Surf Forecasts:
Whispering Waves surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 5,530 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period. 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 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whispering Waves over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, breaking down the next 16 days at Whispering Waves.
The first real winner is Wednesday morning, September 2nd. Water temp is 69°, totally normal for this time of year. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the SSW on a 14-second period—proper groundswell. The energy is strong at 1421, and with a light, cross-off breeze from the south, it’s going to be glassy. This is a point, so that long-period swell will wrap in clean. The sets will have good gaps, making the paddle out easier. This one’s for the experienced surfers; 6ft can get serious. Crowds are possible, so don’t sleep in.
Thursday the 3rd is smaller. Swell drops to 3ft, still SSW, 11-second period. Offshore wind from the SSW keeps it clean, but the energy is weak at 278. Surfable, but not a highlight.
Friday the 4th gets bigger but uglier. Morning delivers 8ft from the SE, but it’s a short 9-second period with cross-off wind. The energy is strong at 1773, but it’ll be lumpy. Afternoon pushes 10ft with a cross-shore wind, total chop. This is expert-only, and honestly, it looks better for kite surfing.
Then we hit a dead zone. From Saturday the 5th through Tuesday the 8th, it’s onshore, junky, and small. A solid 5-day gap of nothing.
Tuesday the 8th morning offers a tiny 3ft swell with clean offshore wind. Energy is low at 223. Good for a log or a learner.
Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th are back to poor, small, onshore slop. Another gap.
Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th are marginal, with tiny swells and offshore wind, but you’ll be fighting for ankle-biters.
Looking to the second week, Sunday the 13th of September shows a 6ft SSW swell, 14-second period, with moderate energy at 1028. The wind is cross-shore, so it’s a bit choppy. Worth a look, but not a standout.
The long-range gem is Thursday the 17th of September. Morning brings 6ft from the SSW, 16-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is strong at 1909. The afternoon stays clean with 5ft and a gentle offshore wind. This is the one to watch—powerful, clean, and promising, but it’s a long way out.
So, the pick of the litter is Wednesday morning, September 2nd. And keep your eyes peeled for Thursday, September 17th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed night, strong winds from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun night, light winds from the NNE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SW 12 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1370 | 1191 | 465 | 158 | 191 | 1520 | 1034 | 1229 | 446 | 486 | 314 | 343 | 319 | 1726 | 5002 | 1518 | 822 | 282 | 112 | 77 | 67 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | off | off | off | on |
High Tide | 6:36PM1.50m | 6:51AM1.29m | 7:18PM1.34m | 7:40AM1.13m | 8:22PM1.17m | 9:21AM0.99m | 10:47PM1.07m | 12:16PM1.05m | 00:51AM1.17m | 1:32PM1.24m | 1:50AM1.32m | 2:18PM1.44m | 2:32AM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:18PM0.19m | 00:51AM0.30m | 12:56PM0.33m | 1:38AM0.45m | 1:48PM0.50m | 2:59AM0.60m | 3:39PM0.65m | 5:41AM0.61m | 6:29PM0.60m | 7:16AM0.46m | 7:43PM0.42m | 8:04AM0.29m | 8:28PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 30 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ENE 8 | SSW 11 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 1370 | 1191 | 465 | 112 | 191 | 168 | 1034 | 1229 | 446 | 486 | 314 | 343 | 208 | 1726 | 5002 | 1518 | 822 | 778 | 436 | 268 | 147 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | — | SSW 11 | ENE 8 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | NE 9 | S 9 | SSW 13 | E 10 | SE 7 | SSW 24 | SSW 10 | — | S 14 | — | SSW 13 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 51 | — | — | 158 | 87 | 240 | 739 | 41 | 240 | 139 | 52 | 65 | 319 | 131 | — | 106 | — | 282 | 112 | 58 | 67 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | ENE 10 | E 10 | S 15 | E 10 | — | — | S 13 | S 14 | — | — | — | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 120 | 53 | — | 120 | 56 | 157 | 52 | — | — | 14 | 132 | — | — | — | 180 | 111 | 77 | 54 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | ENE 5 | SW 2 | S 4 | SSE 8 | — | SSE 9 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 |
| kJ | — | 76 | 66 | 1 | 21 | 1520 | — | 975 | — | 458 | 247 | 196 | 216 | 374 | 540 | 688 | 866 | 1233 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 268 | 151 | 0 | 374 | 1744 | 1796 | 2947 | 541 | 402 | 929 | 71 | 71 | 541 | 485 | 301 | 290 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71 |
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