Whipsiderry Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our local stretch.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the next week and a half is looking pretty grim. We’re staring down a long, flat spell with nothing worth wetting a wetsuit for until we get deep into the second week. The first real pulse of swell doesn't show up until Saturday, August 8th, so you’re looking at a solid 10-plus days of small, weak, and wind-blown slop.

The only break we’ve got intel on is Whipsiderry. It’s a fairly exposed spot that wants a WNW swell, and while there’s a bit of life in the water on Tuesday morning, July 28th, with 2 ft of swell from the W at 9 seconds and a clean, cross-offshore breeze, the energy is a paltry 65. It’s surfable, but it’s barely a ripple. The afternoon gets a little better with 2 ft and glassy conditions, but again, the combined energy is only 78 – it’s tiny. Water temp is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze waiting for a set that never comes.

After that, it’s pretty much a write-off. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, the swell is tiny, and the period is short. It’s just not happening.

Now, hold on to your board, because the only true standout in this whole 16-day window lands on Saturday, August 8th. We’ve got a solid 10 ft swell rolling in from the WSW, with a 10-second period. The combined energy jumps to 1886, which is a serious amount of juice. But – and it’s a big but – the wind is a cross-onshore from the N at 9 mph, and the conditions are described as "gentle cross-onshore and fairly choppy." The wave comment says "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions." So while the size is there, the quality is going to be rough. This is big, powerful, and messy. It’s definitely expert-only territory at that size. If you’re a strong paddler and don’t mind a bit of chop, you might find some bombs, but don’t expect perfection. The afternoon drops to 8 ft with onshore wind, so the morning is your only shot.

Honestly, for the rest of the run, conditions are poor. There’s a spike in size around August 4th and 5th with 6 ft to 8 ft, but the wind is fresh cross-shore or cross-onshore, making it a lumpy, choppy mess. That’s more kite-surfing territory than paddle surfing.

So, bottom line: if you’re desperate, you might get a tiny, clean knee-high wave on the 28th. Otherwise, circle August 8th on the calendar and hope the wind plays nicer than the forecast suggests. It’s a long-range call, so take it with a pinch of salt, but it’s the only real chance of a wave with some backbone.

Stay patient, lads. Rusty.

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