Whitsand Bay and Tregantle Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough outlook for the next couple of weeks around here. The charts are showing a whole lot of nothing for a long stretch.

We’re looking at a real dry spell. Starting from now, there’s a solid gap of poor conditions that stretches all the way through to the 15th of August. The swell just isn’t showing up with any punch, and when it does, the wind is usually ruining it. From the 3rd to the 14th, it’s just a long run of tiny, weak waves – mostly under 2 ft – with onshore and cross-shore breezes making a mess of things. The combined energy stays in the low double and single digits, barely cracking 40 for most of that time. It’s basically a flat spell.

There is a little flicker of hope on Saturday the 15th. The afternoon shows a bit of a pulse at Whitsand Bay and Tregantle with the swell bumping up to 4 ft from the WSW, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 145 (moderate), so there’s finally some push. The wind is a light cross-on from the south at 6 mph, which isn't glassy but it's light enough to keep things rideable. The morning of that day is actually glassy with a NE breeze, but the swell is only 1 ft, so you’d be waiting for a set that never really comes. This spot is an exposed beach break, and it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a machine. It’s best for beginner-plus surfers anyway, so the smaller size is actually a help. The water is sitting at 65°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

The following day, Sunday the 16th, keeps things interesting. The morning has clean conditions with a cross-offshore breeze from the east at 12 mph, and the swell holds at 4 ft from the SW. The energy is still moderate at 127. It’s not a world-beater, but after two weeks of nothing, it’ll feel like a gift. The afternoon gets a little lumpier with a cross-shore breeze, but the swell period stretches to 9 seconds, giving the waves a bit better shape.

If I’m picking a standout, it’s the Sunday the 16th morning session. The clean conditions and that consistent 4 ft SW swell make it the best bet in a very quiet window. The Saturday the 15th afternoon is a close second, but that light cross-on wind will put a bit of a bump on it. Crowds are often a thing here, so expect some company on the sand.

Beyond that, the 17th and 18th fade back into tiny, weak surf. The 18th Tuesday morning is glassy with a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is a pathetic 1 ft. It’s a long wait for a wave.

So, hold tight. The second week of August is a write-off, but the weekend of the 15th and 16th offers a couple of windows to get wet. It’s not pumping, but it’s something.

Rusty.

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