Whipsiderry Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s take a look at what’s on offer around here. The honest truth is, it’s a quiet stretch ahead. The next week and a half is going to be a write-off for decent waves, with a lot of onshore and cross-onshore winds spoiling what little swell there is. There’s a big gap of nothing worth getting excited about until the very end of the run. But if you’re patient, there’s a glimmer of hope right at the tail end.

First up, the only spot with any real recommendation, Whipsiderry. Water temps are sitting at 66°F, which is a solid 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s noticeably pleasant, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.

The surf for the next several days is flat and messy. We’re looking at a long stretch of nothing until things finally start to show some potential on the 26th of August. Leading up to that, we’ve got a few days of very small, short-period windswell with poor winds, so don’t even bother paddling out.

Okay, now for the only real standout. On Wednesday 26th August, early morning, Whipsiderry is looking like the pick of the entire 16 days. We’ve got a 4ft swell rolling in from the west, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a nice, workable groundswell, but the period is long enough to give it some shape and punch. The combined wave energy is moderate (335). The real winner here is the wind: a light, offshore breeze from the south-southwest. That’ll keep the surface glassy and clean. Expect good surf conditions. It’s a fairly consistent break, so you should get a few rides. The crowds are sometimes an issue, but on a Wednesday morning with a patchy forecast, you might have a bit more room.

The swell direction from the west-northwest is a good match for the optimum swell direction, so the break will handle it well. This is an intermediate-level wave, so it’s not a beginner’s spot, but it’s not a death slab either. 4ft is a nice, fun size.

After that, the 27th of August morning offers a marginal window with clean conditions and a 4ft west swell, but the wind is stronger and the forecast holds less promise. The rest of the fortnight is back to onshore bump and small, jumbled energy.

So, to sum it up: stay patient, don’t rush out this week, and pencil in the 26th of August for a worthwhile session. The rest is a write-off, but that one morning looks like it’ll deliver.

Rusty.

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