
Surf Forecasts:
Whiskey Point surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 20s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,810 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with S 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 2.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whiskey Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | S 12 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSW 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 7 | SSW 21 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1173 | 1596 | 1033 | 417 | 507 | 411 | 390 | 291 | 231 | 221 | 438 | 308 | 240 | 215 | 249 | 259 | 214 | 202 | 158 | 280 | 1816 | |
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 | off | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:02PM0.16m | 4:47AM0.23m | 3:22PM0.15m | 5:04AM0.23m | 3:36PM0.15m | 5:18AM0.23m | 3:48PM0.14m | 5:28AM0.22m | 3:58PM0.14m | 5:31AM0.21m | 4:10PM0.13m | 5:28AM0.20m | 4:26PM0.13m | 5:19AM0.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:26AM0.11m | 9:37PM-0.00m | 10:52AM0.10m | 9:51PM0.00m | 11:15AM0.10m | 10:03PM0.01m | 11:34AM0.10m | 10:12PM0.02m | 11:46AM0.10m | 10:18PM0.03m | 11:52AM0.10m | 10:20PM0.04m | 11:58AM0.10m | 10:15PM0.06m | |||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 27 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 19 | S 18 | S 12 | S 16 | S 14 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 21 |
753 | 1171 | 1033 | 225 | 507 | 411 | 390 | 291 | 231 | 221 | 202 | 308 | 240 | 85 | 249 | 259 | 214 | 202 | 158 | 125 | 1816 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 12 | S 16 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 21 | S 19 | S 19 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSE 10 | SW 14 | SSW 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 22 | SSW 22 | SSE 10 |
502 | 280 | 396 | 417 | 99 | 86 | 84 | 85 | 144 | 188 | 259 | 88 | 80 | 146 | 54 | 43 | 53 | 30 | 93 | 280 | 116 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | — | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | S 12 | SSW 15 | S 20 | S 19 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | — | SW 14 | S 26 | SSW 24 | SSW 17 | S 20 | SSW 14 |
664 | — | 129 | 90 | 137 | 91 | 67 | 29 | 59 | 69 | 102 | 222 | 132 | 106 | — | 53 | 13 | 54 | 57 | 196 | 140 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 |
1173 | 1596 | 155 | 147 | 302 | 142 | 74 | 218 | 102 | 126 | 438 | 189 | 186 | 215 | 56 | 105 | 214 | 87 | 64 | 268 | 88 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 604 | 446 | 446 | 604 | 203 | 947 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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.











