Surf Forecasts:
White Rocks surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 948 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 (Aug 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at White Rocks in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Rocks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. To be straight with you, the next 16 days are looking pretty grim for any kind of proper surf. We’ve got a whole lot of small, weak, and messy conditions on the cards.
The first real window where you might even think about paddling out is the early part of next week. But even then, it’s a marginal call at best. The standout, if you can call it that, is Sunday morning on the 9th. We’ve got a 5ft swell rolling in from the WNW with a 10-second period, and the wind is looking clean and offshore. It’s not going to be huge, but it’ll be the cleanest and most organised the wave face will be all week. The energy is moderate at 419, so there’s a bit of push behind it. The afternoon looks similar, a touch smaller but still clean.
Before that, it’s a write-off. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the swell is weak and all over the place. There’s a bit of a pulse on Wednesday morning, but the cross-onshore breeze will chop it up something shocking. Don’t get too excited about Friday either; it’s clean but tiny.
After that little surge, things just fade out. There’s a gap of several days with nothing worth mentioning. The swell drops right off, and we’re looking at knee to waist-high slop at best. The wind stays fickle, and while there are a few glassy windows, there’s no force behind the waves to make it worthwhile.
The water temp is sitting right around average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
So, be honest with yourself. If you’re desperate for a paddle, Sunday the 9th is your best bet. It’ll be clean and fun on a longboard. But for the rest of the window, you’re better off sorting out your fins or doing a few pushups. It’s a pretty blank run, but that’s not unusual for this spot. The forecasts can change, so keep an eye out, but as it stands, it’s a quiet spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 101 | 725 | 530 | 127 | 43 | 11 | 29 | 307 | 296 | 133 | 94 | 144 | 419 | 346 | 178 | 167 | 142 | 86 | 68 | 68 | 41 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:54AM1.53m | 00:50AM1.83m | 1:23PM1.46m | 2:14AM1.75m | 3:31PM1.51m | 3:35AM1.71m | 4:41PM1.63m | 4:44AM1.73m | 5:32PM1.79m | 5:41AM1.79m | 6:14PM1.96m | 6:28AM1.87m | 6:50PM2.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:47AM0.75m | 6:03PM0.78m | 6:47AM0.85m | 7:29PM0.88m | 8:04AM0.92m | 9:14PM0.89m | 9:29AM0.92m | 10:33PM0.82m | 10:34AM0.85m | 11:37PM0.71m | 11:22AM0.73m | 00:30AM0.58m | 12:03PM0.57m | 1:12AM0.46m | |||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 |
mm | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 7 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 25 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 11 | 29 | 307 | 296 | 133 | 94 | 144 | 419 | 346 | 178 | 167 | 142 | 86 | 68 | 68 | 41 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | — | SW 3 | — | — | SSE 3 | SW 3 | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | ESE 3 |
| kJ | 101 | 725 | 530 | 127 | 43 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 344 | 752 | 813 | 175 | 268 | 185 | 201 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 389 | 389 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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The above surf forecast table for White Rocks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at White Rocks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our White Rocks 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 (White Rocks) 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).
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