Whispering Waves Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Whispering Waves, a point break that’s exposed to the south swell. The water’s sitting at 68°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

The week kicks off proper on Thursday the 23rd of July. Morning surf is already looking good with a 5ft SSW swell rolling in, period around 13 seconds, and a gentle offshore wind making it clean. The combined energy is moderate at 882. It’s a nice, manageable size for intermediates, and the wind is your friend. This holds through the afternoon with a similar swell and a moderate offshore breeze.

Now, Friday the 24th of July is where things start to get exciting. The morning brings a drop in height to 4ft, but the period jumps to a very long 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy rockets up to 1876, which is strong. With a moderate offshore wind, this is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The standout though, is Friday afternoon. Swell bumps up to 8ft, still from the SSW, with a 16-second period. The energy is very strong at 3271. This is a big, powerful swell, and with a gentle offshore breeze, it’s going to be firing. That’s expert territory, so if you’re not confident, give it a miss.

Saturday the 25th of July starts with a dream. The morning is glassy, dead calm wind, with a 5ft SSW swell and a 14-second period. The energy is a solid 1136. This is the pick of the week for an intermediate surfer – clean, punchy, and no crowds mentioned, but it’s a spot that can get busy sometimes. The afternoon turns onshore and messy, so get your session in early.

The early part of the following week gets blown out. Sunday and Monday are a write-off with strong onshore winds and poor conditions. We get a bit of a reprieve on Tuesday the 28th, but the wind is cross-shore and the swell is a mixed bag, so it’s nothing to get excited about. From Wednesday the 29th through to the end of the month, we’re looking at a real ugly stretch. Strong onshore and cross-onshore winds, big messy swell up to 12ft, and rain. This is kite-surfing weather, not paddle surfing.

The first weekend of August is a no-go, with onshore winds and lumpy, poor-quality surf. But then, things turn around. Sunday the 2nd of August brings a clean, moderate offshore wind and a 6ft E swell (11 seconds). The energy is moderate at 892. It’s solid, clean, and a good option for a Sunday session.

After a few more days of average conditions, the real long-range stand-out is Wednesday the 5th of August. The afternoon session is a monster in the making. A 6ft SSW swell with a 21-second period – that’s about as long as it gets. The combined energy is a massive 3420. This is a deep, powerful groundswell. With a moderate offshore wind, this point break is going to be absolutely perfect for experienced surfers. It’s a promising call, but still a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

The run finishes with some smaller, cleaner surf on the 6th and 7th of August, good for a fun, easy paddle.

Rusty.

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