Surf Forecasts:
Whites Reef surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,393 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) 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 0.2m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s take a look at what we’ve got on the cards for Whites Reef over the next couple of weeks. It’s a reef set-up that needs a solid WSW to SW groundswell and clean conditions to really work its magic, and the optimum swell here is from the W, so we’ll be looking for that combo.
Right now, there’s a slow patch immediately. Friday the 21st is messy – a WSW swell at 3.9ft with a 14-second period from a WSW direction, but the cross-onshore breeze is making a chop of it. Wave energy is moderate at 757, but the quality is poor. You’re better off waiting.
Saturday the 22nd is where it catches your attention. The morning shows a SW swell building to 5.9ft with a long 15-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy jumps to 1347. The wind is onshore from the WSW, though, so it’ll be a bit raw. Not ideal for the point-break perfection this reef can offer, but the size and push are there. The afternoon is similar (5.9ft, 14 seconds, energy 1465) but still onshore.
Sunday the 23rd sees a drop back to 3.9ft (period 14s) with a cross-shore NNW breeze that’s gentle, but the waves are small and chopped. Not worth rushing.
Now, here’s the standout window for cleaner waves: Monday the 24th. Monday morning shows 2.6ft from the SW (14s period, energy 300) but with a N cross-offshore breeze. That’s clean. By Monday afternoon, the wind stays N at a light 6 mph – still cross-off, and the wave height is 2.6ft with a 13-second period (energy 257). The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” The water temp is 58.3°F, which is about one degree warmer than average for this time of year – not a huge deal, but it’s a little more comfortable than usual. For a reef break, that lighter breeze with glassy conditions will make for some clean, fun little lefts. This is the best bet of the week for a crafty session.
Through the rest of the first week – Tuesday the 25th to Thursday the 27th – it’s mostly poor with onshore winds or choppy cross-shore conditions. The swell dips below 3ft or sits around 1.9–2.3ft, and wind does it no favours. Not a good run.
Friday the 28th shows a slight pulse: 4.3ft from WSW (17s period, energy 963) with a N cross-off breeze in the morning. That period is very long. At a reef, that’s a good sign – cleaner, more power, but long sets. The morning looks clean. The afternoon is cross-on from the SSW – less attractive.
Sunday the 30th is worth a mention: 4.6ft from the SW (17s period, energy 1137) with a light W cross-on breeze. It’s a building trend. By Sunday afternoon: 4.9ft from the SSW (16s period, energy 1155). This is getting up in size. It’s marginal with that cross-on wind, but for bigger-wave surfers this could be a session.
Monday the 31st sees 4.9ft again but with a stronger NW cross-on breeze (16 mph) – that’s choppy and poor. No go.
Looking into early September, there’s a pulse on Tuesday 1st September: 4.6ft from the SW (15s period, energy 940) with a very light S cross-shore in the morning. That’s borderline and the energy is only moderate. The afternoon is similar but smaller.
By Thursday 3rd September, we have a more significant pulse: 5.2ft from the SW (15s period, energy 1474) in the morning, and 5.9ft from the SW (17s period, energy 1860) by the afternoon with a lighter W cross-on breeze. That’s a solid groundswell with good period (17s) and moderate energy. The afternoon looks the best of that day – still with some cross-on chop, but for a beefy reef wave it could offer some nice grinders for experienced surfers. The water temp remains around 58.3°F, about a degree warmer than average – nothing wild.
Friday 4th September gets blown out – strong winds (22–25 mph from the WSW) with 5.2ft onshore junk. Not surfable. Saturday the 5th is worse with
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri night, light winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
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602 | 1112 | 1325 | 1393 | 970 | 557 | 793 | 466 | 285 | 242 | 286 | 386 | 350 | 453 | 290 | 199 | 84 | 208 | 338 | 1278 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:32AM0.13m | 1:24PM0.15m | 12:33PM0.16m | 12:20PM0.17m | 12:30PM0.18m | 00:13AM0.07m | 12:45PM0.19m | 00:15AM0.09m | 1:00PM0.20m | 00:35AM0.10m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:53PM0.02m | 8:41AM0.13m | 10:09PM0.03m | 10:19PM0.04m | 9:51PM0.05m | 8:45PM0.06m | 4:47AM0.05m | 8:12PM0.06m | 5:35AM0.04m | 7:56PM0.06m | ||||||||||
— | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 18 |
155 | 1112 | 1325 | 1393 | 970 | 557 | 793 | 466 | 285 | 242 | 286 | 386 | 350 | 453 | 290 | 199 | 81 | 208 | 215 | 1278 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | SW 20 | SW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 15 | WSW 23 | SW 20 | — |
— | — | 22 | 72 | 97 | 290 | 206 | — | 15 | 15 | 31 | 104 | 127 | — | 12 | 44 | 84 | 51 | 338 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 26 | 12 | 11 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | — | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
602 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 204 | 227 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 204 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 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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