Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
14.8° C
0.9° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,115 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with SW 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whites Reef in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 31st Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 1st Aug)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 3rd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards for the next sixteen days. We’re looking at a patchy run, with a few flickers of hope buried in a lot of grim conditions. The first real option isn’t until Thursday the 6th of August, so get ready for a long wait.

For the first few days, it’s a write-off. The swell is there but the wind is a mess. Thursday the 30th of July and Friday the 31st are a right-off with onshore winds and crossed-up weak waves. The combined energy is weak to moderate, with readings around 448 for Thursday morning, dropping to 244 by Friday afternoon. Just not worth the walk.

The weekend of the 1st and 2nd of August has a bit more size but the wind is all over the place. Saturday morning looks clean with a cross-offshore breeze from the north, and a 4ft SW groundswell with a long 17-second period. The energy is solid, hitting 664. That’s a classic point break or reef swell, and with 4ft on the sets, it’s solid intermediate territory. The 5ft on Sunday afternoon is a bit thumping, with energy spiking to 1731, but it’s on a cross-shore wind and getting messy. Not the cleanest window.

Monday and Tuesday are a total washout. Strong onshore winds, rain, and lumpy, blown-out surf. The energy is moderate to strong but it’s being trashed. For the kite crew, the 6ft SW on Monday afternoon with a 19 mph cross-onshore wind would be a hell of a session, but for paddle surfing, it’s a complete no-go.

Then we hit the standouts. The pick of the lot is Thursday the 6th of August. The afternoon session at Whites Reef is the one to circle. The wind drops to glassy, and there’s a 4ft WSW swell with a 15-second period. The energy is 855, which is a solid, powerful pulse. This is going to be clean, lined up, and with that period, it’s a proper groundswell that will hold up nicely on the reef. Water temp is about 59°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won’t be freezing your arse off.

Friday the 7th is also a cracker. The morning has clean offshore winds from the northeast, with a 4ft SW swell at 14 seconds. Energy is 787. It’s a bit smaller than Thursday but the conditions are pristine. This is a real dawn patrol moment. The afternoon is still clean with a cross-offshore breeze, but the tide might be a factor.

After that, it fades off again. The 8th and 9th of August have small, clean waves but the energy drops right off, and the wind picks up strong on the 9th. From the 10th onwards, the weather turns nasty again with strong winds and lumpy, onshore slop. The swell is there but the quality is gone. The 14th of August has a 5ft SSW groundswell with a 19-second period, which is a very long period, but the onshore wind will make it a messy, shifting wall.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is Thursday afternoon the 6th of August at Whites Reef. Glassy conditions, a solid 4ft WSW groundswell, and plenty of energy. Friday morning the 7th is a close second. The rest of the window is a bit of a battle with the wind. This is a case of pick your moment, or you’ll be fighting a losing battle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun night, light winds from the WSW by Tue night).

Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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13
0.9
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13
0.8
SW
13
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SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
13
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17
1.3
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17
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16
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1.5
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15
0.8
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15
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0.7
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12
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0.6
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14
0.5
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19
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18
0.8
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
380
277
224
175
178
161
663
886
844
657
1005
293
940
1037
388
152
137
167
175
152
339
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
NW
10
W
10
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
25
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25
NNW
20
WNW
45
WSW
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25
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High Tide
1:43PM0.21m
00:52AM0.10m
2:03PM0.20m
1:27AM0.11m
2:21PM0.20m
2:02AM0.12m
2:38PM0.19m
2:37AM0.13m
2:51PM0.17m
3:13AM0.14m
2:59PM0.16m
3:53AM0.14m
2:56PM0.14m
Low Tide
8:45PM0.07m
6:42AM0.02m
8:48PM0.06m
7:16AM0.02m
8:56PM0.06m
7:49AM0.03m
9:07PM0.05m
8:22AM0.04m
9:18PM0.04m
8:53AM0.06m
9:28PM0.03m
9:24AM0.08m
9:39PM0.03m
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7:31
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Feels °C
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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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