
Surf Forecasts:
Whitecliff Bay surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, WSW swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with W 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitecliff Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SE 4 | W 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | W 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
54 | 126 | 43 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 32 | 36 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 25 | 35 | 28 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 160 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:16PM4.00m | 00:30AM3.97m | 12:54PM4.07m | 1:08AM3.98m | 1:29PM4.02m | 1:44AM3.90m | 2:03PM3.89m | 2:18AM3.73m | 2:36PM3.68m | 2:52AM3.52m | 3:08PM3.44m | 3:26AM3.26m | 3:42PM3.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:39PM0.19m | 5:57AM-0.07m | 6:17PM0.12m | 6:34AM-0.05m | 6:53PM0.13m | 7:10AM0.07m | 7:29PM0.24m | 7:45AM0.27m | 8:05PM0.42m | 8:21AM0.53m | 8:41PM0.67m | 8:58AM0.83m | 9:21PM0.95m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 4 | WSW 8 | SE 4 | W 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | — | — | — |
54 | 126 | 43 | — | — | — | 10 | 32 | 36 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 25 | 35 | 28 | 11 | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | — | WSW 9 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 11 | NE 5 | N 4 | WSW 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | — | 15 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | — | S 4 | WSW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 |
103 | 84 | 10 | 51 | 48 | 110 | 75 | 51 | 33 | 9 | 24 | — | 9 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 10 | 26 | 88 | 186 | 160 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 61 | 0 | 277 | 286 | 265 | 244 | 367 | 117 | 112 | 169 | 114 | 893 | 1371 | 227 | 11 | 197 | 286 | 312 | 366 | 360 |
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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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