Surf Forecasts:
Whitesand Bay surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WSW swell with 173 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whitesand Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Whitesand Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whitesand Bay in the next 16 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitesand Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Whitesand Bay.
Well, I’m not gonna lie to you, mate, it’s a tough stretch. The forecast is pretty flat for the next week and a half with only tiny, gutless lumps. The wind’s all over the shop too, so we’re looking at a lot of chop and onshore crud. There’s a real gap of nothing worth paddling out for until mid-month.
The first real whisper of hope comes on the morning of Tuesday the 12th of August. The swell bumps up to 3 ft out of the WSW, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the SSE. The combined energy is moderate (123), so there’s a bit of push, but with a period of only 10 seconds, it’s not going to be anything special. It’s a small, clean-ish wave for a beginner.
We’ll get a bit more size on the morning of Thursday the 14th of August, with 3 ft of WSW swell and a 10-second period. The energy is solidly moderate (173), but the wind is a straight cross from the north, which will put a bit of a bump on the face. Still, for a beginner-friendly spot, it’s worth a look if you’re desperate. The water temp is about average for the time of year at 62°F.
The biggest swell of the whole run is on the morning of Wednesday the 20th of August, with 5 ft out of the WSW. The energy is strong (162), but the wind is onshore from the west, and the period is a short, weak 6 seconds. That’s going to be a messy, lumpy close-out. Not one for the log, and honestly, it looks more interesting for the kite crew than paddle surfing.
The end of the run on Sunday the 23rd of August has a brief spike of 5 ft out of the SW, but again, it’s onshore and choppy with a period of just 5 seconds. That’s just a washing machine.
Honestly, for this 16-day window, there’s no standout session. The best bet is the clean, small stuff on the 12th or the slightly bigger, bumpy surf on the 14th, but don’t expect any barrels. It’s a real lean spell for the Bay.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WNW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 40 | 111 | 96 | 116 | 173 | 140 | 96 | 45 | 53 | 68 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:06AM3.14m | 4:47PM3.27m | 5:27AM3.31m | 5:57PM3.59m | 6:30AM3.57m | 6:54PM3.96m | 7:22AM3.83m | 7:42PM4.27m | 8:07AM4.01m | 8:26PM4.48m | 8:49AM4.11m | 9:07PM4.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:59PM1.19m | 10:45AM1.14m | 11:31PM0.97m | 12:00PM0.90m | 00:38AM0.64m | 12:57PM0.60m | 1:31AM0.32m | 1:44PM0.34m | 2:17AM0.08m | 2:26PM0.15m | 2:58AM-0.03m | 3:05PM0.07m | 3:36AM-0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 12 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | — | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 40 | 111 | 96 | 116 | 173 | 140 | 96 | 45 | — | 68 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 11 | SW 12 | W 8 | SW 6 | S 12 | W 5 | W 8 | — | W 9 | SSW 4 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | — | SW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | — | SW 13 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 13 | — | — | SW 12 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 8 | W 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | — | 6 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 6 | WNW 5 | N 4 | N 4 | NNE 3 | SE 4 | SSE 3 | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | WNW 2 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 10 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 9 | 53 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 197 | 198 | 330 | 379 | 323 | 198 | 298 | 152 | 320 | 332 | 13 | 8 | 44 | 13 | 20 | 330 | 78 | 79 | 374 | 13 |
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