | 86 | 78 | 51 | 51 | 54 | 57 | 57 | 107 | 85 | 138 | 167 | 149 | 161 | 179 | 127 | 130 | 165 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:57PM0.83m | 5:03AM0.76m | 5:47PM0.92m | 5:55AM0.75m | 6:37PM1.01m | 6:49AM0.74m | 7:28PM1.08m | 7:42AM0.72m | 8:22PM1.12m | 8:37AM0.71m | 9:17PM1.14m | 9:34AM0.70m | 10:13PM1.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:33AM0.16m | 11:09PM0.22m | 11:15AM0.11m | 00:07AM0.16m | 11:59AM0.05m | 1:04AM0.11m | 12:46PM0.01m | 2:00AM0.07m | 1:36PM-0.02m | 2:57AM0.05m | 2:28PM-0.04m | 3:54AM0.05m | 3:24PM-0.03m | 4:52AM0.06m | |||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
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Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | N 8 | N 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NE 7 | NE 12 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 |
 kJ | 41 | 42 | 38 | 27 | 86 | 78 | 51 | 51 | 54 | 57 | 57 | 12 | 24 | 25 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 51 | 57 | 77 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | N 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 12 | NE 6 | NE 13 | ENE 11 | ENE 12 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 18 | 14 | 14 | 25 | 41 | 41 | 44 | 44 | 37 | 28 | 19 | 25 | 2 | 26 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NW 4 | NE 14 | ENE 13 | — | — | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 10 | NE 12 | N 11 | N 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 23 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 28 | 27 | 5 | 29 | 18 | — | — | 26 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 2 | SSW 2 | S 2 | WSW 3 | WNW 4 | — | — | ENE 3 | E 7 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 107 | 85 | 138 | 167 | 149 | 161 | 179 | 127 | 130 | 165 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 909 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 364 | 416 | 1259 | 364 | 1162 | 1247 | 806 | 933 | 783 | 783 |
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The above surf forecast table for Whale Point Cut provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whale Point Cut can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whale Point Cut 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 (Whale Point Cut) 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 Whale Point Cut 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.
Whale Point Cut is 79 km (49 miles) from the city of Rock Sound. If you plan a holiday in Eleuthera - Bahamas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rock Sound. Rock Sound has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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