Whale Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a yarn about what’s coming up.

We’ve only got one spot on the radar for the next 16 days, and that’s Whale Rock – a reef break for the advanced crew. It’s inconsistent, so we’re not looking at a non-stop party. Most of the outlook is a bit of a write-off, to be honest. There’s a long dry spell from now until the end of August, with nothing but poor conditions on offer. The water’s sitting at 69°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first hint of life shows up on Monday, 31 August, in the morning. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the east, a 9-second period, and the kicker – glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate (303), and the word on the street is “good surf conditions.” It’s small and clean, so if you’re an early bird and you can handle an inconsistent reef, this is your window. The afternoon turns a bit rubbish with a light cross-onshore, so make the most of the morning glass.

After that, it’s back to poor surf and messy wind through the start of September. There’s a notable spike on Thursday, 3 September, in the afternoon – a big 12ft swell from the south with a short 8-second period, and a strong 25 mph cross-offshore wind keeping things clean despite the size. The combined energy is pumping at a very strong 1627. But this is a reef break, and 12ft is only for experts. It’s a wildcard.

The true standout, though, is Sunday, 6 September, in the morning. Glassy conditions again, with a 7ft swell from the SSW, a nice 13-second period, and a combined energy reading of 1608 – that’s a proper dump of energy. The report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers,” and I’m inclined to agree. This is the best on offer. Clean, solid, and with that long period making it peel nicely over the reef. Crowds are possible here, but for a wave this good, it’s worth sharing.

The rest of the second week fades into smaller, wind-affected slop, with only a few marginal calls. Saturday, 12 September, in the afternoon, could offer a final little glassy window with a 2ft, 15-second period groundswell – small but clean. But don’t hold your breath.

So, if you’re keen, mark your calendar for Monday morning the 31st for a small glassy session, and Sunday morning the 6th of September for the real deal. The rest is best spent tuning your rails.

Rusty.

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