Surf Forecasts:
Whipsiderry surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, W swell with 742 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whipsiderry this week:
The surf forecast for Whipsiderry over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whipsiderry in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whipsiderry over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down for Whipsiderry.
To be honest, it’s looking pretty bleak. For the next two weeks, there’s hardly a session worth getting excited about. The first week is mostly a right-off, with onshore winds and messy swell. Only a brief window near the very end shows any promise, and even that is marginal.
Starting Wednesday 19 August, we’ve got a small 4ft WNW swell, but with a 15 mph onshore wind, it’s choppy and ugly. No good. Thursday 20 August sees the swell jump to 7ft from the WNW, but again, cross-onshore winds in the 15-18 mph range mess it up. The energy is moderate (767) but it’s blown out. Friday 21 and Saturday 22 stay small and cross-onshore – not worth the drive.
Sunday 23 and Monday 24 are tiny – 0.7ft to 1ft – with clean winds on Monday, but there’s no power. The week from 25 August stays poor: small, windy, and lumpy. Wednesday 26 August brings a 7ft WNW swell (487 energy), but onshore winds ruin it. Not for beginners, and experts will be battling.
There’s a sliver of hope on Wednesday morning 2 September. The wind swings offshore from the SSW at 12 mph, giving clean conditions. Swell is 7ft from the WNW with a short period of 8 seconds – won’t have great shape, but the clean surface might make it rideable for the experienced. The energy is moderate (588). But by the afternoon, the wind cranks back onshore at 25 mph.
Water temp is 66°F, a touch warmer than usual for the time of year, but that won’t make up for the wind. If you’re keen, that Wednesday morning 2 September is your best shot, but don’t expect magic. Forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 6 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 248 | 126 | 523 | 710 | 690 | 339 | 136 | 90 | 32 | 104 | 59 | 32 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 115 | 313 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:13AM5.43m | 10:34PM5.22m | 10:57AM4.97m | 11:25PM4.73m | 11:55AM4.57m | 00:36AM4.36m | 1:20PM4.36m | 2:10AM4.29m | 2:52PM4.47m | 3:30AM4.52m | 3:57PM4.83m | 4:24AM4.90m | 4:44PM5.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:27PM1.49m | 4:48AM1.75m | 5:13PM1.94m | 5:40AM2.17m | 6:19PM2.31m | 6:58AM2.45m | 7:54PM2.45m | 8:37AM2.43m | 9:24PM2.25m | 9:51AM2.12m | 10:24PM1.87m | 10:41AM1.71m | 11:07PM1.44m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WNW 9 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | W 9 |
| kJ | 10 | 66 | 23 | 8 | 690 | 339 | 136 | 90 | 32 | 44 | 39 | 24 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 115 | 313 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 16 | — | — | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 6 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | N 4 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | — | 10 | — | — | 21 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 12 | — | — | W 6 | — | SW 14 | — | W 11 | N 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 10 | 10 | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | 8 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 6 | W 8 | W 9 | — | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 4 | — | N 3 | N 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 248 | 126 | 523 | 710 | — | 28 | 60 | 34 | 29 | 104 | 59 | 32 | 15 | 12 | 9 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 233 | 218 | 560 | 145 | 214 | 44 | 47 | 70 | 47 | 50 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 389 | 44 | 303 | 418 | 273 | 62 | 204 | 0 |
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