Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
15.3° C
1.3° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,762 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whites Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whites Reef in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 27th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 27th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 24th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.

First off, I gotta be straight with you – this 16-day run is a tough one for the paddle crew. The main break we’re looking at is Whites Reef, a reef setup that’s fairly consistent but exposed to the west. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

We start off Monday, July 20th, with tiny 2ft SW swell. The problem is the wind is coming from the NNW at 12 mph, blowing straight across. It’s messy, and there’s no real energy to work with (combined energy 134). That sets the tone for the next few days.

Tuesday the 21st bumps up a bit to 4ft from the WSW, period around 13 seconds, so it’s got a bit of groundswell feel to it. But again, cross-shore winds in the 12 mph range keep it chop city. The energy is moderate (398), but the wave quality is poor.

Things get interesting Wednesday the 22nd, but not in a good way for surfing. Swell hits 5ft from the SW with a 12-second period, but it’s blowing onshore at 15-18 mph. The energy climbs (488), but it’s a mess. This pattern really shows its ugly side Thursday the 23rd into Friday the 24th. Thursday morning has 6ft of SW swell at 14 seconds, but the wind is onshore and strong. By Friday, we’re looking at 6ft to 7ft of SW swell with a long 15-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy (combined energy hitting 3340 on Friday morning). But it’s coming with a fresh 22 mph onshore wind. For a reef break like this, that’s a full-on washing machine. This setup is honestly looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

We drop off over the weekend of the 25th and 26th, with swell easing back to 5ft down to 3ft. Still onshore winds, still poor. Saturday the 25th has moderate energy (919) but the wind is just too strong from the SW.

Now, Monday July 27th – that’s our first real glimmer. The morning is cross-shore and messy (3ft WSW), but the afternoon is where it’s at. The wind swings to the north at 9 mph, offering a cross-off breeze, and the wave comment is “clean.” Swell is 3ft from the WSW at a nice 13-second period. The energy is moderate (329). It’s not huge, but it’ll be the cleanest surf of the week. The crowd situation here is often, so expect company if it’s looking good.

We get another tease on Monday August 3rd. Both morning and afternoon show 2ft to 2ft of SW swell, 13-second period, with a light north-easterly cross-off breeze. Combined energy is low (228-217), but the wave comment says “clean.” That’s your second standout. It’s not going to blow your mind on size, but it’s rideable and clean.

The rest of the period – Tuesday the 28th through Wednesday the 29th – is a write-off with strong winds and lumpy conditions. There’s a long gap of poor to marginal conditions from July 28th through to August 2nd, before that Monday the 3rd offers relief. The very end of the run, Tuesday August 4th morning, shows a tiny 3ft SW swell with a 15-second period and a cross-off breeze, but it’s marginal.

So, overall: tough outlook. The two best windows are Monday afternoon July 27th and Monday August 3rd. Both are small but clean. The rest is mostly blown out or too big with bad wind. For the main push of swell mid-week, it’s really more of a kite day.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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118
104
437
396
257
147
121
488
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919
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High Tide
3:12AM0.13m
3:06PM0.16m
4:05AM0.14m
3:12PM0.15m
5:03AM0.14m
3:10PM0.15m
6:23AM0.13m
2:46PM0.14m
1:13PM0.14m
12:03PM0.16m
Low Tide
8:49AM0.06m
9:44PM0.04m
9:22AM0.08m
10:08PM0.03m
9:54AM0.10m
10:34PM0.02m
10:15AM0.12m
11:00PM0.03m
11:34PM0.03m
00:20AM0.04m
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Information about the Whites Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Whites Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whites Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whites Reef 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 (Whites Reef) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Whites Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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