
Surf Forecasts:
Whites Reef surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,463 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with WSW 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 (Jul 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's coming our way at Whites Reef over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, so let's get into it.
The first few days are pretty grim, to be honest. Saturday the 18th has a small 3ft swell with a period of 14 seconds from the WSW, but the wind is all over the place and the wave energy is weak (332). It’s a “marginal” call at best. It’s not until the end of the month that we start seeing something worth getting excited about.
The water temperature is sitting at a mild 60°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
We’ve got a long, dry spell from Sunday the 19th right through to Tuesday the 29th. Most days are a write-off with poor surf conditions, small choppy waves, and strong onshore or cross-shore winds. That long period swell around the 23rd and 24th looks big on paper – 6ft from the SW with a 16-second period – but the wind is howling onshore at 19 mph, making it a lumpy, blown-out mess. For a reef break like Whites Reef, that sets up would be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Then, finally, we get a standout. Thursday the 31st of July is the one to circle. The swell is 5ft from the SW with a very long period of 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, packing some serious energy (1857). But the real beauty is the wind: a light breeze from the NE, offshore and clean. This is a session for experienced surfers—the size and power will be too much for beginners. The water will be clean, with that long-period swell wrapping nicely into the reef. It’s the best on offer by a long shot.
The pattern holds into the first weekend of August. Saturday the 1st sees the swell dropping to 4ft, but still with a long 16-second period and gentle offshore winds from the ENE. Clean and fun. Then Sunday the 2nd is another highlight: 5ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and the wind goes glassy in the afternoon. That’s a magic window for a long session.
Beyond that, the energy drops off quickly after the 2nd, with small, weak swells and onshore wind returning through to the end of the forecast period.
To sum it up: you’ve got a long, flat, and crappy first two weeks, but the payoff at the very end is a solid run of clean, powerful, long-period swell. The 31st of July through the 2nd of August is the clear winner.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed morning, light winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 8 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
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222 | 147 | 121 | 75 | 273 | 118 | 142 | 334 | 362 | 317 | 210 | 190 | 650 | 1363 | 1208 | 1135 | 1048 | 799 | 787 | 743 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:18AM0.12m | 2:55PM0.17m | 3:12AM0.13m | 3:06PM0.16m | 4:05AM0.14m | 3:12PM0.15m | 5:03AM0.14m | 3:10PM0.15m | 6:23AM0.13m | 2:46PM0.14m | 1:13PM0.14m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:11PM0.07m | 8:13AM0.04m | 9:24PM0.05m | 8:49AM0.06m | 9:44PM0.04m | 9:22AM0.08m | 10:08PM0.03m | 9:54AM0.10m | 10:34PM0.02m | 10:15AM0.12m | 11:00PM0.03m | 11:34PM0.03m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
222 | 147 | 121 | 75 | 273 | 118 | 142 | 334 | 362 | 317 | 210 | 79 | — | 1363 | 1208 | 1135 | 1048 | 799 | 787 | 743 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | WSW 12 | W 8 | S 10 | S 10 | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 25 | 40 | 40 | 19 | 14 | 36 | 2 | 2 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | 5 | 15 | 50 | 19 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 3 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | WSW 8 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | 36 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 190 | 650 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 54 | 54 | 19 | 19 | 54 | 19 | 19 | 218 | 256 | 227 | 256 | 243 | 75 | 227 | 75 | 19 |
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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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