Surf Forecasts:
Whites Reef surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,074 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, let’s break down what’s happening at Whites Reef.
First few days are a bust. The 19th has a 2ft south-west swell but the wind’s rippin’ from the northwest at 22 mph, turning the surface into a washing machine. The 20th and 21st bring a bit more size—up to 3ft and 4ft—but cross to cross-onshore winds keep it rough and choppy. Not worth the paddle.
Sunday the 23rd shows a glimpse of hope with a 4ft south-west swell under a cross-shore breeze, but the water’s still lumpy. Monday the 24th is another write-off with onshore winds. Then things start to look up on Tuesday the 25th: a southeast wind blowin' offshore, cleaning up a small 2ft south-west swell. Finally some smooth lines.
The big highlight is Friday the 28th afternoon. The swell jumps to 6ft from the south-west, and the wind drops to glassy from the west-southwest at just 3 mph. The combined wave energy hits a whopping 1917 – that’s a lot of juice. Water’s about 59°F, which is a touch warmer than usual. This is one for the experienced crew; at 6ft it’s too much for beginners. The next morning, Saturday the 29th, keeps the stoke rollin' with 7ft swell from the south-southwest under clean offshore breezes and energy at 1359. Two solid days right there.
We wind down from there. The 30th and 31st see smaller south-west swell, maybe 2ft to 3ft, but with offshore winds and long 16- to 20-second periods, the reef will be lined up and fun. Into the first week of September, it gets real small—down to 1ft to 2ft—with glassy mornings on the 1st and 2nd but barely enough push. By the 3rd, it’s fizzled out.
So the call is easy: Friday 28th afternoon and Saturday 29th are your best shots. Big south-west groundswell, clean wind, and loads of energy. That’s the goods.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 13 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 260 | 268 | 299 | 647 | 697 | 1074 | 979 | 844 | 886 | 534 | 719 | 472 | 336 | 394 | 374 | 431 | 704 | 447 | 241 | 257 | 207 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:24PM0.15m | 5:03AM0.15m | 2:07PM0.14m | 6:32AM0.13m | 1:24PM0.15m | 12:33PM0.16m | 12:20PM0.17m | 12:30PM0.18m | 00:13AM0.07m | 12:45PM0.19m | 00:15AM0.09m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:34PM0.01m | 9:42AM0.12m | 9:53PM0.02m | 8:41AM0.13m | 10:09PM0.03m | 10:19PM0.04m | 9:51PM0.05m | 8:45PM0.06m | 4:47AM0.05m | 8:12PM0.06m | |||||||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 260 | 91 | 299 | 647 | 155 | 1074 | 979 | 844 | 886 | 534 | 719 | 472 | 336 | 394 | 374 | 431 | 704 | 447 | 241 | 257 | 207 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 12 | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | SW 20 | SW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | S 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 101 | 42 | 3 | — | — | — | 22 | 72 | 97 | 246 | 206 | — | 16 | 15 | 32 | 179 | 124 | 75 | 6 | 44 | 41 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | W 13 | W 10 | — | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | 150 | 268 | 158 | — | 697 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 218 | 75 | 204 | 75 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
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