Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
14.5°C
0.9° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,809 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 22s. 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 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 5th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what we’ve got coming up at Whites Reef. It’s a reef break that takes a south-west swell and really needs that clean offshore wind to shine. For the next two weeks, we’re seeing plenty of swell energy, but the wind and conditions are gonna be the main story here.

Right off the bat, Saturday morning (August 29) there’s a bit of life with a 3ft south-west swell and a clean, light offshore wind from the WSW. The water’s sitting at 58°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so nothing wild there. The combined swell energy is moderate at 407. It’s a small window of clean surf but the forecast calls it marginal, so don’t expect perfection.

Through Saturday afternoon and all of Sunday, the wind stays light but the forecast drops the score right out. It’s just not cooperating for quality waves, with the energy dropping and conditions going flat.

Now, here’s the standout of the whole 16 days—it’s Monday morning, August 31. We’ve got a clean, glassy 4ft south-west swell, with a very long 15-second period pushing in. The combined swell energy is strong at 792. The wind is a slight air from the NW, barely a ripple on the water. That is proper long-period groundswell, and while it can sometimes be too straight for a beach break, Whites Reef is a reef, so it should handle it beautifully. This is the best bet of the entire outlook. The early session on Monday is the one to chase.

The rest of the first week and into the second gets messy. Tuesday, September 1, the wind picks up from the NNW at 16 mph, cross-shore and choppy, ruining what could’ve been decent 3ft swell. Wednesday and Thursday the onshore wind kicks in, and Thursday morning sees the swell push up to 6ft with a strong 1154 combined energy, but the onshore cross-wind makes it a messy, choppy mess. This continues right through to Saturday, September 5, where we see a 6ft south-west swell with 25 mph onshore winds—way too blown out for any kind of paddle surfing.

From there, the whole second week is just more of the same. Moderate to fresh winds from the north-west or west, all cross-shore or cross-onshore, choppy and lumpy. The swell hangs around, sometimes up to 6ft with long 16 or 17-second periods, and the energy is strong to very strong, hitting as high as 1858 on the 9th of September. But with the wind howling, it’s just not surfable. You’d be better off with a kite in these conditions.

Towards the very end, Saturday, September 12, there’s a hint of a clean-up with a cross-shore NNW wind at 12 mph and a 5ft south-west groundswell at 16 seconds, energy at 1431. It’s marginal and the morning is worth a look if you’re desperate, but still not the clean canvas we had on that Monday morning.

So if you’re waiting for good surf, make that Monday morning (August 31) your target. After that, it’s a long wait for anything else truly rideable. Don’t hold your breath for the second week—it’s rough out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
31
Tuesday
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Friday
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SW
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18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
407
261
286
374
451
485
614
449
692
456
301
515
608
685
834
1154
951
1077
1048
856
1158
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
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5
NW
10
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15
NNW
35
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40
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15
SW
25
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35
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35
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High Tide
1:32PM0.19m
1:24AM0.14m
1:45PM0.18m
1:52AM0.16m
1:56PM0.17m
2:21AM0.17m
2:02PM0.15m
2:52AM0.17m
2:02PM0.14m
3:26AM0.18m
1:52PM0.14m
4:05AM0.17m
1:30PM0.14m
Low Tide
7:53PM0.05m
7:19AM0.03m
7:59PM0.04m
7:50AM0.04m
8:06PM0.03m
8:20AM0.05m
8:15PM0.02m
8:49AM0.07m
8:27PM0.01m
9:13AM0.09m
8:40PM0.00m
9:28AM0.12m
8:56PM-0.00m
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6:08
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Temp °C
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14
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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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