
Surf Forecasts:
Whitesand Bay surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with 573 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whitesand Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Whitesand Bay in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitesand Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let's get this out there. It’s been a dry spell for Whitesand Bay, and I gotta be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for anyone chasing a proper wave.
Right out of the gate, we’ve got a few days of cross and cross-onshore winds messing with things. Thursday morning kicks off with a 5ft SW swell, but that 25 mph SSW breeze is going to chop it right up. The afternoon picks up a bit to 7ft, but it’s just messy. The energy is moderate, but it’s all over the place. You’ll be fighting the wind more than the wave.
The weekend doesn’t offer much relief. Friday gets a bit cleaner with a lighter NW breeze, but the swell drops to 4ft and it’s still cross-onshore. By Saturday, the wind swings back SW and we're back to lumpy conditions with 5-6ft of short-period slop. Sunday is a little less windy, but the swell backs off. This whole opening stretch is a write-off.
The first true standout comes out of nowhere. Monday, the 21st of September, we get a brief window of clean conditions. There’s an ESE offshore breeze, light as anything – dead glass. Swell is small, only 3ft, and the period is short. The energy is weak, so it won't be big, but it will be the only time the surface is smooth. This is the one for the patient surfer, the learner, or anyone just needing to get wet. It’s clean and user-friendly.
After that little tease, the wind comes back onshore and it’s back to mediocrity. We go through a flat, poor stretch from the 22nd to the 23rd with tiny waves and bumpy conditions.
Then, we get the biggest pulse of the period, but with a catch. On the 24th of September, the swell jumps up to 8ft in the morning, building to 8ft by the afternoon. The direction is WSW, but the period is short. The energy is strong. The problem? The wind is howling onshore out of the WSW at 18 mph. This sets up as a big, blown-out mess. At 8ft, it’s expert territory, and with that wind, it will be a battle, not a ride.
That’s it for the main events. The 25th brings cross-shore winds and a dropping swell. Back to poor conditions. The potential is there, but the forecast is a bust for quality.
So there you have it. The one true standout is that clean little window on the 21st. The 24th will be big and powerful, but only for the brave and the experienced. Everything else is about waiting it out.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu morning, light winds from the NW by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | SW 5 | SW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 10 | NW 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
131 | 572 | 495 | 268 | 190 | 114 | 179 | 290 | 301 | 149 | 188 | 130 | 57 | 57 | 115 | 165 | 187 | 250 | 217 | 154 | 38 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:26PM4.30m | 7:49AM4.04m | 8:05PM4.46m | 8:26AM4.16m | 8:42PM4.49m | 9:00AM4.18m | 9:17PM4.38m | 9:34AM4.10m | 9:51PM4.16m | 10:06AM3.93m | 10:24PM3.87m | 10:39AM3.69m | 10:58PM3.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:29PM0.31m | 1:58AM0.06m | 2:06PM0.12m | 2:33AM-0.03m | 2:40PM0.04m | 3:05AM0.00m | 3:12PM0.07m | 3:35AM0.13m | 3:44PM0.19m | 4:03AM0.34m | 4:14PM0.39m | 4:31AM0.60m | 4:46PM0.66m | ||||||||
6:46 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | N 4 | WSW 8 | SW 15 | S 14 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 11 | S 11 | WSW 8 | W 9 | N 6 | WSW 6 |
— | — | — | 268 | 190 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 149 | 188 | 130 | 57 | 39 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 250 | 217 | 79 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | N 4 | SW 15 | — | S 14 | SW 13 | NNW 4 | N 4 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | SSW 7 | S 6 | W 10 | WSW 10 |
3 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 8 | — | 4 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | — | 5 | 1 | 154 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | WSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | — | NW 5 |
131 | 572 | 495 | — | — | 114 | 179 | 290 | 301 | — | — | — | 34 | 57 | 115 | 165 | 187 | 44 | 97 | — | 38 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 350 | 125 | 117 | 41 | 41 | 148 | 151 | 319 | 117 | 137 | 151 | 75 | 151 | 151 | 114 | 402 | 485 | 48 | 93 | 41 | 90 |
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Information about the Whitesand Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Whitesand Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whitesand Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whitesand 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 (Whitesand 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 Whitesand 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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