Whitesand Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.89° N 5.30° W

Whitesand Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whitesand Bay sea temperature is
16.5°C
1.0° 

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 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, WSW swell with 627 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with W 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 22nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 22nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 19th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Period (s)
1.5
WSW
6
2.2
WSW
7
2.2
WSW
7
2.3
WSW
8
1.8
WSW
7
1.4
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7
1
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6
0.8
WSW
7
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WSW
7
0.7
WSW
7
0.5
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0.4
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7
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.7
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
13
0.5
W
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
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8
0.3
WSW
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
155
423
503
591
344
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88
61
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15
44
88
114
104
58
33
21
12
14
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
50
SW
40
SW
35
WSW
30
WSW
20
WNW
15
NNW
0
NW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
SW
5
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WNW
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WNW
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30
SE
25
SSE
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High Tide
11:50AM3.09m
00:17AM2.83m
12:43PM2.80m
1:26AM2.55m
2:18PM2.61m
3:29AM2.48m
4:18PM2.72m
5:02AM2.69m
5:24PM3.02m
5:50AM2.99m
6:05PM3.36m
6:26AM3.30m
6:39PM3.70m
Low Tide
5:33AM1.19m
6:02PM1.29m
6:19AM1.48m
7:12PM1.58m
7:50AM1.70m
9:24PM1.67m
10:03AM1.66m
11:02PM1.47m
11:17AM1.40m
11:54PM1.16m
12:03PM1.08m
00:32AM0.84m
12:39PM0.78m
1:05AM0.54m
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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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