Surf Forecasts:
Whispering Waves surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,184 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whispering Waves in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whispering Waves over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Whispering Waves over the next couple of weeks.
First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The immediate forecast is flat and messy for the first day or two, but don’t write it off just yet. The standout period is gonna be Thursday the 20th and then again on the 1st of September. The water temp is sitting around 69°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.
The main event kicks off on Thursday morning the 20th. Whispering Waves is a point break with an exposed setup, and it’s got a sweet SW swell pushing 5ft from the SSW, but wait – the afternoon is where it gets real. Swell jumps to 8ft from the SSW, with a 15-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 2849 (moderate wave energy). That’s expert territory, folks. The wind is a clean cross-off from the S, so the face will be smooth. This is the pick of the whole window. It’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a wave every set, but when they come, they’ll be worth paddling for. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
After that, Friday the 21st is a write-off with onshore slop, and Saturday the 22nd sees strong offshore winds at 25 mph, blowing hard and clean, but the 8ft swell is still big and the period is short at 7 seconds – choppy and hard to get into. Only for the brave.
Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th clean up nicely. Sunday morning has 5ft from the SSW with a 10-second period, gentle offshore wind, and combined energy of 543. That’s a fun, manageable size for intermediates. Monday morning offers 5ft from the SSW, 13-second period, and 632 energy, with light cross-off breeze. Clean, glassy, and reliable.
The second week drops off a bit, but there’s a gem on the 1st of September. Tuesday the 1st has a 6ft swell from the east, 9-second period, and 801 energy, with clean offshore SW winds at 9 mph. That’s a long-range call, so less certain, but it’s a promising one. The 2nd of September morning is glassy with 4ft east swell, but by the 3rd, it’s back to onshore junk.
Overall, the best bet is Thursday the 20th for the big, clean swell, with Tuesday the 1st of September as a backup if you’re patient.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 742 | 451 | 330 | 3184 | 1579 | 711 | 548 | 387 | 1175 | 858 | 2237 | 442 | 561 | 371 | 633 | 767 | 962 | 1177 | 1467 | 1154 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:29PM1.23m | 7:39AM1.07m | 8:09PM1.09m | 8:35AM0.93m | 10:01PM0.97m | 12:29PM0.91m | 00:56AM1.02m | 1:46PM1.05m | 1:51AM1.15m | 2:22PM1.19m | 2:25AM1.28m | 2:50PM1.34m | 2:54AM1.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:43AM0.54m | 1:44PM0.57m | 2:37AM0.67m | 2:47PM0.71m | 5:26AM0.73m | 6:22PM0.74m | 7:32AM0.61m | 7:44PM0.62m | 8:10AM0.47m | 8:21PM0.49m | 8:38AM0.34m | 8:51PM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 742 | 451 | 330 | 3184 | 1579 | 711 | 548 | 387 | 108 | 33 | 1170 | 442 | 561 | 371 | 633 | 767 | 962 | 1177 | 1467 | 1154 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | SSW 15 | — | ENE 8 | SSW 12 | ENE 8 | SSE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 | S 20 | SSW 13 | E 9 |
| kJ | 77 | 90 | 34 | 22 | 22 | 13 | — | — | 322 | — | 13 | 101 | 6 | 110 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 380 | 512 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | NE 6 | SE 12 | — | E 9 | E 9 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 57 | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 11 | 41 | 2 | 6 | — | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 6 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | E 8 | ENE 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 7 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 |
| kJ | — | 137 | 186 | — | — | — | 11 | 77 | 1175 | 858 | 2237 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 291 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 134 | 402 | 85 | 402 | 485 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 402 | 151 |
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