Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
14.5°C
1.0° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 19s period, SW swell with 3,490 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 20s. 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 2.2m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 7th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 11th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 9th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what we've got coming up at Whites Reef.

Alright, first up, the water temp at Whites Reef is sitting at 58°F with an anomaly of 2°F – so a bit warmer than what we'd usually expect for this time of year, which is a nice bonus.

The next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. We’ve got some solid swell pulses coming through, but the wind is going to be a real pain in the arse for a lot of it. The real standouts are going to be Friday the 11th and then a solid run from Wednesday the 16th into Monday the 21st.

Let's break it down. The first few days are pretty grim. Monday the 7th is a complete write-off with tiny 0.7m (2ft) waves from the WSW and a messy cross-shore wind. Tuesday the 8th morning has a bit more size at 1.2m (4ft) from the SW, but it's still onshore and choppy. Wednesday the 9th sees the swell jack up to 2-2.3m (7-8ft) from the SW with moderate wave energy (3490), but it's being absolutely hammered by a fresh 30 km/h (19 mph) cross-onshore. That's proper lumpy, poor quality stuff – more for a kite session than a paddle.

Thursday the 10th is only a marginal call. We've got 2-1.9m (6-6ft) SW swell (1412 to 1892 energy) but it's still cross-onshore and fairly choppy.

Now, here's where it gets good. Friday morning, 11th September. This is your first real standout. We've got a clean 1.3m (4ft) swell from the SSW with 701 moderate energy. The wind goes light offshore from the SE, just a slight air, and the wave comment says "clean." This is the one to circle. The period is 14 seconds, so it's a nice groundswell but might be a bit straight for a beach break; Whites Reef is a reef setup, so that long period will wrap in nicely.

Saturday the 12th is a drop-off. The swell backs down to 1-1.2m (4-4ft) with a messy cross-shore wind, and Sunday is even smaller with strong offshore winds that will be hard work.

Then we hit another lull. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are poor, with small, onshore wind-affected slop. Do not bother.

Wednesday the 16th is your next big call. We've got 1.5m (5ft) of SW groundswell with strong wave energy (1126) and clean conditions with a light offshore from the SE. The wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is a big one, but at 1.5m (5ft) it's getting up there – if you're a beginner, it might be a bit intimidating. The swell period is 15 seconds, so it's a proper long-period groundswell that will wrap well around the reef.

Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th are messy again with strong winds, so ignore them.

Finally, we get to the best part of the outlook. Monday the 21st of September. This is the standout of the whole 16 days. We've got a solid 2.1m (7ft) SW swell with very strong wave energy (4101) hitting in the morning with light NNW cross-shore winds – marginal conditions, but the energy is there. Then Monday afternoon, the wind shifts to a light SE cross-offshore, and we get 1.9m (6ft) of clean SW swell (1744 energy). The wave comment calls it "excellent surf for experienced surfers." At 2.1m (7ft) with a 16-second period, this is serious groundswell. This is for experienced crew only on the bigger sets. Tuesday the 22nd still has size at 2-1.8m (6-6ft) but winds go cross-onshore again.

So, to sum it up: your two best windows are Friday morning, 11th September for the clean, fun-sized waves, and Monday the 21st of September for the biggest, most powerful groundswell of the period. The week in between is mostly frustrating onshore junk.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
13
1
SW
13
1.2
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.7
SW
16
2.2
SW
19
2.3
SW
17
2.3
SSW
17
1.9
SW
16
1.7
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16
1.4
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15
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
147
151
305
851
844
1420
3490
3146
3119
1892
1412
869
701
993
917
640
479
562
357
242
174
Wind (km/h)
20
S
15
S
0
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15
WNW
25
W
35
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
SE
5
SE
15
SE
10
NE
15
NNW
10
WSW
20
N
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N
25
NNW
20
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High Tide
12:18PM0.18m
12:25PM0.19m
1:10AM0.06m
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
Low Tide
9:45PM0.03m
9:28PM0.05m
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
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6:48
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6:43
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6:39
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6:16
6:17
6:17
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6:20
6:21
6:22
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Temp °C
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9
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12
10
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11
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14
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Feels °C
6
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6
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7
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9
10
17
16
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16
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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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