Surf Forecasts:
Whites Reef surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,506 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 (Aug 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up at Whites Reef over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a real mixed bag on the horizon. The early part of the period is pretty lackluster, with a whole lot of nothing happening for a few days. The first proper window you’d even think about paddling out is actually not until the coming weekend. There’s a run of clean mornings with light offshores starting Saturday the 29th, but the swell is pretty small – only around 3ft to 3ft. It’s a nice long-period groundswell though, around 14 to 16 seconds, so there’ll be some shape and push to it, especially on the sets. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
The real standout, the one you want to circle, is Sunday the 30th afternoon. That’s the pick of the bunch. We’re looking at a clean 4ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period. The combined swell energy is strong at 1109, and with that light cross-off breeze from the SE, the conditions are going to be excellent. For the experienced surfer, this is your session. Just be aware it can get crowded here, so expect some company.
Monday the 31st morning sees a bit more size, pushing 5ft, but the wind goes cross-shore and it gets a bit lumpy, so it’s a step down. After that, things get messy again with onshore winds and rain showers through the start of September.
Looking into the second week, things get a bit more interesting but less certain. Around the 5th of September, a bigger pulse of SW swell pushes through, hitting 6ft on the Saturday morning with a clean cross-off breeze. The combined energy is huge at 1511, but the wind is strong from the N. It could be a goer for the confident crew, but the afternoon gets hammered by strong southerly winds. Then into the 6th and 7th of September, we’ve got some serious 8ft SW groundswell on the charts, but it’s a real wind mess – mostly cross-onshore and choppy. At that size, it’s strictly for experts, and frankly, the wind ruins it for paddle surfing. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for the kite surfers than us. The long-period nature of these bigger swells (15-19 seconds) means they’ll break a bit straight at the beach, but a reef like Whites should handle it well if the wind ever plays ball. It just doesn’t look like it will.
So, to sum it up: don’t waste your time this week. Your best bet is the afternoon of Sunday the 30th for clean, fun waves. The bigger stuff in the second week is promising but far from certain with the wind forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 |
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282 | 386 | 340 | 453 | 290 | 277 | 154 | 133 | 151 | 331 | 900 | 683 | 537 | 346 | 264 | 136 | 314 | 649 | 1501 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 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 | ||||||||
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 |
282 | 386 | 340 | 453 | 290 | 277 | 154 | 133 | 151 | 331 | 900 | 683 | 537 | 346 | 264 | 136 | 314 | 649 | 1501 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | SW 23 | SSW 21 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | — |
13 | 103 | 127 | 75 | 65 | 40 | 46 | 24 | 101 | 330 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 21 | 44 | 56 | 460 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 13 | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 24 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | SW 20 | — | — |
— | — | 17 | — | 12 | 41 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 60 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 204 | 204 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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