Whipsiderry Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break this down for the local stretch. Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and grim for any proper surf.

We’re looking at Whipsiderry as the only spot on the cards, and it’s a bit of a long haul before anything worthwhile shows up.

The water temperature is sitting at about 65°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a nice little bonus for comfort, but it won’t help the waves.

The outlook kicks off on Wednesday the 29th of July with a tiny 2ft swell from the west, a weak period of 8 seconds, and a cross-onshore wind. The combined energy is just 53 – that’s weak. It’s poor. Nothing to get excited about. This flat spell drags on through the end of July and into the first week of August. We’re seeing 1ft to 2ft waves, mostly choppy or glassy but with no power.

There’s a tiny window on the morning of Monday the 3rd of August where the wind goes glassy and the swell bumps to 2ft from the WSW, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy hits 72 – still weak, but it’s the closest we get to surfable. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and I’d agree. It’s a last resort, not a standout.

Now, hold onto your board – the real interest shows up on Saturday the 8th of August. We get a pulse of 3ft swell from the WSW with a 10-second period. The combined energy jumps to 161 – that’s moderate energy, a big jump from the dribble we’ve had. More importantly, the wind turns offshore from the ESE, 16 mph, keeping things clean. That’s the one to circle. The morning has rain showers, but the afternoon clears up, and with a moderate offshore breeze, Whipsiderry should offer some clean, rideable lines. It’s not huge, but it’s the best we’ve got in the whole outlook.

Sunday the 9th of August keeps the offshore wind going from the SE, 12 to 16 mph, with 2ft to 2ft swell from the SW and WSW. The combined energy drops back to 82 and 67 – still surfable but very ordinary. After that, the swell fades into the teens and single digits for energy, with messy cross-onshore winds.

So, bottom line: the first week and a half is a write-off. The real standout is Saturday the 8th of August, with that clean offshore wind and a decent little bump in energy. It’s not pumping, but it’s the only time you’ll want to paddle out. After that, it fizzles again.

Rusty.

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