Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ down the pipe for Whites Reef.

We’re starting off with a bit of a slow grind. The first real chance to get wet isn’t until Tuesday morning, the 25th of August. It’s not a full-blown standout, but it’s a clean start. The water is sitting at 58°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – about 2°F above average, so you might not need the thickest rubber.

Tuesday morning, the 25th, we’ve got a 4ft swell rolling in from the SW with a period of 13 seconds. That’s a solid groundswell. The wind is a light cross-off from the SE at 6 mph, keeping things clean. The energy is moderate (489). It’s a fishable morning, but don’t expect perfection.

The next few days turn into a bit of a write-off. Wednesday the 26th through to Saturday the 29th are all blown out or onshore with poor conditions. The wind swings onshore, and the swell drops. A bit of a gap there.

The Standout
Now, Sunday the 30th of August is where we get the real deal. Sunday morning is the pick of the entire forecast. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the SSW, but check this out – the period is a massive 18 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, meaning heaps of energy and power. The combined energy is strong (1463). The wind is glassy – a dead calm SE at 3 mph. For a reef break like Whites Reef, that’s about as good as it gets. This is for experienced surfers only, as the sets will be packing a punch. The crowd factor is ‘often’, so expect some company for this one.

Monday the 31st hangs in there with a 5ft SW swell (16 second period), but the wind shifts to a light cross-shore, making it a bit more marginal. Still worth a paddle if you missed Sunday.

Then we hit another flat, windy patch from the 1st of September through the 3rd. The wind is howling and the quality drops off completely.

Another Bright Spot
Friday the 4th of September morning brings a surprise. The swell is 5ft from the SW, but the wind goes glassy again. The energy is moderate (839). This is another clean window for the intermediate crew.

Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th of September see a bump in size. We’re looking at 6ft to 6ft SW swells. The winds are light cross-shore, so it’s clean but a bit raw. The energy on Sunday morning is very strong (2024). That’s a lot of water moving around. This is expert territory again.

The rest of the run into the second week drops off with onshore winds and smaller, sloppier surf. The 9th of September is a total write-off with 25 mph winds making it a mess.

Bottom line: Mark your calendar for Sunday the 30th of August morning for the most memorable session. The 4th of September morning is a solid backup. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty, signing off.

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