Surf Forecasts:
Whispering Waves surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with 3,208 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whispering Waves this week:
The surf forecast for Whispering Waves over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whispering Waves in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whispering Waves over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Whispering Waves has in store for the next couple of weeks.
First things first, the opening days are a bit of a dud. Sunday the 30th sees some swell, about 4ft from the SSW, but the wind is howling from the SW at 16 mph, making it a messy, choppy affair. The energy is weak (179) and the period is a short 6 seconds. Not worth getting wet. Monday morning the 31st cleans up nicely – glassy conditions with a light 3 mph SSW breeze, but the swell drops to 3ft and the energy is really low (95). You might find a tiny one, but it’s not a session to remember.
The real story starts building towards midweek. Tuesday the 1st of September shows a little more life in the afternoon: 3ft from the SW with a 13-second period, clean conditions, and energy climbing to 249. It’s surfable, but not the one.
Wednesday the 2nd of September morning is the clear standout. That’s the day. We’ve got a solid 5ft swell from the SSW, with a beautiful 15-second period – proper groundswell. The wind is light from the S at 6 mph, cross-off, keeping it clean. The energy is pumping at 1117, so there’s serious power. This is an excellent session for experienced surfers. The wave direction is a touch south of the optimum, but that long period will wrap nicely into this point break. Just be aware, at 5ft with that period, it’s got some punch – not one for the beginners.
The rest of the week is a mixed bag. Thursday morning the 3rd has clean 4ft SSW swell with 12-second period, and energy at 503. It’s a good backup. Friday the 4th gets blown out with onshore winds, and the weekend brings a lot of onshore junk from the ENE, with building swell but terrible conditions. Sunday the 6th has a lot of energy (1589) but it’s all onshore and messy – a total loss.
Looking further out, the second week is pretty quiet. The 7th and 8th have some stiff offshore winds, but the swell is tiny. The 10th of September, a Thursday morning, shows a little pulse: 2ft from the S at 14 seconds, clean with a light SSE cross-off, and energy around 203. It’s a small window, but it’s clean. The 12th and 13th see a bump in size with 7ft to 8ft swell from the SW, but the period is short and the wind is onshore from the ENE – that’s a kitesurfing setup, not a paddler’s dream.
So, to wrap it up: Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September, is your standout. Get out there early. It’s the best combination of size, period, and clean conditions we’re going to see in this entire forecast. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Keep your eyes on the horizon, and maybe cross your fingers for a change in the second week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat night, calm by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 62 | 140 | 147 | 154 | 84 | 123 | 69 | 120 | 245 | 456 | 1117 | 1208 | 561 | 413 | 157 | 2806 | 649 | 532 | 307 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:43AM1.62m | 5:02PM1.74m | 5:12AM1.60m | 5:31PM1.71m | 5:42AM1.53m | 6:02PM1.63m | 6:14AM1.43m | 6:36PM1.50m | 6:51AM1.29m | 7:18PM1.34m | 7:40AM1.13m | 8:22PM1.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:41PM0.04m | 10:47AM-0.03m | 11:10PM0.04m | 11:15AM0.00m | 11:41PM0.09m | 11:45AM0.07m | 00:13AM0.18m | 12:18PM0.19m | 00:51AM0.30m | 12:56PM0.33m | 1:38AM0.45m | 1:48PM0.50m | 2:59AM0.60m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 5:46 | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 14 | 3 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | E 10 | S 9 | SSW 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 624 | 253 | 242 | 307 | 240 | 185 | 163 | 180 | 206 | 456 | 1117 | 1208 | 561 | 413 | 157 | 49 | 649 | 289 | 307 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 6 | SW 18 | E 10 | SSW 14 | S 8 |
| kJ | 62 | 22 | 19 | 154 | 84 | 123 | 69 | 120 | 245 | 126 | 72 | 75 | 75 | 90 | 19 | 12 | 48 | 116 | 115 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSE 13 | SW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | S 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | SSW 15 | ENE 10 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 17 | 23 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | 87 | 31 | 83 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | — | — | E 2 | E 4 | — | — | SW 4 | SSW 5 | — | — | SW 2 | SSW 6 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — |
| kJ | 132 | 140 | 147 | — | — | 1 | 12 | — | — | 10 | 36 | — | — | 1 | 145 | 2806 | 534 | 532 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 109 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 559 | 151 | 0 | 290 | 115 | 351 | 2947 | 404 |
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