Surf Forecasts:
Whites Reef surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,809 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this outlook sorted. It’s Rusty here, and it’s been a bit of a flat spell lately, but we finally have some swell on the cards. The ocean is waking up after a quiet start, and we’ve got a window of clean waves coming up. Let’s break it down.
The first real chance to get wet is this Thursday afternoon, the 13th. We’ve got a solid 6ft SW swell rolling in with a long 15-second period, giving it decent push. The wave energy is strong, sitting at 1551, so there’s plenty of grunt in the water. But here’s the kicker: the wind is cross-on from the WNW at 25 km/h. It’s going to be a bit choppy and messy out there. Not the best conditions, but if you’re desperate, it’s rideable. The water temp is 59°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – about 2° above average, so it’s not a shock to the system.
Now, hold on to your boards, because Friday the 14th looks much better. The swell holds at 6ft to 6ft from the SW, with periods stretching out to 16 seconds. The wind swings around to the SW and backs off to 15 km/h in the afternoon, going straight onshore. It’s not perfect, but it’s cleaner than Thursday. The wave energy is still strong – readings of 1374 and 1474 for the morning and afternoon. This is where I’d start paying attention.
But the real standout is Saturday the 15th. The swell eases a touch to 5ft in the morning, dropping to 4ft in the afternoon, but the wind goes light and turns cross-offshore from the SE. The morning has that slight cross breeze, but the afternoon is the money session – clean conditions, with the wave comment calling for "very good surf conditions." The wave energy is still moderate at 843, and with a 15-second period, those SW lines will be wrapping nicely. This is the pick of the first few days.
Sunday the 16th is still okay, with 4ft of SW swell and clean cross-off winds, but it’s smaller and the energy drops off to 447. It’s worth a paddle, but don’t expect the punch of the previous day. From Monday the 17th onwards, the swell drops right off into the ankle-to-knee high territory. Monday morning only has 2ft, and it’s small through to Wednesday the 19th, where it’s barely breaking. We’re looking at a few days of small, weak surf, so it might be time to wax the longboard or do some maintenance on the quiver.
The next pulse of real swell is forecast to arrive around the 22nd and 23rd of August. This is further out, so treat it as promising but not set in stone. The models are hinting at a stronger SW groundswell, with 5ft to 6ft pushing in. The problem is the wind – it’s forecast to be onshore and strong, from the WSW and W at 35 km/h. That’s going to create messy, blown-out conditions. The wave energy ramps up to 1489 on the 22nd afternoon and 1424 on the 23rd morning, but it’ll be a battle against the chop. I’d only head out if you’re comfortable in rougher water; this could be more of a kite-surfing day than a clean paddle-surfing one.
There’s another slight increase around the 25th, with 6ft of SW swell, but again, the winds are cross-shore and moderate, so it’s going to be lumpy. The energy is high – 1737 and 1803 – but the quality won’t be there. We’re talking about a few days of bumpy, onshore slop for the end of the week.
So, summing it up: the best surf on offer in the next few days is Saturday the 15th at Whites Reef. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. The swell direction is SW, which is the optimum for this break, and it’s got that nice long period. Just be mindful of the crowds, as they can get busy, and remember it’s a reef break, so it’s best for intermediate surfers. The earlier low-tide sessions might be a bit tricky, but the Saturday afternoon looks clean.
After that, we’re in a bit of a lull until around the 25th, but the long-range stuff looks like it has potential if the wind plays ball. But for now, make the most of the weekend – it’s looking like the cleanest, most consistent waves for the next week and a half.
Stay stoked,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 13 |
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1809 | 1374 | 1474 | 1185 | 988 | 879 | 590 | 447 | 336 | 331 | 216 | 553 | 309 | 206 | 159 | 141 | 109 | 104 | 229 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:25AM0.10m | 1:45PM0.19m | 1:07AM0.12m | 1:55PM0.18m | 1:46AM0.14m | 2:04PM0.17m | 2:24AM0.16m | 2:13PM0.16m | 3:01AM0.16m | 2:21PM0.16m | 3:38AM0.16m | 2:26PM0.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:27AM0.02m | 8:13PM0.07m | 7:08AM0.02m | 8:11PM0.05m | 7:43AM0.03m | 8:20PM0.04m | 8:16AM0.05m | 8:35PM0.02m | 8:45AM0.07m | 8:54PM0.01m | 9:11AM0.08m | 9:14PM0.01m | |||||||
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 13 |
1809 | 1374 | 1474 | 1185 | 988 | 879 | 590 | 447 | 336 | 331 | 180 | 553 | 309 | 206 | 159 | 141 | 109 | 104 | 229 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | S 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 13 | E 5 | E 5 | NW 8 | SW 19 |
— | — | — | — | — | 53 | 84 | 106 | 44 | 24 | 216 | 9 | 125 | 81 | 65 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 57 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | S 11 | SW 22 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | S 9 | W 7 | — | SW 20 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 21 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 16 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ENE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | NNE 4 | N 5 | NNE 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 204 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 114 | 228 | 19 | 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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