
Surf Forecasts:
Whipsiderry surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with 903 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whipsiderry over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this sorted. I’ve had a look over the next couple of weeks at Whipsiderry, and I’ll be honest with you, it’s a tough run. There are some waves on the cards, but the conditions keep letting us down. We’ve got a real mix of moderate to fresh winds from the west and northwest, and a lot of that time the wind is either cross or cross-onshore, which is going to put a chop on things. It’s not all doom and gloom, but you’ve got to be patient and pick your moments.
The water temp is sitting at about 64°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a small win if you’re getting in.
We start off from Sunday the 13th through to Saturday the 19th with waves in the 4ft to 7ft range, mostly from the west or west-northwest. The combined swell energy is moderate to strong, with readings between 183 and 837, so there’s plenty of push in the water. The problem is the wind. Most of this stretch is cross or cross-on with moderate to fresh breezes (12-19 mph), which is going to leave it choppy and messy. A couple of days like Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th do have offshore wind, but with a shorter period swell (8-10 seconds) and the waves at 6ft to 7ft, it’s still not coming together for quality. The rating is poor across the board here.
Now, things start to look a little more interesting around Sunday the 20th. That morning we get a cross-offshore breeze from the south at 12 mph, and a 5ft swell from the west-northwest with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is 531 – solid moderate energy. The report says marginal, but with that clean wind, it’s your best chance in the first week to get something half decent. The crowd factor is "sometimes" so you might get a bit of company, but it’s worth a look.
After that, we hit another rough patch from Monday the 21st through to Wednesday the 23rd. Waves drop to 2ft to 3ft with moderate to fresh cross-onshore winds. Not much to write home about. Then on Thursday the 24th, the swell really fades, down to 1.0ft to 1ft with only 30 to 46 combined energy – weak. That pattern of small, weak swell continues right through to Sunday the 27th.
But here’s the standout. Sunday the 27th morning. It’s glassy. The wind is from the southeast at only 3 mph, and the report says glassy conditions. The swell is small, just 2ft from the west at 9 seconds, and the energy is only 55, so it’s tiny. But if you’ve got a longboard or a foamie, and you’re desperate for a clean, peaceful session, this is your window. It’s surfable but very ordinary – but that glassy surface makes all the difference. There’s almost no crowd pressure with it being that small.
From Monday the 28th onwards, we get a bit more swell again (3ft to 4ft) but the wind swings back onshore from the northwest at 16-19 mph, so it’s back to messy conditions.
So overall, the only real standout in this 16-day window is the morning of Sunday the 27th – it’s clean, glassy, and tiny, but it’s the cleanest we get. The other chance is Sunday the 20th morning with that clean cross-offshore breeze and a bit more size. If you can only get in once, aim for those two windows. Otherwise, it’s a lot of waiting and watching.
Stay patient, keep an eye on the forecast, and I’ll see you in the water.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the W on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 10 | WNW 11 | W 10 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
441 | 377 | 262 | 225 | 177 | 137 | 383 | 522 | 589 | 755 | 837 | 520 | 592 | 576 | 763 | 492 | 286 | 501 | 454 | 569 | 612 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:29PM6.87m | 7:47AM6.62m | 8:04PM6.58m | 8:20AM6.34m | 8:38PM6.17m | 8:54AM5.95m | 9:13PM5.69m | 9:30AM5.49m | 9:51PM5.16m | 10:10AM5.00m | 10:36PM4.66m | 11:04AM4.55m | 11:45PM4.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:28PM0.07m | 1:48AM0.15m | 2:02PM0.27m | 2:19AM0.45m | 2:34PM0.59m | 2:50AM0.85m | 3:07PM1.01m | 3:22AM1.30m | 3:42PM1.48m | 3:59AM1.78m | 4:26PM1.95m | 4:48AM2.22m | 5:31PM2.37m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
— | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | W 10 | — | N 6 | — | — | W 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | — |
441 | 377 | 262 | 225 | 177 | 14 | — | — | — | 755 | — | 16 | — | — | 3 | 492 | 271 | 83 | 45 | 10 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | W 16 | SW 16 | — | — |
7 | 7 | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | 10 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | N 6 | WNW 11 | W 10 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | 137 | 383 | 522 | 589 | 66 | 837 | 520 | 592 | 576 | 763 | 277 | 286 | 501 | 454 | 569 | 612 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 233 | 327 | 94 | 94 | 139 | 218 | 218 | 532 | 139 | 242 | 560 | 560 | 620 | 242 | 3 |
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Information about the Whipsiderry Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Whipsiderry provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whipsiderry can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whipsiderry surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Whipsiderry) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Whipsiderry may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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