
Surf Forecasts:
Whiskey Point surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 2,612 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 19s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whiskey Point this week:
The surf forecast for Whiskey Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whiskey Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whiskey Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSE 9 | S 6 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | S 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
164 | 75 | 180 | 184 | 380 | 269 | 166 | 318 | 249 | 443 | 813 | 696 | 629 | 2612 | 708 | 779 | 1361 | 1203 | 838 | 715 | 491 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:17PM0.15m | 3:31AM0.23m | 2:38PM0.15m | 3:44AM0.23m | 2:58PM0.15m | 3:56AM0.24m | 3:17PM0.15m | 4:06AM0.23m | 3:35PM0.15m | 4:14AM0.23m | 3:52PM0.15m | 4:17AM0.22m | 4:10PM0.15m | 4:17AM0.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:37AM0.09m | 8:30PM0.02m | 9:48AM0.08m | 8:45PM0.01m | 10:02AM0.08m | 9:01PM0.01m | 10:17AM0.07m | 9:14PM0.02m | 10:29AM0.07m | 9:27PM0.03m | 10:39AM0.07m | 9:37PM0.04m | 10:45AM0.06m | 9:45PM0.06m | |||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 34 | 32 | 28 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 21 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
164 | 32 | 153 | 184 | 173 | 169 | 166 | 110 | 157 | 443 | 813 | 696 | 629 | 400 | 485 | 779 | 1361 | 1203 | 838 | 715 | 491 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 20 | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | S 19 |
23 | 68 | 180 | 164 | 107 | 269 | 68 | 81 | 249 | 139 | 97 | 83 | 79 | 49 | 708 | 432 | — | 80 | 63 | 47 | 188 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 18 | SE 9 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SE 10 | SSW 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | — | SSE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | SE 9 |
72 | 75 | 36 | 58 | 6 | 59 | 104 | 107 | 45 | 101 | 67 | 101 | 98 | — | 120 | 94 | — | — | — | — | 41 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | S 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 15 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
23 | 154 | 61 | 39 | 380 | 93 | 62 | 318 | 115 | 57 | 372 | 120 | 74 | 2612 | 135 | 117 | 485 | 165 | 117 | 581 | 205 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 604 | 947 | 177 | 661 | 947 | 561 | 0 | 1068 | 0 | 604 | 965 | 446 | 0 | 984 | 0 | 0 | 604 | 0 | 0 | 1219 | 0 |
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Information about the Whiskey Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Whiskey Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whiskey Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whiskey Point 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 (Whiskey Point) 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 Whiskey Point 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.










