Whale Beach - surf spot statistics

Whale Beach in Australia offers a mix of conditions throughout the year, with the best surfing months generally being from May to July. During this period, ground swell percentages increase (30-31%), while wind swell decreases slightly (66-67%), providing cleaner and more consistent waves. The mean swell size remains steady around 1.4-1.5m, which is ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers. Wind conditions also improve significantly, with good winds peaking at 43-45% and bad wind days dropping to 55-57%, making these months the most reliable for surf. Earlier in the year (January to April), the surf is dominated by wind swell (73-87%), and unfavorable winds are common (65-83%), leading to choppier conditions. From August to December, ground swell diminishes (13-26%), and wind swell becomes dominant again (72-87%), with worsening wind conditions (60-79% bad winds). While Whale Beach rarely has no swell (max 3% in mid-year), the best time to catch quality waves is undoubtedly the winter months of May to July when cleaner swells and more favorable winds align. Spring and summer bring more onshore winds and less reliable ground swell, making sessions more variable.

Whale Beach in November offers decent surf conditions, though with some variability. The average swell height is 1.4m with a period of 8.4s, providing semi-clean to slightly crumbly waves. The best swells come from the NE, ENE, E, and SSE, with the majority of waves ranging between 0.5-2.5m. Swells in the 1-1.5m range are most frequent, particularly from the ENE and SSE (9.0% and 10.15% respectively). Larger swells (2.5m+) are rare but possible from the S and SE. Wind conditions are crucial, with only 23% of days offering ideal offshore winds (typically NE or ENE). Onshore winds from the S or SE are more common but can still work if lighter (<20kph). Early mornings often see calmer winds, while afternoons risk choppiness. Overall, November provides rideable waves, though patience and timing are key—watch for those NE swells with lighter offshore winds for the best sessions.