
Surf Forecasts:
Whites Reef surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 3,663 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 19s. 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 18s 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 0.2m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming up.
We’ve got a single break in the mix – Whites Reef – and the next couple of weeks are a real struggle. There’s a long gap of poor to marginal surf stretching from now through most of the 16-day window, with only a few mornings that might be worth a peek. Nothing stands out as a solid go.
Water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing wild.
Starting on Sunday, September 6th – morning brings a 5 ft swell from the WSW, with a 14-second period and strong energy (1261 combined). But the wind is onshore from the west at 9 mph, and the call is marginal with tide issues. Afternoon drops to 4 ft and it’s poor. Skip it.
Monday, September 7th is a dud – morning shows only 2 ft with a cross-shore SSE breeze at 12 mph. Poor conditions. Afternoon bumps to 3 ft but still messy.
Tuesday, September 8th has 4 ft from the SW with a long 17-second period and solid energy (1313), but the wind is cross-onshore at 9 mph, making it choppy and marginal. Afternoon goes downhill.
Wednesday, September 9th sees the swell building – 6 ft in the morning, 8 ft by afternoon, with 16-18 second periods and strong energy (2248-3219). But the wind is cross-onshore from the SSW at 16 mph, and it’s poor. That’s messy and choppy – more of a kite session than a paddle one.
Thursday, September 10th morning might be your best bet – 7 ft from the SSW, 17-second period, big energy (2762). Wind is onshore from the SW at 9 mph, but it’s light enough that intermediates could snag a decent wave. Still marginal with tide concerns.
From Friday, September 11th through the rest of the first week and into the second, it’s a slow fade. Swell drops to 2-4 ft, periods shorten, and the wind stays a problem – cross, cross-on, onshore – always with some chop. Saturday, September 12th morning has 4 ft with a light cross-shore breeze from the NNW at 9 mph, but the energy is weak (753). Marginal.
The second week is rough. From Sunday, September 13th to Saturday, September 19th, swell is mostly 2-4 ft, with winds hitting up to 25 mph, and conditions poor or marginal. Energy mostly under 400.
On Sunday, September 20th, a spike of 6 ft from the WSW, 16-17 seconds, energy at 1507 – but winds are 25 mph cross-shore, making it messy and lumpy.
Finally, on Monday, September 21st – far out – there’s an 8 ft swell from the SW with a very long 21-second period and huge energy (6151). That’s a big groundswell, but for a reef break, that long period could be tricky. Wind is onshore at 16 mph, so it’s poor. Only for experts, and probably blown out.
Best on offer: The Thursday, September 10th morning is the only session that might deliver. 7 ft from the SSW, 17-second period gives it punch, and the light 9 mph onshore wind might let the reef clean up. But it’s marginal, and the tide is a gamble. For the rest, it’s a two-week break from the water. The surf will come back, but right now it’s a flat, windy stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat night, calm by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue night, light winds from the SW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
716 | 838 | 520 | 149 | 147 | 336 | 305 | 951 | 844 | 1317 | 1571 | 3219 | 3663 | 2762 | 1869 | 1074 | 763 | 893 | 1018 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off |
High Tide | 12:25PM0.17m | 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 | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:36PM0.01m | 9:45PM0.03m | 9:28PM0.05m | 8:19PM0.07m | 5:17AM0.04m | 7:31PM0.07m | 6:04AM0.04m | 7:12PM0.06m | |||||||||||
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Feels °C | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 24 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
716 | 838 | 520 | 145 | 147 | 336 | 305 | 951 | 844 | 11 | 1571 | 3219 | 3663 | 2762 | 1869 | 1074 | 763 | 893 | 1018 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 17 | — | — | SSW 20 | — | S 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 398 | 10 | 149 | 18 | 67 | 296 | 362 | — | — | 677 | — | 466 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 18 | — | WSW 15 | SW 21 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 25 | — | 21 | 18 | 107 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | SW 4 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
191 | — | — | 4 | 62 | — | — | — | — | 1317 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 394 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 243 | 481 | 0 | 19 | 22 | 542 | 860 | 1338 | 227 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 204 | 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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