Whispering Waves Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks.

First off, we’ve got a solid window starting Sunday, August 9th, at Whispering Waves. This is a point break, and it’s exposed to the south swell, which is exactly what it wants. Sunday morning is looking like a treat – clean offshore wind from the southwest, with a 4.9ft swell pushing in from the same direction. The water’s sitting at 67.1°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. The combined energy of all swells is moderate (895), and with a 14-second period, you’re looking at proper groundswell that’ll wrap around the point nicely. This is the standout of the whole outlook. It’s inconsistent, so you’ll have to be patient, but when a set comes through, it’ll be worth the wait. The crowd factor is a “sometimes” thing, so you might have a few out, but it won’t be a circus.

Sunday afternoon drops a bit to 3.6ft, still clean, but the wind swings a little more southerly. Still good, just not as good as the morning.

Monday, August 10th, the morning brings a 5.9ft SSW swell, but the period drops to a short 8 seconds. That’s choppier, less organized. The wind is still offshore, so it’ll be clean, but it’s not the same quality. Monday afternoon sees the swell drop to 4.6ft from the southeast, with a light cross-off breeze. It’s clean, but again, not a standout.

Now, Tuesday, August 11th, things get a bit messy. The swell jumps up to 7.2ft with a long 14-second period, and the combined energy kicks up to 1920 (strong) – but the wind is cross-shore from the southeast, creating a cross-chop. That’s going to be a battle. It’s marginal at best, and for most surfers, it’s a pass. The afternoon is similar, with a 6.6ft south swell and cross-shore wind. Too much wind for the quality.

Wednesday, August 12th, we’re into a full-on onshore pattern. Winds from the east-northeast at 15 mph, cross-onshore, and the swell is a messy 5.9ft from the southeast. This is poor. The combined energy is still moderate (758), but the conditions are just ugly. Not worth paddling out.

Thursday, August 13th, through to Saturday, August 15th, it’s a dead zone. Onshore winds from the northeast, small swell, and the energy is weak. The swell is all over the place direction-wise, but mostly it’s too small and too windy. A gap of three days with no real surf on offer.

Sunday, August 16th, we see a pulse of 6.2ft from the east, but the wind is still onshore. The 8-second period makes it short and lumpy. It’s a marginal call at best, and I’d say it’s not worth the drive.

Monday, August 17th, similar story – 6.6ft from the east, onshore wind, 8-second period. Marginal. The energy is moderate (632), but the quality isn’t there.

Then we get a little glimmer on Tuesday, August 18th. The wind swings to a light cross-off from the south-southwest, and the swell is 4.6ft from the east with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (465), and it’s clean. This is a decent option, but it’s not a standout compared to the earlier Sunday.

Wednesday, August 19th, the wind cranks up to a strong 25 mph from the west-southwest, but it’s cross-off and clean. The swell is 4.6ft from the south-southwest with a 13-second period. The energy is high (907), but that wind is a real handful – it’s going to be hard to paddle into and hold your line. Only for experts, and even then, it’s a battle.

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