Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our local patch.

First off, the next week and a half is pretty grim for getting wet. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with nothing worth paddling out for until the start of August. The swell’s around, but the wind’s got it all chopped up and messy. We’re talking about a solid run of poor surf conditions right through to the end of July.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday, the 1st of August, at Whites Reef. It’s not going to be perfect, but it’s the first thing we’ve got to talk about. The swell is a modest 3 ft out of the SW, with a long period of 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind’s offshore from the N around 12 mph, which will keep it clean. The combined swell energy is moderate (580). This is more a spot for the dedicated lot; the reef can favour a long-period SW groundswell, and with a northerly offshore it’ll be holding up nicely. You might get a few, but it’s only a 2 out of 10 for quality – so it’s marginal, but it’s the best we’ve seen in days.

Then, fast forward to Friday, the 7th of August. That’s the standout of the whole outlook. Whites Reef is going to be the pick of the fortnight. Friday morning sees a tiny 2 ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period, light cross-offshore from the NNE, and clean conditions. The energy is weak (206), but the real magic is Friday afternoon: the swell drops to 1 ft from the SW, but the period pushes up to a very long 19 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – a 3 mph offshore from the ESE. The combined energy is still modest at 252, but with glassy conditions and that long-period groundswell, the reef will turn those tiny lines into clean, workable waves. This is not a beginner’s session, mind you. With this small a wave, it’s more for loggers or a fun mid-length. It’s a rare moment of calm in an otherwise windy outlook.

The only other notable spot is the Monday the 10th of August morning, which has a 6 ft SW groundswell with a 20-second period and strong energy (2364). The wind is a fresh offshore from the N at 19 mph, keeping it clean. However, that size (6 ft) is getting up there – it’s more for experienced surfers on the reef, but the long period and cross-offshore wind could make for some excellent, lined-up waves. It’s promising, but it’s a long way out, so don’t lock it in just yet.

Overall, don’t bother this week unless you’re jonesing for a fight with the wind. The first week of August has a couple of windows – the best being the glassy Friday the 7th. Keep your eye on the 10th as well. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

Stay patient, brothers and sisters. Rusty out.

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