Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here with a look at what’s on the cards for Whites Reef.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way, but there are definitely some moments to get excited about. The water temperature is sitting at 61°, which is nearly two degrees warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a nice little bonus for the sessions ahead.

The stand-out window is the middle of next week, specifically Wednesday, July 8th. That morning is the real highlight. We’re looking at a solid 4ft groundswell rolling in out of the southwest, with a very long period of 18 seconds. That kind of energy is proper; it’s going to groom the reef and push in some powerful lines. The wind is light and offshore from the northeast, meaning the faces will be clean as a whistle. The combined swell energy is strong (1099), telling you there’s plenty of push behind it. This is a session for experienced surfers only though – that size and power is not for the faint of heart. The afternoon holds up nicely too, with a 4ft swell and still offshore, just with a few more clouds around.

Before that, Monday and Tuesday (July 6th and 7th) are your small-wave fun days. On Monday morning we’ve got a clean, 3ft SSW swell with a light cross-off breeze, and by the afternoon it goes glassy. Perfect little waves for a longboard or a fish. Tuesday morning is offshore with the same clean feel.

Now, things get a bit rough from Friday, July 10th onwards. The onshore winds start to build, and by Saturday the 11th it’s getting blown out with a strong breeze, making it a write-off. Sunday the 12th through Thursday the 17th is a stretch of pretty poor conditions. The swell gets up to a size that’s only for experts (6ft on the 13th) but with strong onshore winds, the quality is terrible. It’s mostly a skunk run for a week straight here.

However, we do have another promising window on the horizon. Saturday, July 18th is a real beauty. A clean, 3ft WSW groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds. The morning has a light offshore breeze, and the afternoon goes glassy. It’ll be small but incredibly clean and fun. After that, Sunday the 19th brings a bigger 5-7ft W swell, but the wind is getting strong again and it’s not quite as clean, so it’s more for the experienced crew.

Also keep an eye on Monday, July 20th and Tuesday, July 21st. Those days see a big jump in energy with a 8ft and 7ft W swell respectively (combined energy hitting 3038 on Monday!), but the winds are messy. The Tuesday morning, July 21st, is offshore but with a strong breeze. It’s big, powerful, and has potential for the right reef setup, but it’s a long-range call, so treat it as promising but not locked in.

So to sum it up: get out there Wednesday the 8th for the main event, and if you miss it, the 18th is a great little session too. The rest of the time, pick your windows carefully.

Rusty

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