Surf Forecasts:
Whites Reef surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,379 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. It’s been a bit of a flat spell out here, and to be honest, the next couple of weeks aren't looking like much of a party. We've got a 16-day window, and there's a whole lot of nothing on offer for a good stretch. But don't go putting the boards away just yet.
The first real chance of anything decent doesn't roll in until September 7th. Before that, from the 1st through the 6th, it's a write-off. We've got onshore winds, lumpy cross-chop, and just generally messy conditions. The swell is there at times – we saw a solid pulse of 7.9ft on the 5th (combined energy 2171) – but with that strong cross-onshore wind, it's just blown to bits. That setup at Whites Reef is going to be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Then we get a tease on the 7th. The morning shows a drop to 2.3ft of SW swell but with glassy conditions and the winds going light easterly. It's surfable, but honestly, it's barely a knee-slapper. The energy is weak (189-195), so it's not going to be worth paddling out for much more than a splash.
There's a big gap after that, with nothing but poor conditions and onshores through the 12th. Then, the standout shows up. Sunday the 13th is the one to circle. The morning at Whites Reef looks proper. We've got a clean 2.6ft of SW swell, but the real story is the light offshore wind from the NE and a glassy surface. The energy is still moderate (285), but clean conditions and a favourable wind can make all the difference. This is the best on offer in the whole window. The swell direction from the SW is right in the wheelhouse for the reef, which should still be a bit inconsistent, but the quality should be there for an intermediate surfer.
After that, it's more of the same – onshore winds and poor surf. We see a bit of a pulse on the 14th with 4.3ft, but it's hampered by a cross-shore wind and chop. The water temp is sitting at 58.1°F, which is about average for the time of year, so not a shock to the system.
So, to be honest, the outlook is bleak for the next 16 days. We've got one morning, the 13th, that has a real chance of being clean and fun. It's a long way out, so treat it as promising but not set in stone. A long period is on the way for the 8th and 9th (17-18 seconds), but it's just macking (swell over 9.8ft), and the onshores will destroy it. This one's for the hardcore chargers only, and even then, it looks like a washing machine.
Keep an eye on the charts. It tends not to stay this poor for long.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, strong winds from the WNW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri night, light winds from the ENE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
395 | 301 | 489 | 954 | 953 | 1095 | 1640 | 1704 | 1968 | 1847 | 1474 | 1323 | 1999 | 2171 | 1554 | 902 | 525 | 209 | 172 | 140 | 236 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:02PM0.15m | 2:52AM0.17m | 2:02PM0.14m | 3:26AM0.18m | 1:52PM0.14m | 4:05AM0.17m | 1:30PM0.14m | 4:57AM0.16m | 12:25PM0.17m | 12:18PM0.18m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:15PM0.02m | 8:49AM0.07m | 8:27PM0.01m | 9:13AM0.09m | 8:40PM0.00m | 9:28AM0.12m | 8:56PM-0.00m | 9:16AM0.14m | 9:14PM0.00m | 9:36PM0.01m | 9:45PM0.03m | ||||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | 8 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | — | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 |
395 | 301 | 489 | 954 | 953 | 1095 | — | 1704 | 1968 | 1847 | 1474 | 1323 | — | — | 1554 | 902 | 525 | 209 | 172 | 140 | 225 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 9 | S 8 | ESE 5 | SW 19 |
3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 81 | 67 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 236 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 15 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | ESE 6 |
— | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 18 | 38 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | — | — | — | E 3 | ESE 4 | E 6 | WNW 4 |
8 | 64 | — | — | — | — | 1640 | — | — | — | — | 78 | 1999 | 2171 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 16 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 218 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 218 | 769 | 243 | 19 | 218 | 19 | 271 | 720 | 768 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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