Surf Forecasts:
White Rocks surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NW swell with 867 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Rocks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks at White Rocks.
Honestly, it’s a rough start. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions before anything decent shows up. The first few days are a total loss, with messy, onshore winds and tiny, weak swell. From Thursday the 23rd through to Sunday the 26th, it’s all cross-shore or cross-onshore wind, with waves barely hitting 4ft and period sitting between 7-10 seconds. The combined energy is weak to moderate (45 to 836), but the wind just ruins everything. Saturday the 25th sees a bump in size to 7ft, but with a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore wind, it’ll be a lumpy, blown-out mess. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Finally, a glimmer of hope on Monday the 27th. The wind swings to a gentle offshore from the SSW, cleaning things up. Swell is a modest 4ft from the NW with a 10-second period, and the combined energy hits 245, which is moderate. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about normal for this time of year. This is our best shot, but it’s still a small, clean wave. Tuesday the 28th also offers clean offshore winds in the morning, but the swell drops to 3ft.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. From Wednesday the 29th right through to Friday the 7th of August, we’re looking at a long stretch of minimal surf. Most days have waves under 3ft, periods are short, and the wind is often onshore or cross-shore. The combined energy plummets into the double digits, with some sessions as low as 7. There are a few fleeting moments of clean conditions, like on the 3rd and 4th of August, but the swell is so small it’s barely worth a paddle. The 3rd of August does see a pulse of 3ft from the NNW with an 11-second period and a combined energy of 200, which is moderate, but it’s too little to save the outlook.
The standout: Without a doubt, Monday morning the 27th of July. It’s the only time the stars align for clean, offshore conditions with a bit of size. The 4ft NW swell won’t blow your mind, but with a gentle offshore breeze, it’ll be the cleanest wave of the entire period. It’s a beginner-friendly wave at 4ft, so don’t expect anything too punchy. The crowd is listed as “sometimes” for White Rocks, so you might have company, but it’s worth a look.
Bottom line: a long wait for a very average session. It’s one of those periods where the sea just doesn’t want to play ball.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 44 | 34 | 44 | 242 | 235 | 184 | 738 | 836 | 508 | 322 | 356 | 356 | 245 | 177 | 138 | 127 | 136 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 94 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | on | off |
High Tide | 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 | 7:22AM1.65m | 7:26PM2.00m | 7:45AM1.70m | 7:53PM2.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:09PM0.70m | 1:46AM0.84m | 1:34PM0.62m | 2:10AM0.77m | ||||||||
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 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 44 | 242 | — | 184 | — | — | 508 | 322 | — | 356 | 245 | 177 | 138 | 127 | 136 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 94 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 6 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — | NW 2 | — |
| kJ | 44 | 34 | — | — | 235 | — | 738 | 836 | — | — | 356 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 365 | 1280 | 0 | 431 | 1162 | 1080 | 399 | 399 | 0 | 152 | 439 | 66 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 201 | 0 |
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