Whistling Sands (Porth Oer) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. I’ve looked at what’s coming up for Whistling Sands (Porth Oer), and I’ve got to be honest with you – it’s a tough one. This spot is a sheltered, beginner-friendly nook, but it’s inconsistent, and for the next 16 days, the surf fairy is basically on holiday. There’s a big old gap of nothing worthwhile right from the start, with no real recommendations until the back half of the month.

The first few days are a write-off. Sunday the 9th through to the middle of the week is just poor surf – tiny, weak swell. On the 11th, we get a morning of clean, offshore winds from the SE, but the swell is a measly 0.7 ft from the SSW with a poor period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is just a whisper (4). It’s flat, mate. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no shock there.

We drift through a long stretch of nothing. The wind is mostly cross-onshore, chopping up what little bump there is. By the 14th and 15th, the swell height ticks up slightly to 3 ft–4 ft, but it’s short-period windswell from the N with a period of only 4–5 seconds, and the wind is a fresh, lumpy cross-onshore. The energy is still weak, topping out at 57. This is more of a kite-surfing breeze than a paddle-surfing wave.

Now, the only real glimmer comes on the 16th of August. Sunday morning looks like a moment of peace. The wind turns glassy – dead calm, a slight air from the SE. The swell is a tiny 2 ft from the N, but with that glassy surface, it’ll be clean. It’s still a short-period, weak wave (energy of 18), so it’s not going to be a barrel, but for a beginner or a longboarder looking to get wet in clean conditions, this is the best on offer. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so expect a few other hopefuls.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums. The 22nd sees a clean morning with a light offshore breeze from the ENE and a 2 ft SW swell (energy 50), but the period is a short 6 seconds. The 23rd has the biggest swell of the run at 4 ft from the SW, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. It’s just not coming together. The long-range stuff on the 24th is a tease – a 14-second period swell but barely 0.3 ft of height and a fresh cross-onshore wind. It’s a no-go.

So, the honest truth? There’s no standout swell here. If you’re desperate, the 16th morning is your best bet for a glassy paddle. Otherwise, keep the board in the car and wait for a better forecast. This area tends to have these blank runs, so don’t lose hope.

Rusty.

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