Whispering Waves Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've got the inside word on what's coming up at Whispering Waves. This point break is an exposed spot, inconsistent by nature, and it favours a south swell direction, but the waiting game might just pay off for those with patience.

Right off the bat, the first few days are a write-off. Wednesday the 12th through to the weekend is pretty grim—we're looking at onshore winds and messy conditions. You've got a brief chance on Saturday the 15th with 5ft to 3ft east swells, but it's marginal at best, with light onshore breezes and moderate energy (395-417). Not worth paddling out for unless you're desperate.

Sunday the 16th stays poor with lumpy, onshore winds and building swell to 6ft that's just messy. Then there's a gap of a couple days where it's still not great.

Now, Monday the 17th is where things start to get interesting. A gentle offshore southwest wind kicks in, cleaning up a 5ft east swell with an 11-second period. The combined energy is solid at 629, and the conditions are "gentle offshore and clean." This is a genuine window for some fun, lined-up waves. The water's about average for the time of year.

Tuesday the 18th holds moderate offshore winds with a 6ft east swell, but the period drops to 8 seconds, so the energy is a bit weaker at 430. Still clean, but not as good as the day before.

Then we hit a bit of a lull until Friday the 21st, where things ramp up again. Friday afternoon sees a clean, light cross-off breeze with a 4ft SSW swell (14-second period) and strong energy (832). This is a good, clean session.

But the real standout is Saturday the 22nd of August. We've got a moderate offshore southwesterly wind, a 6ft SSW swell with a nice 14-second period, and the combined swell energy is pumping at 2123. The wind is "moderate offshore and clean," turning into a light cross-off breeze later. This is excellent, powerful surf for experienced surfers. The seven-second interval session on Monday 18th is nothing compared to this—it's the pick of the forecast. Expect some decent crowds, as this spot can get busy.

Sunday the 23rd gets blown out with strong onshore winds, but then Monday the 24th offers a choice: a strong offshore wind at 40 km/h cleans up a 7ft south swell, though it'll be a battle to paddle into. Worth a look if you're strong.

The absolute best might be Tuesday the 25th of August. Glassy conditions, a 6ft south swell with a 13-second period, and combined energy at 1118. This is "glassy" and "excellent for experienced surfers." The swell direction matches the optimum, and it's clean as a whistle. For the more advanced crew, this is the one.

It fades out after that, with onshore winds returning late in the month.

So, to sum it up: if you're an intermediate to expert surfer, circle Saturday 22nd and Tuesday 25th of August on your calendar. The inconsistent nature of Whispering Waves means you have to be ready when it fires, and these two days look like the real deal.

Stay patient, and I'll see you out there.

Rusty

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