Whispering Waves Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your wettie, let’s talk about the next couple of weeks out at Whispering Waves.

The ocean is going to be in a bit of a moody cycle. We’ve got some solid pulses of energy coming through, but the wind and the swell direction are going to be the deciding factors on whether it’s worth the paddle.

We’re starting off on Wednesday the 5th with a bit of a tease. There’s some waist-high, clean 4ft easterly swell with the combined energy sitting at a moderate 477, and it’s glassy as a lake first thing. It’s a local kind of vibe, but the east swell isn’t quite what this place prefers. It’s a point break, so it can handle a bit of variety, but it’s not the main course. The wind swings onshore by the afternoon, so make the call early if you want a couple of those.

The real action starts to build Thursday the 6th. The swell drops a touch in size to 3ft but the period jumps to 15 seconds, and that is where the magic is. This is proper groundswell, and with a solid 20 km/h southwest offshore wind, it’s going to be groomed beautifully. The combined energy is at a moderate 531, but the quality is what matters. This is a standout morning. It’s a bit inconsistent, as it often is, but the waves that do come through will have some real push and shape to them.

Friday the 7th is a write-off with onshore winds and a drop in quality. You’re better off staying in bed. The weekend brings back that long-period energy. Saturday the 8th starts questionable with an onshore wind, but the afternoon session is the go. The wind drops to glassy, and we’ve got a clean 4ft of SSW swell with a 14-second period. The energy jumps to a strong 788, and it feels like the ocean is starting to wake up.

Sunday the 9th is where it gets serious. We’ve got a building 5ft SSW swell in the morning with a clean offshore wind. But watch out, that wind is going to howl up to 40 km/h by the afternoon, and the swell jumps to a powerful 8ft with the period dropping to 9 seconds. That’s a lot of energy (1718) and a lot of wind, and honestly, that mix is going to be a mess. It's pushing into big, stormy territory where the paddle-out is a battle and the take-offs are late. This is not for the faint of heart.

Monday the 10th is still holding 7ft of SSW swell with a moderate 10-second period, and the wind is cross-offshore. It’s going to be a big, powerful, and maybe a bit lumpy. The energy is strong at 1186, but it’s a far cry from the groomed lines of Thursday. Tuesday the 11th has a ton of energy (1966) and more size, but the cross-shore wind will chop it up. It’s one for the experts only, and even then, it’s a grunt.

The middle of next week, from Wednesday the 12th through Friday the 14th, looks pretty average. The swell gets messy, the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy drops. It’s a few days in the wilderness. You might see some waves, but they’ll be junky.

The next standout window is Saturday the 15th. The sun comes out, the wind drops to a light offshore breeze, and we get a clean 5ft of easterly swell with an 11-second period. The energy is a moderate 474, but it’s clean. This is back to what this place is all about—clean lines, no crowds, and a bit of fun.

Looking further out, there are some hints of life around Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th with some S and SW pulses, but the winds are onshore and the quality is uncertain. Then by Wednesday the 19th, we get another genuine whisper of a window. The 19th looks promising with a clean, light offshore wind and some small, cappable waves. The energy is weak, but the conditions are right. It’ll be a long-period SSW groundswell on the 20th, but it’s only 1ft, so it’s more of a longboard glide than a proper surf.

So, to be honest, if you’re looking for the best on offer, circle Thursday the 6th and Saturday the 15th. They are your pick of the litter. The 6th has the standout quality with that perfect 15-second groundswell and offshore wind, and the 15th is your clean, sunny, fun-size day. The in-between is all about dealing with the elements, and honestly, some of those bigger, windier days might be more fun for the kitesurfers than anyone on a paddleboard.

That’s the picture from here. Stay stoked.

Rusty

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