Whispering Waves Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here, dialing in on the forecast for our local patch. We've got a very interesting 16 days ahead, with a lot of waiting, but some truly epic windows if you're patient.

The forecast kicks off right away. Tuesday morning, August 25th, we see a small but clean 4-foot groundswell from the SSW, with a very long period of 17 seconds. The combined energy is already pumping at 1431 (moderate to strong). The wind is a gentle offshore breeze from the SSW, making for clean conditions. This is a quality, mellow start for experienced surfers, but the real show is yet to come.

The standout by a country mile is Wednesday morning, August 26th. The swell jumps to 8 feet from the SSW, still with that deep 17-second period, and the energy is roaring at 3277 (strong). This is a substantial groundswell. But the clincher is the wind: it's glassy. A perfect, clean morning. This is the best surf of the first week, but it's a high-performance wave, so it's really for the experienced crew.

Wednesday afternoon, the wind shifts, and the surf gets messy and strong. The rest of the week from Thursday through to the next Sunday is a write-off due to strong onshore winds, making for poor conditions. The waves are small and weak, with energy dropping to as low as 99 (weak) on the 30th.

We then get a breather on Monday, August 31st, with a new pulse of 8-foot SSW swell. The wind is offshore at 15 mph, and the energy is back up to 932 (moderate). The period is short at 8 seconds, so it'll be a bit wind-swell, but it's clean and rideable for experienced surfers. This is a solid option.

After a flat spell, things get really interesting again. The second week's main event arrives on Friday, September 4th. A massive 12-foot SSW swell fills in, with a combined energy of 3036 (strong). The wind is a strong offshore from the SW, so it's going to be a clean, powerful, and challenging day. This is strictly for the experts, as it's big and the offshore wind will make it hard to paddle into. The excellent conditions continue into Saturday, September 5th, with an 8-foot S swell and a nice 14-second period, with light offshore winds. The energy is still huge at 3106 (strong). This is another top-tier session for those who can handle it.

The final notable session is a smaller, cleaner swell on Wednesday, September 9th, with a 4-foot SSW groundswell and a 16-second period, with a fresh offshore breeze. A tidy end to the forecast.

Alright, here's the breakdown. The absolute best on offer is Wednesday morning, August 26th – that glassy, 8-foot SSW groundswell is the stuff of dreams. The massive swell of September 4th and 5th is the other major standout, but it's big and powerful. The middle of the period is a long, flat gap with poor conditions.

Rusty.

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