Surf Forecasts:
White Rocks surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NW swell with 922 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for White Rocks this week:
The surf forecast for White Rocks over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at White Rocks in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Rocks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. White Rocks is the only spot on the docket, and it’s a grim start. The whole 16-day window kicks off with a lousy run of onshore winds and short, choppy waves. From Tuesday afternoon the 21st through to Friday morning the 24th, it’s mostly a washout – cross-onshore winds, weak energy, and just poor surf. That’s a solid three-day gap with nothing to ride.
Things perk up a bit on Friday morning the 24th. A new swell from the WNW at 4ft, with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind swings offshore. The combined energy hits 221 (moderate), and the water cleans up. It’s not big, but it’s a chance. The morning is the only good window, as the afternoon goes cross-on and choppy again.
The real standout, and the one I’d circle on the calendar, is Monday morning the 27th. The swell is up to 7ft out of the NW, with a 10-second period, and the wind is cross-off from the WSW. The combined energy is a solid 859 (strong). This is a decent groundswell for White Rocks, and with clean conditions, it’s going to have some power. The water temp is around 59° at the start, which is normal for the season. For a beginner spot, 7ft is pushing it – this is for the experienced crew. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so expect a few others out, but not a zoo.
Early on the 29th, Wednesday morning, there’s another clean window. Light offshore winds from the south at 3 mph, with a 4ft NW swell at 10 seconds. The combined energy is 292 (moderate). It’s a smaller, cleaner option for those who missed the Monday wave. The afternoon stays clean with a light offshore breeze, but the swell is a touch smaller.
After that, the second week fades out. The wind picks up, and the swell drops. By the 3rd and 4th of August, there are some small, clean waves in the 2ft to 3ft range, but the energy is weak and the quality is just ordinary. Not worth a special trip.
Overall, the best bet is Monday morning the 27th for a solid, clean NW groundswell at White Rocks. The 29th is a smaller, cleaner backup. The rest of the 16 days are mostly a battle with the wind.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 80 | 87 | 93 | 77 | 59 | 35 | 27 | 45 | 221 | 179 | 179 | 415 | 507 | 309 | 307 | 493 | 681 | 859 | 614 | 334 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:29AM1.59m | 2:44PM1.38m | 3:42AM1.53m | 3:57PM1.46m | 4:47AM1.51m | 4:55PM1.58m | 5:43AM1.52m | 5:43PM1.70m | 6:26AM1.55m | 6:23PM1.82m | 6:57AM1.59m | 6:56PM1.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:28PM0.79m | 8:52AM0.87m | 8:03PM0.91m | 9:56AM0.90m | 9:29PM0.96m | 10:50AM0.90m | 10:38PM0.97m | 11:34AM0.87m | 11:40PM0.97m | 12:10PM0.83m | 00:35AM0.95m | 12:41PM0.77m | 1:17AM0.90m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:39 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 8 | NW 9 | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 59 | 35 | 3 | 45 | 221 | — | 179 | 415 | — | 309 | — | — | — | — | — | 334 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | NW 10 | — | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — |
| kJ | 80 | 87 | 93 | 77 | — | — | 27 | — | — | 179 | — | — | 507 | — | 307 | 493 | 681 | 859 | 614 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1135 | 281 | 140 | 865 | 51 | 51 | 431 | 6 | 431 | 1145 | 5 | 431 | 330 | 0 | 389 | 702 | 201 | 393 | 83 | 5 |
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