Whale Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s on the menu for Whale Rock over the next couple of weeks.

First things first, the water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, nothing wild going on there. So you know what to expect when you jump in.

Now, I’ll be straight with you – the start of this period is a bit of a write-off. The first few days have swell, but the wind is just messing it up, making everything choppy and crumbly. We’ve got moderate cross-shore and cross-onshore winds blowing through Wednesday (19th) and Thursday (20th), so the wave quality is poor. You won’t see me out there.

Things start to look a bit more promising towards the end of the week, but still not magic. Friday (21st) is another washout with onshore winds, and Saturday (22nd) is a no-go. That Saturday morning the wind is howling from the SSW at 35 km/h, and it gets even stronger in the afternoon hitting 40 km/h with a raw 4.0m swell on a short 9-second period. That’s a lot of chaotic, lumpy water – more for the kite crew than a paddle surfer.

There’s a gap of a few days there where the conditions are just not worth it. But hold on, because we’ve got a real standout coming up. Monday, 24th August, is the one to circle. The morning brings a clean 1.5m S swell with a nice 15-second period and glassy conditions – zero wind, just clean lines. The afternoon holds up too with 1.3m waves, still glassy. This is an advanced spot, and it can be inconsistent and get a crowd sometimes, but when it’s this clean with a solid groundswell, it’s a beauty. The combined energy is moderate (978), so there’s some good push behind it. Get on it.

Tuesday (25th) afternoon also looks tidy with another glassy period, 1.3m of SSW swell, and the energy is still decent (710). That’s a solid option if you missed Monday.

After that, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag. Thursday (27th) afternoon shows some promise with 1.3m S swell and a light cross-offshore wind, making it clean. Then we’ve got a big one on the horizon. Sunday, 30th August, is a real standout for the experienced crew. The morning session is looking incredible – a solid 2.2m SSW swell with a 15-second period and glassy conditions. The energy is strong (2053), this is serious, powerful groundswell. It’s a long-period pulse, so it’ll be best at the reef, but it’s only for the experts. The wind is dead calm, so it will be absolutely pristine.

The following week drops off significantly. Swell fades to small, weak stuff with only 0.4m by Wednesday, 2nd September, and the energy is gone (under 100). Not much to get excited about there.

So, to sum it up: Monday, 24th August is your best bet for a fun, user-friendly day, and Sunday, 30th August is the big prize for the advanced crew if you can handle a serious swell.

Rusty.

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