Surf Forecasts:
Whitecliff Bay surf forecast from 3 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, WSW swell with 1,427 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whitecliff Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Whitecliff Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whitecliff Bay in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitecliff Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Wed morning, moderate winds from the WSW by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, gales from the SW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 5 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
302 | 392 | 0 | 653 | 889 | 1259 | 1219 | 444 | 287 | 579 | 163 | 322 | 666 | 1299 | 822 | 133 | 463 | 458 | 259 | 88 | 114 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 1:39AM3.44m | 2:05PM3.40m | 2:14AM3.37m | 2:42PM3.32m | 2:51AM3.27m | 3:20PM3.23m | 3:29AM3.15m | 4:01PM3.15m | 4:10AM3.04m | 4:45PM3.09m | 4:56AM2.94m | 5:35PM3.06m | 5:49AM2.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:47PM0.69m | 7:07AM0.52m | 7:23PM0.77m | 7:43AM0.59m | 8:00PM0.88m | 8:21AM0.68m | 8:39PM0.99m | 9:01AM0.78m | 9:25PM1.10m | 9:49AM0.87m | 10:23PM1.19m | 10:49AM0.93m | 11:36PM1.19m | 11:59AM0.94m | |||||||
— | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | |
— | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:13 | 9:14 | |
mm | 2 | — | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | SW 11 | WSW 11 | — | — | WSW 10 | WSW 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 324 | 287 | 579 | 163 | 36 | — | — | — | 133 | 84 | — | — | 88 | 114 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 5 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 12 | SSE 3 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SW 11 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 5 | — |
302 | 392 | 158 | 653 | 889 | 1259 | 1219 | 444 | 186 | 443 | 8 | 322 | 666 | 1299 | 822 | 176 | 463 | 458 | 259 | 49 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 286 | 240 | 765 | 669 | 539 | 509 | 543 | 159 | 0 | 141 | 624 | 499 | 286 | 159 | 120 | 112 | 366 | 366 | 128 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Whitecliff Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Whitecliff Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whitecliff Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whitecliff Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Whitecliff Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Whitecliff Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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