
Surf Forecasts:
Whiskey Point surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 20s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 18s period, S swell with 2,744 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 20s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whiskey Point in the next 16 days are 2.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whiskey Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 15 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | S 14 | S 17 | SSW 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 12 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | S 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
505 | 634 | 1361 | 1124 | 927 | 2271 | 494 | 906 | 1907 | 2398 | 1863 | 1402 | 748 | 2744 | 612 | 653 | 812 | 1087 | 1461 | 1387 | 1190 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | off | off | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:10AM0.18m | 5:03AM0.18m | 4:15AM0.18m | 1:10PM0.15m | 4:07AM0.20m | 2:01PM0.16m | 4:15AM0.21m | 2:36PM0.16m | 4:30AM0.22m | 3:02PM0.16m | 4:47AM0.23m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:51PM0.07m | 8:11PM0.05m | 8:18PM0.03m | 9:45AM0.14m | 8:38PM0.02m | 9:42AM0.13m | 8:59PM0.01m | 10:01AM0.11m | 9:19PM0.00m | 10:26AM0.11m | 9:37PM-0.00m | ||||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 28 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 20 | SSW 11 | S 14 | S 17 | SSW 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 12 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 7 | S 13 | S 20 | SSW 7 | S 18 |
505 | 99 | 1361 | 1124 | 927 | 124 | 494 | 906 | 1907 | 2398 | 1863 | 1402 | 748 | 2744 | 612 | 653 | 245 | 1049 | 1461 | 181 | 1190 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 20 | SE 9 | — | — | S 20 | S 14 | SSW 7 | — | S 19 | S 18 | — | S 16 | S 26 | S 10 | S 11 | S 14 | S 21 | S 13 | S 19 | S 12 |
60 | 634 | 3 | — | — | 194 | 429 | 142 | — | 118 | 504 | — | 522 | 13 | 208 | 242 | 812 | 1087 | 546 | 1387 | 225 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | SSW 15 | SE 9 | — | — | SSW 11 | S 19 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | S 20 | SW 26 | S 12 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | S 12 | SSE 11 |
326 | 381 | 3 | — | — | 12 | 465 | 649 | — | — | — | — | 119 | 27 | 72 | 217 | 268 | 511 | 251 | 423 | 107 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 |
124 | 230 | 88 | 197 | 452 | 2271 | 393 | 432 | 181 | 344 | 222 | 168 | 273 | 627 | 130 | 132 | 449 | 214 | 104 | 395 | 85 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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.











