Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
14.5°C
0.9° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, SW swell with 3,110 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s 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 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 11th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 11th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 9th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

It’s a bit of a slow start, so don’t rush down to the water just yet. The first few days are out - strong winds and lumpy conditions are making a mess of things. We’re looking at a gap of about 48 hours before anything worth paddling out for shows up.

The real window opens up on Friday morning, September 11th. The swell drops to a cleaner 5ft from the SW, and the wind goes light and cross-offshore. The water is sitting at 58°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so nothing wild there. The combined energy is moderate, around 784, but it’s the clean face that’s got me excited. The period is a long 15 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell, which means nice, lined-up waves at a reef like this. This is our best bet for the week. Friday afternoon gets a little bigger at 5ft (SSW) and the energy jumps to 1112, still clean. It’s excellent for experienced surfers, but the crowds can be a thing here, so keep your eyes peeled.

Saturday the 12th drops off a bit. The swell is smaller, around 4ft, and the wind goes cross-shore, making it a bit ripply. It’s still surfable, but nothing special. Sunday the 13th into the middle of the next week is pretty much a write-off – the swell drops away and the wind goes onshore or strong. We’re looking at a few days of tiny, choppy slop.

Now, the next one to watch is Tuesday, September 15th. The swell bumps back up to 6ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the energy is solid at 1119. The wind is a gentle cross-on, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but there’s plenty of push. It’s a marginal call, but worth a look if you’re keen.

After that, things get messy again with strong winds and onshore slop. Keep an eye on Sunday, September 20th – the swell picks up to 6ft (WSW) with a 12-second period, and the wind is clean and cross-offshore. That energy is 803, which is moderate but punchy. That morning could be a sneaky good session if the swell lines up.

Then we get a fun little burst on Monday, September 21st. The swell is solid at 7ft from the SW, with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is a whopping 2581, which is strong. That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is a gentle cross-on, so it’ll be a bit choppy, but for experienced surfers, that’s a serious day of groundswell at the reef. It’s a standout for the second week, but it’s a long way out, so don’t hold your breath yet.

After that, the trend fades into onshore junk and smaller waves for the rest of the forecast window.

So, to wrap it up: Friday, September 11th is your best early call for clean, fun waves. For the big stuff, circle Monday, September 21st for a potential proper groundswell session, but it’s a long-range whisper at this stage.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon morning).

Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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SW
19
2.2
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17
2.2
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17
1.9
SW
16
1.7
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16
1.5
SW
15
1.4
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15
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SSW
16
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0.9
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1.4
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11
1.8
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14
1.6
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14
1.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3065
2927
2862
1892
1412
940
784
1112
1087
724
595
432
322
233
162
88
72
423
1119
961
801
Wind (km/h)
30
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25
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
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SE
15
SE
10
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10
NNW
10
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15
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30
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25
WNW
15
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25
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25
SW
15
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15
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High Tide
12:36PM0.19m
00:08AM0.08m
12:46PM0.18m
00:17AM0.11m
12:57PM0.17m
00:42AM0.14m
1:02PM0.17m
1:10AM0.16m
1:11PM0.16m
1:39AM0.18m
1:20PM0.15m
2:08AM0.19m
1:29PM0.15m
2:37AM0.19m
Low Tide
8:19PM0.07m
5:17AM0.04m
7:31PM0.07m
6:04AM0.04m
7:12PM0.06m
6:42AM0.04m
7:09PM0.04m
7:14AM0.04m
7:16PM0.03m
7:44AM0.05m
7:30PM0.01m
8:11AM0.06m
7:47PM0.00m
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6:35
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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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