Whispering Waves Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s get into it. We’re looking at Whispering Waves, a point break that’s inconsistent but when it turns on... mate, it’s a gem. The water’s sitting at 67°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no need to dig out the thickest rubber.

The week kicks off proper on Wednesday the 22nd with a clean morning. We’ve got a 4ft SSW swell rolling in at 13 seconds, and the wind is glassy out of the ENE at just 3 mph. The energy is moderate (969), and the conditions are set for some really nice, clean waves. That morning is the clear standout for the start of the week. By the afternoon, the wind swings cross-on and the quality drops.

Thursday the 23rd is actually a solid day, too. The morning has a 5ft SSW swell with a 9 mph offshore wind from the SW, keeping things clean. The energy is still moderate (781). The afternoon holds up with a 3ft swell and a stronger offshore, but it’s a bit smaller.

Now, Friday the 24th – this is the big one. The morning brings a 5ft SSW swell, but the period jumps to 18 seconds – that’s a very long-period groundswell. The energy is strong (2175), and with a 12 mph offshore wind, this is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is even bigger: 8ft at 16 seconds and a massive energy reading of 3345. The wind is a light cross-off, so it’s clean and powerful. This is the best session on offer, but at 8ft, it’s only for the crew who know what they’re doing. Because it’s a point break, that long-period swell will wrap in beautifully, but expect some lulls between sets.

After that, things get messy. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are onshore junk with strong NE winds, so forget it. There’s a gap of poor surf until Monday the 27th when a light offshore returns, but the swell drops to 3ft – surfable but not exciting.

Tuesday the 28th is another highlight. The morning has a 4ft SSW swell, but the period is back up to 16 seconds with a gentle offshore. The energy is strong (1163), and conditions are excellent for experienced surfers again. The afternoon sees a 5ft swell and a 17-second period, with a massive energy of 3813, but the wind is cross-off and the outlook is marginal for tide.

From Wednesday the 29th through Thursday the 30th, it’s back to onshore winds and poor quality. A bit of a lull.

Friday the 31st morning brings a risk of thunderstorms, but the wind is offshore and light, with a 4ft SSW swell. It’s clean and very good, but the afternoon goes onshore again.

Into the first week of August, Saturday the 1st is small and marginal, and the afternoon is a chop-fest. Sunday the 2nd morning is a standout: 8ft of easterly swell, but it’s short-period at 8 seconds and glassy. The energy is strong (1029). That’s a big, crumbly wave for experts only, and the short period means it’ll be a bit bumpy at a point break.

Then from Monday the 3rd onwards, the swell drops to almost nothing, with a few days of tiny, weak waves under 2ft and offshore winds. It’s pretty much flat from the 4th until the 6th, when a 8ft SW swell pops up, but it’s hammered by strong onshore winds – that’s more of a kite day than a paddle day.

So, the best bets are the Friday the 24th sessions, especially the afternoon with that 8ft SSW groundswell and clean conditions, and the Tuesday the 28th morning for the long-period quality. Both are for experienced surfers only. The Sunday the 2nd of August morning is a big, lumpy option for the brave.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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