Whispering Waves Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid 16-day window shaping up, but it’s a bit of a slow burn to start. The first real action kicks off Thursday afternoon, July 30th, at Whispering Waves. This is a point break that’s inconsistent, so when it turns on, it’s a special thing. And it does turn on.

The overall pattern shows us a few waves of swell, but the wind is the story for the first week. A lot of onshore and cross-onshore slop, making it hard to get a clean ride. The standouts are clear: the Thursday July 30th session and the Saturday August 8th afternoon are the ones to circle.

Let’s walk through it. Thursday afternoon, July 30th, the swell is 7 ft from the ESE, and the wind is a gentle cross-off breeze from the S at 9 mph. That’s clean, and the combined wave energy is pumping at 1147 (moderate). The water is a touch warmer than normal at 71 °F, which is a nice bonus. For a wave that’s inconsistent, this is a gift. The swell direction is ESE, but the optimum for this spot is S, so it’s not perfect, but the conditions are too good to ignore.

Friday July 31st and Saturday August 1st are a write-off with onshore winds and poor quality. Sunday August 2nd is a bit bigger at 7 ft, but the wind is straight onshore at 16 mph, making it a mess. Monday August 3rd and Tuesday August 4th are marginal at best.

Then we get a little pulse on Wednesday August 5th morning. The swell drops to 3 ft from the E, but the wind goes cross-off from the SSW at 6 mph. It’s clean, but the energy is weak at 219. A small wave session if you’re desperate.

Now, Thursday August 6th is a real head-turner. The morning sees a 4 ft swell from the SSW with a 15-second period—that’s groundswell, and it’s got legs. The wind is offshore from the SW at 12 mph, and the energy is 871 (moderate). The afternoon is lighter with a 4 ft swell and cross-off wind, still clean. This is a long-period swell, so it’s going to peel beautifully down the point, but the sets will be spaced out. Great for an intermediate surfer.

Friday August 7th is a brutal day with strong onshore winds and a 6 ft swell that’s just blown out. Saturday August 8th is the real standout. The morning has a small 3 ft swell with offshore wind, but the afternoon is where it’s at. A 5 ft swell from the SSW, 15-second period, and a cross-off breeze from the SSW at 9 mph. The energy is 1032 (moderate), and it’s clean. This is the best of the entire run for a surfer who wants quality.

Sunday August 9th is also solid. Morning is glassy with a 4 ft swell from the SSW and a 13-second period. The wind is glassy from the SE at 3 mph. The energy is 515 (moderate). The afternoon is clean with a cross-off breeze. Both sessions are worth a paddle.

Monday August 10th is a write-off with strong onshore winds. Tuesday August 11th sees a massive 12 ft to 13 ft swell from the SW, but it’s accompanied by 25 mph onshore winds. That’s a kite surfer’s dream, not a paddle surfer’s. The beach will be a mess.

Wednesday August 12th is marginal with a 7 ft swell and cross-on wind. Thursday August 13th is a big one. The morning has a 8 ft swell from the SSW with a 15-second period and offshore wind from the WSW at 16 mph. The energy is 3066 (strong). This is for experts only. The afternoon is a 7 ft swell with fresh offshore wind, still beefy but cleaner.

Friday August 14th is the final highlight. The morning is glassy with a 7 ft swell from the SSW and a 15-second period. The energy is 1762 (strong). The afternoon is clean with a cross-off breeze and a 7 ft swell. This is a long-period groundswell at a point break, so the waves will be well-shaped and powerful, but the sets are spaced out. A perfect way to end the outlook.

Remember, Whispering Waves is a point break that’s inconsistent. It rarely breaks, so when it’s on, you need to be there. Crowds are sometimes an issue, so expect a few heads out. For the rest of the run, the onshore winds kill the vibe for long stretches. The best on offer is Saturday August 8th afternoon and the Thursday August 13th morning for the experts.

Rusty.

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