Whispering Waves Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down. Rusty here, and I’ve been looking at the charts for our little stretch of coast. The good news is there’s some real potential in the next 16 days, but you’ve got to be patient. The first week is mostly a washout, but the second week is where the real action could be.

The main spot is Whispering Waves. It’s a point break that needs a good S or SW swell, and it’s wide open to take it. This spot is a bit of a tease though – it’s inconsistent, so it doesn’t fire often, but when it does, it’s a thing of beauty. The water temp is sitting at 71°, which is a touch warmer than we’d expect for this time of year, so you might get away with a lighter suit.

We’ve got a slow start. The first real chance to get wet is on Thursday, July 30th. The morning session is looking clean with a gentle offshore wind from the WSW, and the swell is 4ft from the SSW with a 14-second period. The wave energy is moderate (1173), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. It’s not a monster, but it’ll be clean. The afternoon cleans up too, with a 6ft ESE swell and a cross-offshore breeze, but the period drops to 9 seconds, so it’s a bit less organised.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Friday, July 31st right through to the morning of Wednesday, August 6th, it’s pretty much all onshore, cross-on, or just plain messy. The wind is howling from the NE for days, and the swell is either too small or just blown out. There’s a few days there where the combined energy drops below 100 (like 54 on August 2nd), which is basically flat. This is a solid 5-day gap with nothing worth paddling for.

Now, the standout. Thursday, August 6th is the one to circle. The morning session is firing: a solid 8ft from the SW with a 14-second period, clean offshore wind from the SW, and the combined wave energy is a massive 3811. This is a proper groundswell, and it’s going to be holding up nicely on that point. The afternoon is still good, dropping to 5ft and cross-off wind, but the morning is the pick.

The real wildcard is Wednesday, August 12th. This is a long-range call, so take it with a grain of salt, but the data is mouth-watering. You’re looking at an 18ft swell from the S with an 11-second period, glassy conditions, and a combined energy of 7464. That’s a serious amount of water. This is strictly for expert surfers only – it’s way too big for anyone else. The break is a point, so it should handle the size, but that’s a heavy day.

So, to sum it up: ignore the first four days, survive the onshore mess, and then target Thursday morning, August 6th for the best all-round session. If you’re feeling brave, keep an eye on Wednesday, August 12th for a potentially epic, but very serious, swell.

Rusty.

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