Surf Forecasts:
Whites Reef surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,938 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period. 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
The opening part of the period is a total write-off – we’re looking at a solid 10-day gap with no real surf on offer. The conditions are just too messy, with strong winds and lumpy, onshore slop. It’s not until Thursday the 23rd of July that we finally get a proper window.
That Thursday the 23rd of July is the standout. We’ve got a nice 4.9ft to 6.2ft swell from the SSW/SW, with a very long period of 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and it’s packing a punch – the combined energy is really strong (1368 to 1737). The wind is light offshore from the ENE, which will keep the surface glassy. This is a spot for the experienced crew, as it’s got some size and power. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 60.4°, which is nice. Whites Reef is a fairly consistent reef break, and with that offshore wind, it’s going to be clean. Crowds can be an issue here, so get in early.
The Friday the 24th of July still has some decent 4.9ft swell from the SSW, but the wind swings around to a moderate NNE cross-off, so it’s not as perfect as the day before. The energy is still moderate (934), and it’ll be a cleaner option for those who missed the main day.
The rest of the second week is a bit of a mixed bag, with smaller swells and onshore winds creeping back in, so that Thursday the 23rd is your real target.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the W by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon night, light winds from the WSW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 206 | 553 | 447 | 318 | 220 | 164 | 225 | 1626 | 1844 | 1780 | 1390 | 1589 | 1672 | 2938 | 2736 | 2231 | 1602 | 1062 | 606 | 346 | 238 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:57AM0.15m | 11:44AM0.18m | 12:18PM0.20m | 12:53PM0.21m | 1:24PM0.22m | 1:51PM0.22m | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:18PM0.04m | 11:37PM0.03m | 00:24AM0.02m | 1:58AM0.02m | 3:49AM0.01m | 5:02AM0.00m | 6:01AM0.00m | ||||||||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 |
 | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | 5:31 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | — | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 206 | 553 | 447 | 318 | 220 | 164 | 162 | — | — | — | 154 | 98 | 15 | 2372 | 2736 | 2231 | 1602 | 1062 | 606 | 346 | 238 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 201 | — | — | — | — | 48 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 94 | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | 184 | 112 | 67 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 96 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NW 6 | N 5 | W 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 11 | 12 | 225 | 1626 | 1844 | 1780 | 1390 | 1589 | 1672 | 2938 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 19 | 54 | 47 | 228 | 586 | 732 | 738 | 707 | 19 | 580 | 580 | 711 | 256 | 445 | 256 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
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