Whitsand Bay and Tregantle Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – this 16-day outlook for Whitsand Bay and Tregantle is a real mixed bag, and to be honest, mostly a slow one. We've got a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions ahead, but there is a glimmer of hope if you're patient and willing to wait for a specific window.

For the first week and a half, it's a write-off for any decent paddle surfing. The swell is tiny, the wind is all over the place, and the quality is just not there. You'll see a few small pulses of 3ft to 4ft swell from the WSW, but with cross to onshore winds and short periods, it's just messy. The one exception is a small window on Monday morning, the 7th of September, where a 3ft SW swell (13-second period) shows up with a cross-shore wind, but the guidance says conditions are marginal. The combined wave energy is moderate (520), but the outlook is still poor. It's a no-go for me.

From Tuesday the 8th through to Monday the 14th, it's pretty grim. Wind speeds pick up, the swell stays small and short-period, and the surf quality is consistently rated as poor. There's a brief moment on Sunday morning, the 13th, with a cross-offshore wind from the north and a 2ft swell, but it's just not enough to get excited about. The water temperature is a notable 66°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's about the only positive.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. The standout moment for this whole forecast is Wednesday morning, the 16th of September. That's when we get a proper pulse of energy. The swell jumps to 6ft from the WSW with a 7-second period, and the wind goes light and cross-offshore from the NNW. That's clean. The combined energy is strong (313), and the guidance confirms it's a good call. This is your best bet for the whole run. The swell is over 5ft, so it's a bit much for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it's the one to lock in. The break is an exposed beach setup, so it can get a bit lumpy, but with that offshore wind, it should be fun. Crowds are often a factor here, so expect company.

The next morning, Thursday the 17th of September, is also worth a look. The swell drops to a more manageable 4ft from the WSW, with a longer 10-second period, and the wind is glassy. That's a magic window. The combined energy is still strong (327). This is a very close second to the Wednesday morning session. The swell size is perfect for a wider range of ability, and glassy conditions at a place like Whitsand Bay are a treat. After that, the wind turns onshore and the swell fades, so that two-day window is your shot.

Beyond that, the second week looks pretty flat. A few tiny pulses, but nothing that will get you out of bed. The long period (14 seconds) on Sunday the 20th is for a 0.3ft swell, so it's irrelevant.

To wrap it up: don't waste your time this week. The only real standouts are Wednesday morning, 16th September (6ft, WSW, cross-offshore wind) and Thursday morning, 17th September (4ft, WSW, glassy). Mark your calendar, and get ready for a clean session.

Rusty.

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