Surf Forecasts:
Whites Reef surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,620 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Rusty here. Let's break it down.
We’re starting off quiet at Whites Reef. The first few days are a bit of a dud, with small surf and winds that don’t do us any favors. The real action doesn't kick in until later in the week, so don't rush out the door.
The one to circle is Friday, August 28th, in the afternoon. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell coming from the SW, with a 16-second period giving it some real grunt. The wind will be glassy, and the combined wave energy is 741 (moderate). That’s the session. The water temp is 58°, which is about 2° warmer than usual for this time of year—a bit of a treat, but nothing extreme.
Saturday, August 29th, in the morning is also a good pick. Glassy winds again, with a clean 3ft SW swell. Combined energy is 301 (weak to moderate). It’s smaller, but clean and well-shaped for an intermediate surfer.
Looking further ahead, September 2nd is showing some promise. Both the morning and afternoon have excellent conditions with offshore winds. The morning has a 3ft swell from the WSW, and the afternoon sees 3ft from the SSW. Wave energy is moderate (585 and 533). It’s a good option, but don’t book the time off just yet—long-range forecasts can shift.
A few things to keep in mind: Whites Reef is fairly consistent for a reef break, but it can be a bit inconsistent from time to time. It’s exposed to most SW swells, and it’s a popular spot, so expect some company.
After that early September window, things go downhill. Winds turn onshore and the swell gets big and bumpy through to September 8th. The 10ft swell on September 7th looks massive, but with 31 mph onshore winds, it’s more for kites than paddles. The same goes for the 8ft to 8ft on the 8th—plenty of power, but very messy.
So, the best bet is Friday, August 28th afternoon, with a solid backup on Saturday, August 29th morning, and a promising but less certain option on September 2nd. Pick your window and make it count.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 281 | 246 | 282 | 386 | 532 | 453 | 290 | 277 | 178 | 133 | 175 | 475 | 952 | 739 | 459 | 301 | 186 | 136 | 179 | 453 | 447 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:20PM0.17m | 12:30PM0.18m | 00:13AM0.07m | 12:45PM0.19m | 00:15AM0.09m | 1:00PM0.20m | 00:35AM0.10m | 1:17PM0.19m | 00:58AM0.12m | 1:32PM0.19m | 1:24AM0.14m | 1:45PM0.18m | 1:52AM0.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:51PM0.05m | 8:45PM0.06m | 4:47AM0.05m | 8:12PM0.06m | 5:35AM0.04m | 7:56PM0.06m | 6:13AM0.03m | 7:52PM0.06m | 6:46AM0.03m | 7:53PM0.05m | 7:19AM0.03m | 7:59PM0.04m | |||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — |
 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 281 | 246 | 282 | 386 | 532 | 453 | 290 | 277 | 178 | 133 | 175 | 265 | 952 | 739 | 459 | 301 | 186 | 136 | 179 | 453 | 447 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | SW 23 | SSW 21 | SW 12 | SW 26 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 15 | 15 | 13 | 103 | 17 | 51 | 66 | 40 | 46 | 23 | 102 | 475 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 21 | 44 | 69 | 26 | 184 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 24 | SW 22 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 10 | SSW 13 | — | SW 21 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 41 | 11 | 18 | 27 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 16 | — | 162 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 0 | 0 | 147 | 227 | 226 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 204 | 0 |
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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).
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