Surf Forecasts:
Whispering Waves surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, E swell with 2,167 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SW 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whispering Waves in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whispering Waves over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and knots.
The first real surf we get is at Whispering Waves, a point break that loves a clean swell. Water temp is 61.3°F, which is about 6.3°F colder than usual – that’s a serious chill, so bring the thick rubber.
Friday morning (September 11th) – a small 2.3ft swell from the SW, with a 14-second period. That’s a long groundswell, perfect for this point. Wind is a clean cross-off at 9 knots from the SSW. Combined swell energy is moderate at 213. It’s small, but it’s clean and lined up. Friday afternoon gets messy, so morning is the move.
Saturday (12th) is a total washout – strong onshore winds and a junky short-period swell. Sunday (13th) has a big 8.2ft swell, but it’s blowing onshore at 16 knots. The energy is strong at 1869. Only for the brave.
Monday morning (14th) – 9.8ft swell from the E, but onshore winds at 11 knots. Energy is very strong at 2379. This is more of a kite day than a paddle day.
Tuesday morning (15th) – a tiny 1.6ft SW swell, light cross-off wind, clean. Energy is weak at 70. Longboard or log session. Tuesday afternoon jumps to 5.9ft, but it’s onshore.
Wednesday morning (16th) – the wind goes offshore from the SW at 16 knots. Swell is 3ft from the SW, 11-second period. Clean but a bit of a paddle. Energy is moderate at 249. Wednesday afternoon drops to 1.6ft but with a 15-second period – very long groundswell, clean but small.
Thursday afternoon (17th) is the winner. Light cross-off wind, 3ft SW swell, 13-second period, and a combined energy of 616. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions." This is your best session of the first week. Clean, lined-up, and that long-period energy will give you some proper runners.
Friday (18th) and Saturday (19th) mornings offer small, clean waves around 2.6-2.9ft. Nice and quiet.
Second week starts with a bang. Sunday morning (September 20th) – a 9.8ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period, but onshore winds at 16 knots. Energy is massive at 4409 – very strong. Experts only.
Monday (21st) and Tuesday morning (22nd) are mostly blown out. Tuesday afternoon (22nd) – 6.9ft SSW swell, short 7-second period, but offshore at 14 knots. Energy is moderate at 480. It’ll be bumpy but clean.
Wednesday (23rd) and Thursday (24th) are messy. Friday afternoon (25th) – offshore wind again, 2.6ft SSW swell, 13 seconds. Clean but small.
Saturday morning (26th) – strong offshore wind at 22 knots, but the swell is only 1.6ft. Glassy but hard to paddle into.
The standout is Thursday afternoon (September 17th) at Whispering Waves. Light wind, clean lines, 3ft SW groundswell with good period. It’s inconsistent here, but when it’s on, it’s on. That’s your session.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 8 | ENE 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 10 | E 11 | SSW 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 208 | 138 | 98 | 102 | 126 | 644 | 938 | 1000 | 1232 | 1672 | 769 | 898 | 70 | 653 | 584 | 182 | 104 | 99 | 85 | 282 | 193 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 3:59PM1.78m | 4:11AM1.64m | 4:29PM1.79m | 4:40AM1.62m | 4:57PM1.74m | 5:08AM1.57m | 5:23PM1.65m | 5:34AM1.48m | 5:48PM1.52m | 5:59AM1.37m | 6:13PM1.38m | 6:24AM1.24m | 6:37PM1.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:44AM-0.03m | 10:09PM0.00m | 10:14AM-0.05m | 10:38PM0.01m | 10:42AM-0.02m | 11:05PM0.05m | 11:09AM0.06m | 11:31PM0.13m | 11:35AM0.16m | 11:56PM0.24m | 12:00PM0.28m | 00:22AM0.36m | 12:26PM0.42m | 00:50AM0.50m | |||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 19 | 1 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ENE 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 143 | 140 | 86 | 102 | 88 | 644 | 938 | 749 | 437 | 236 | 1384 | 898 | 832 | 653 | 584 | 459 | 410 | 306 | 200 | 196 | 193 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | ENE 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | — | S 9 | S 10 | SW 14 | ESE 10 | NE 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | E 10 |
| kJ | 208 | 138 | 132 | 82 | 68 | 59 | — | 14 | 8 | 471 | 769 | 424 | 70 | 79 | 106 | 182 | 77 | 99 | 55 | 82 | 200 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | S 5 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | — | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 5 | 13 | 98 | 10 | 63 | 37 | — | — | — | — | 151 | 98 | — | 30 | 65 | 67 | 104 | 55 | 85 | 282 | 94 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | — | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | S 8 | — |
| kJ | 19 | — | 248 | 248 | 126 | 424 | 931 | 1000 | 1232 | 1672 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 83 | 83 | 252 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 75 | 304 | 291 | 402 | 378 | 402 | 402 | 353 | 153 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 353 | 1 | 168 | 351 | 485 | 0 | 0 | 268 |
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