Whitesand Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.89° N 5.30° W

Whitesand Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whitesand Bay sea temperature is
16.8° C
0.6° 

Whitesand Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Whitesand Bay surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WSW swell with 248 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whitesand Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 12th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 12th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 13th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitesand Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead. We’re lookin’ at a long, quiet spell with barely a ripple. For the first ten days or so, there’s nothin’ worth paddlin’ out for – the swell is tiny, the wind is mostly messin’ it up, and the scores are flat. You’re better off waxin’ your board and waitin’.

The first real sign of life creeps in around Wednesday the 12th of August. We get a little pulse of energy – the combined energy hits 169 (moderate) – with a 3ft swell from the WSW, but it’s a short period at 10 seconds and the wind is a cross-on, so it’s gonna be choppy and messy. That’s just a teaser, not a goer. The energy builds a touch through Thursday the 13th, with a 4ft swell from the same direction, period still short at 10 seconds, and the same cross-on wind. Choppy, lumpy, not great.

Now, the best chance we get in the whole window is Monday the 17th of August in the morning. At Whitesand Bay, the wind finally swings offshore and clean – a cross-off from the NNE at 9 mph. The swell is 3ft from the WSW, period is a short 6 seconds, but the combined energy is 103 (moderate). The report says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” – that’s the best we’ve got, folks. It’s nothin’ to write home about, but it’s the only clean window. The water is around 62°, about normal for this time of year.

After that, the wind turns onshore again and the swell drops off. The week of the 18th onward is a write-off – fresh breezes, lumpy seas, and small waves. The last day, Friday the 21st of August, we see a 3ft swell from the WSW but the wind is howlin’ at 19 mph from the NW, cross-on, and messy. Not worth it.

So to sum it up: if you’re desperate and can only get out on Monday the 17th in the morning, you’ll find some clean lines at Whitesand Bay, but keep your expectations low. The rest of the 16 days is a bust. It’s a quiet period for this spot – not unusual, but definitely a bummer.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue morning, calm by Tue night).

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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0.4
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0.1
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12
0.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
23
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11
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16
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169
188
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Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
15
WSW
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W
15
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20
SSE
15
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5
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15
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NNW
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NNE
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High Tide
1:21AM3.35m
1:58PM3.14m
2:37AM3.16m
3:21PM3.10m
4:06AM3.14m
4:47PM3.27m
5:27AM3.31m
5:57PM3.59m
6:30AM3.57m
6:54PM3.96m
7:22AM3.83m
7:42PM4.27m
Low Tide
6:56PM1.01m
7:39AM1.09m
8:14PM1.18m
9:08AM1.22m
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
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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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