
Surf Forecasts:
Whites Reef surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 1,474 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s 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 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's coming up for Whites Reef.
Right off the bat, it's a bit of a slow start. We've got a bit of a bump in the water on Friday the 31st, but with a cross-shore wind and only 3ft of swell, it's not worth paddling out for. The energy is weak (199) and the conditions are just messy. The vibe improves a touch on Saturday the 1st of August. The morning looks clean with a solid 3ft of swell from the SW and a cross-offshore breeze. The swell period is a very long 17 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. That long period means the waves will have plenty of energy (588) and shape, but at a reef break like this, it could be lining up beautifully. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 4ft with a 16-second period, but the wind swings cross-shore, adding a bit of chop. Still, Saturday morning is the first real window.
Sunday the 2nd keeps the clean conditions with a cross-offshore wind, but the swell drops a little to 4ft. The energy is still solid (749) and the period is long at 16 seconds. It's a good, clean, consistent day for an intermediate surfer. Then we hit a wall. From Monday the 3rd through to the end of the first week, the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell gets lumpy and choppy. Even when the swell picks up to 6ft on Monday, the onshore wind (1218 energy) makes it a complete mess. There's a small window on Friday the 7th of August that looks promising. The morning has a clean 3ft from the SW with a cross-offshore breeze, and the afternoon gets even better. The wind goes light and cross-offshore, with a 3ft swell from the WSW and a very respectable 14-second period. The energy (550) is moderate, and the conditions are described as "very good." That afternoon session on Friday the 7th is the standout of the first week.
The second week is a mixed bag. Saturday the 8th is clean but tiny, with only 2ft to 2ft of swell. The real action kicks off around Sunday the 9th of August. The swell jumps to 4ft with a 16-second period (749 energy) and a clean cross-offshore wind, but it's blowing a fresh 35 km/h. It'll be clean, but the wind is strong. Monday the 10th gets bigger, with 5ft of swell, but the onshore wind ruins it. The real standout for the second week looks like Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th of August. The swell holds steady at 5ft to 6ft from the SW with a very long period of 18 to 19 seconds. The wind is light, keeping it just on the side of clean. The energy is very strong, with values over 1600. This is a big, powerful, long-period groundswell. At Whites Reef, that could be a proper session, but the wind is still a slight cross-onshore, so it's not perfect. The best bet of the second week is the afternoon of Thursday the 13th, with 6ft of SW swell and a 19-second period, and the lightest wind of that window. The energy is massive (2017), so expect some serious power. This is only for experienced surfers, as 6ft with that period is a lot of water moving.
The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual to report there.
Whites Reef is a fairly consistent reef break, so when the conditions line up, it can fire. But with the onshore wind forecast for much of this period, a lot of the bigger swells will be blown out. The best windows are Saturday morning the 1st of August, Friday afternoon the 7th of August, and the afternoon of Thursday the 13th of August. Keep an eye on that Thursday session; it's a long way out, but it has the potential to be the best of the bunch if the wind holds.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon morning, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 16 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
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224 | 175 | 178 | 158 | 587 | 875 | 844 | 644 | 608 | 350 | 1055 | 1230 | 678 | 344 | 220 | 127 | 181 | 197 | 310 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 00:52AM0.10m | 2:03PM0.20m | 1:27AM0.11m | 2:21PM0.20m | 2:02AM0.12m | 2:38PM0.19m | 2:37AM0.13m | 2:51PM0.17m | 3:13AM0.14m | 2:59PM0.16m | 3:53AM0.14m | 2:56PM0.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:42AM0.02m | 8:48PM0.06m | 7:16AM0.02m | 8:56PM0.06m | 7:49AM0.03m | 9:07PM0.05m | 8:22AM0.04m | 9:18PM0.04m | 8:53AM0.06m | 9:28PM0.03m | 9:24AM0.08m | 9:39PM0.03m | |||||||
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | — | SW 17 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
224 | 175 | 178 | 158 | 587 | 875 | 844 | 644 | 608 | 350 | 81 | — | 77 | 344 | 220 | 127 | 155 | 138 | 310 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SW 20 | SW 18 | E 7 | — | — | WSW 16 | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 9 |
15 | 6 | 60 | 112 | 1 | — | — | 105 | — | 82 | 67 | — | 78 | 64 | 57 | 108 | 181 | 197 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 23 | SW 21 | SSE 8 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | — | — | — | SW 21 | — | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | S 9 |
10 | 18 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | 18 | — | 22 | 16 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNE 3 | N 4 | W 10 | WSW 16 | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 117 | 1055 | 1230 | 678 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 64 | 129 | 54 | 19 | 218 | 204 | 227 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
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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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