Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
14.7°C
1.1° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,044 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 23rd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 23rd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 30th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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 cooking for Whites Reef.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch ahead is a bit of a tough watch. We got swell on the table, but the wind and conditions are making it a real struggle for most of the run. It's not a total write-off, but you're going to have to be patient.

We start off with a bit of a flat note. The first few days don't offer much worth paddling out for. There's some swell around 4ft on Sunday the 23rd, but it's coming from the SW with a decent 14 seconds period, giving us a moderate wave energy (913). Problem is, the wind is a cross or cross-onshore, and the forecast calls it marginal or poor. Not the clean glass we're after.

Monday the 24th is where we get a tiny window. Monday afternoon actually looks like the pick of a very quiet week. The swell drops to 3ft from the SW, but the wind goes cross-offshore from the north at 9 mph. That's clean. The energy is light (261), but the conditions will be smooth. If you got a log or a fish, this is your moment for a few little runners. It's the only time in the whole first week that the forecast says "expect good surf conditions".

After that, things go south again. Tuesday the 25th through to the end of the month is a mess of onshore and cross-onshore winds, with the swell bouncing between 2ft and 5ft. The energy stays moderate, but the chop and poor surf quality ratings just kill it. The wind is a real enemy here.

Now, as we push into the second week, there's a glimmer. Sunday the 6th of September morning shows some promise. We're looking at a solid 5ft SW swell, with a 12-second period and light cross-shore winds from the NW at 6 mph. The energy is moderate (753). This is the most interesting setup of the whole outlook. If the wind holds, that morning could offer clean, lined-up waves. It's a long way out, so don't book the day off just yet, but mark it in your head.

The very end of the forecast, on the 7th of September, shows a bigger pulse of swell hitting 7ft, but it's accompanied by a strong onshore gale at 28 mph from the W. That's a raw, blown-out mess. Not for surfing.

The Standout:
If I have to pick one true standout, it's Monday afternoon, August 24th. It's small, but with clean cross-offshore wind, it's the most rideable wave of the first week.

The Second Standout (Long Range):
Sunday morning, September 6th. That light wind with a decent 5ft swell is the best bet for the second week, but keep an eye on the long-range forecasts.

Water temp is sitting around 59° which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can get away with a slightly thinner suit.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
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Saturday
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SW
14
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
1.1
SW
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1.1
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16
1.1
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0.9
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0.8
WSW
13
1
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18
1.3
WSW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SSW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
623
793
466
281
246
235
386
603
453
295
277
158
203
222
649
975
739
509
357
253
280
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
20
N
15
N
10
ENE
10
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
10
W
15
NNW
20
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High Tide
12:33PM0.16m
12:20PM0.17m
12:30PM0.18m
00:13AM0.07m
12:45PM0.19m
00:15AM0.09m
1:00PM0.20m
00:35AM0.10m
1:17PM0.19m
00:58AM0.12m
1:32PM0.19m
1:24AM0.14m
Low Tide
10:19PM0.04m
9:51PM0.05m
8:45PM0.06m
4:47AM0.05m
8:12PM0.06m
5:35AM0.04m
7:56PM0.06m
6:13AM0.03m
7:52PM0.06m
6:46AM0.03m
7:53PM0.05m
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Temp °C
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12
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Feels °C
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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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