Whispering Waves Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got Whispering Waves as the only spot in the mix. It’s a point break that’s inconsistent, so it doesn’t just switch on whenever it feels like it. Water temp is sitting at 70°, which is bang on average for the time of year – nothing weird going on there.

The first real window of opportunity kicks off on Saturday morning, 25 July. We’ve got a clean 5ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a long 14-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the SW at 6 mph. The combined energy is strong (1121), so there’s plenty of punch behind those waves. It’s a bit meaty for beginners, but for an intermediate surfer, this is the standout of the whole outlook. The swell direction is coming straight in from the optimum S, so the point should be linking up nicely. Crowds are possible here, so don’t expect solitude.

The Saturday afternoon slot drops off quick – the wind swings cross-shore and the quality fades. Sunday and Monday morning have some size, but the wind is a mess, either onshore or just too strong. By Monday afternoon, we see a fresh 22 mph offshore wind cleaning up a 6ft SSW swell, but the combined energy is massive (1355). That’s getting into expert territory – hollow and powerful, but the wind is strong enough to make paddling a battle.

Tuesday morning 28 July still has that long-period groundswell (16 seconds) and a clean cross-off breeze, with 6ft of swell. The energy is still very strong (1780). It’s another good session for experienced surfers, but the period is so long it might be tricky at this point – could be a bit straight and fat. Still, clean and juicy.

Then we hit a long dry spell. From Wednesday 29 July right through to Sunday 2 August, it’s all onshore garbage, strong winds, and poor conditions. No recommendations. That’s a solid five days of nothing.

Things wake up again on Monday morning, 3 August. This is the second standout. The wind is light and cross-off from the south at just 3 mph, with a 6ft E swell that has a solid 11-second period. The combined energy is very strong (1557), and the conditions are clean. The only catch? The swell is coming from the east, which isn’t the optimum direction for the break, so it might not line up perfectly, but it’s still a fun, powerful session.

Monday afternoon switches to a 4ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, clean cross-off wind, and high energy (1439). That’s a classic point-break swell – long, lined-up waves. Again, the period is long, so expect some waiting between sets, but the quality is there.

Tuesday morning 4 August is glassy – dead calm with 4ft SW groundswell. The energy is moderate (874), but that glassy surface makes it a dream for a longboard or a smooth cruiser. This is a nice little hangover session.

From Wednesday 5 August onward, the swell drops off into tiny, weak waves with onshore winds. There’s a brief flicker on Friday 7 August with a fresh offshore and 4ft of SW swell, but it’s marginal. The rest of the second week is mostly flat or poor.

So, to wrap it up: the real days to circle are Saturday morning 25 July and Monday 3 August. The first one has the best combo of direction, wind, and size for the point. The second has more power but a less ideal direction. Everything else is either blown out or too small to bother.

Rusty.

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