Surf Forecasts:
Whites Reef surf forecast from 29 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) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,103 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. 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 2.4m 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 0.3m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's comin' down the pipe for Whites Reef.
Look, I'm gonna be straight with you – the next week and a bit is a real mixed bag, and mostly a letdown. We've got a run of poor surf and iffy conditions that stretches from now through the first week of August. The wind is all over the place, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell quality is just not there. There's a long gap of nothin' worth paddling out for, but then things start to look up.
The story starts to change around Friday the 7th of August. That's the day we've been waitin' for. Friday morning, we've got a 6ft swell rollin' in from the southwest, with a period of 16 seconds – that's some proper groundswell, with serious energy (1591). The wind is easterly, 9 mph, and it's offshore. That means clean, glassy faces. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – the size is pushin' over 5ft, so it's a bit much for the beginners, but for anyone with a bit of time in the water, this is a standout. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there. The energy is strong, and the direction is right on the money for this reef. Expect some wedgy, powerful lines. It's a fairly consistent break, but it can get crowded, so keep your eyes open for other heads.
Saturday the 8th of August is a bit of a comedown but still a solid option. The swell drops to 3ft from the southwest, with a 15-second period. The wind is cross-offshore from the north-northeast at 9 mph, keepin' it clean. It's not a standout like Friday, but a fun, manageable size for a wider range of surfers.
Then, on Thursday the 13th of August, another promising window opens. Thursday morning sees a 4ft southwest swell at 17 seconds (974 energy), with a northerly cross-offshore wind at 9 mph. Clean conditions and good energy. Thursday afternoon picks up a bit, with 5ft from the southwest at 16 seconds (1736 energy), and the wind stays cross-offshore from the north-northeast at 12 mph. This is the second real standout – the energy is very strong, and the surf is expected to be very good. Again, it's in that intermediate-to-expert sweet spot.
The rest of the time? Not worth a mention. There's a lot of poor surf, onshore wind, and lumpy, choppy conditions. The swell is there but the wind ruins it. Don't waste your time.
Keep your eyes on that Friday the 7th and Thursday the 13th of August. Those are your best bets.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon morning, light winds from the SW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 637 | 380 | 277 | 224 | 175 | 178 | 161 | 587 | 783 | 854 | 729 | 726 | 293 | 1604 | 1619 | 643 | 184 | 213 | 164 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:16AM0.08m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:05AM0.02m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 20 | — | SW 17 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 637 | 380 | 277 | 224 | 175 | 178 | 161 | 587 | 783 | 854 | 729 | 726 | 293 | 15 | — | 77 | 184 | 213 | 164 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 8 |
| kJ | 141 | 68 | 42 | 25 | 6 | 60 | 112 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 81 | — | — | 78 | 65 | 57 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 23 | SW 21 | SSE 8 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 23 | SSW 22 | SW 20 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 10 | 18 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 45 | 143 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | W 8 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 86 | 1604 | 1619 | 643 | 109 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 226 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 64 | 147 | 19 | 19 | 243 | 481 | 204 | 444 | 477 | 19 |
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