Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking.

First up, we’re looking at a solid run of winter swell headed our way, but the wind is going to be the main character for the first week. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing too wild there. The main event is a long-period SW groundswell that will be firing, but it needs the right conditions to be epic.

The standout session is Sunday, September 13th at Whites Reef. We’ve got a clean 5 ft to 6 ft SW swell with a long period of 17 to 18 seconds. The energy is moderate (1181 to 1757). The wind goes glassy on the morning of the 13th, then light cross-off in the afternoon. That’s the kind of day you just look at the ocean and smile. It’s a reef break, so that long period will push in with some real authority, making for well-shaped, powerful waves. This is definitely for intermediate to experienced surfers. Crowds are possible here though, so get in early.

Now, let’s walk through the rest. On Monday, August 31st, we’ve got a 4 ft to 4 ft SW swell, but the wind is light and cross, so it’s a bit lumpy. The energy is moderate (800 to 1393). It’s okay, but not the best. Tuesday, September 1st is a write-off with strong NNW winds and messy conditions. Wednesday, September 2nd is similar—on-shore wind and lumpy. Thursday, September 3rd sees the swell jumping to 7 ft to 7 ft, but it’s onshore and messy, so only for the dedicated. Friday, September 4th is a bit of a tease—cleaner with a 7 ft SW swell and cross-off wind, but it’s still marginal for tide. Saturday, September 5th is blown out by strong onshore winds. Sunday, September 6th and Monday, September 7th are small and choppy. Tuesday, September 8th picks up again, but the wind is messy.

The real promise starts to show on Wednesday, September 9th. The afternoon delivers a clean 7 ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 18 seconds and light cross-off wind. The energy is strong (2574). This is excellent for experienced surfers, but the swell is over 5 ft and the period is long, so it’s not for beginners. The next few days have some decent, clean surf with 5 ft to 6 ft SW swell, but the wind stays light and cross or cross-on, so it’s a bit mixed.

Then, as I said, Sunday, September 13th is the one to circle. Glassy, clean, good size. That’s the best of the outlook.

For the rest of the second week, expect some smaller, wind-affected surf. Monday, September 14th and Tuesday, September 15th will have some 6 ft to 7 ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-on, so it will be a bit bumpy.

So, grab your board and point it at Whites Reef on the 13th. That’s the call.

Rusty.

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