
Surf Forecasts:
Whitesand Bay surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, WSW swell with 444 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 04) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitesand Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next 16 days for Whitesand Bay. Straight up, it’s a grim run for most of the window. The first half is a write-off, with a big gap of nothing worthwhile. We’ve got a long wait until the very end of the forecast for anything that’s worth paddling out for.
The first real chance of surfable waves doesn’t show up until Sunday, the 16th of August. Before that, it’s a whole lot of frustration. There’s a tiny pulse of swell earlier in the month, but it’s accompanied by howling onshore winds and messy conditions, making it completely unsurfable. The wind is just brutal for the first week, locking in poor surf day after day. We’re looking at a solid 10+ day stretch where you’re better off keeping the board in the car.
The standout moment comes right at the end. On Sunday, the 16th of August, the afternoon brings a bit of magic. The swell pushes up to about 6ft from the west, with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (388), and the wind goes glassy – light from the NNW, offshore. That’s a clean, dreamy window for a session. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
Then, heading into Monday morning, the 17th of August, we get another solid push. Swell is around 7ft from the northwest, period at 6 seconds. The energy is strong (313), and the wind is light and cross-off from the SSE, keeping the surface clean. It’s a bit punchy, so maybe not for the groms, but for anyone with a bit of experience, that’s the best on offer. The afternoon goes a bit onshore and messy again, so pick your window.
So, there you have it. A long, dry spell broken by a sweet little Sunday glass-off and a punchy Monday morning. It’s not a classic week, but there’s a couple of gems in the rough.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the W by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 9 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 13 | WSW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
119 | 96 | 107 | 184 | 131 | 143 | 444 | 240 | 250 | 150 | 39 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 42 | 99 | 29 | 16 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:38AM3.74m | 10:56PM4.00m | 11:16AM3.65m | 11:36PM3.83m | 12:00PM3.50m | 00:23AM3.60m | 12:52PM3.31m | 1:21AM3.35m | 1:58PM3.14m | 2:37AM3.16m | 3:21PM3.10m | 4:06AM3.14m | 4:47PM3.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:44PM0.50m | 5:14AM0.53m | 5:19PM0.63m | 5:51AM0.68m | 6:01PM0.81m | 6:37AM0.88m | 6:56PM1.01m | 7:39AM1.09m | 8:14PM1.18m | 9:08AM1.22m | 9:59PM1.19m | 10:45AM1.14m | 11:31PM0.97m | ||||||||
5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 7 | SW 13 | NNW 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | N 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | — | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 5 |
119 | 96 | 107 | 8 | 8 | 100 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 23 | 9 | — | 5 | 7 | 4 | 42 | 99 | 29 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | — | W 10 | SW 12 | N 5 | N 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 11 | W 4 | SW 12 | N 4 | SW 12 |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | — | 7 | — | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | SW 12 | W 9 | SW 12 | W 6 | SW 11 | W 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 2 | S 3 | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | — | — | SW 5 | SW 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | — | NNW 4 | NW 4 | N 4 |
1 | 1 | — | 184 | 131 | 143 | 444 | 240 | 250 | 150 | 39 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | — | 10 | 4 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 75 | 78 | 8 | 151 | 374 | 397 | 396 | 374 | 396 | 332 | 406 | 200 | 327 | 350 | 319 | 198 | 200 | 13 | 0 | 119 | 152 |
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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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