
Surf Forecasts:
Whites Reef surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,817 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whites Reef this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Whites Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) 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 1.2m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is a grim stretch for Whites Reef. The entire 16-day window is a tough read, with only a handful of moments that even look remotely surfable, and none of them are what I’d call a proper standout. Not a single day in the first week or so offers anything worth paddling out for. The wind is almost always on it, cross-on it, or just plain messy. The swell is there at times, but the conditions just won’t line up.
Let’s break it down.
The first real chance of anything halfway decent doesn’t roll around until Monday morning, July 27th. We’ve got a clean little 3ft southwest swell (12 seconds) and a light offshore wind from the north. That’s a rare moment of clean conditions, but the size is tiny and the energy is weak. It’s a surfable crumb, but not something to get excited about. The afternoon gets chewed up by a fresh cross-shore.
The biggest swell of the whole period hits Tuesday, July 28th, with a 6ft WSW swell on the afternoon, and then a 7ft SW swell on Wednesday morning, July 29th. That’s moderate to strong wave energy, but the wind is howling cross-onshore, making it a total mess. That’s expert territory, but even they won’t want it. Honestly, with that setup, it’s looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Saturday, August 1st, shows a bit of life with a 4ft SW swell in the morning (19 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell). The energy is solid, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore, and it’s only rated as marginal. The long period might make it a bit too straight for a beach break, but it’s a reef, so it could still handle it. The afternoon gets lumpy again.
The only real mention of good surf conditions comes Monday afternoon, August 3rd. A clean 3ft SW swell (14 seconds) with a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is low, but it’s clean. That’s the best you’re going to get—a small, clean wave. It’s not a standout, but it’s the only one.
After that, the swell drops off a cliff. Energy readings fall into the double digits, and the wind stays messy. The water temperature is sitting at 59°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s something.
Bottom line: don’t hold your breath. This is a long, blank run with only a few very small windows of clean, small surf. The best bet is that Monday afternoon, August 3rd, for a clean little wave, but it’s a tiny one. The forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a tough one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | W 10 | W 11 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 20 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
710 | 528 | 338 | 198 | 142 | 142 | 227 | 234 | 279 | 279 | 1435 | 3817 | 1647 | 1048 | 562 | 369 | 273 | 230 | 172 | 186 | 245 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 12:03PM0.16m | 12:19PM0.17m | 12:38PM0.19m | 1:01PM0.20m | 11:35PM0.07m | 1:23PM0.20m | 00:16AM0.08m | 1:43PM0.21m | 00:52AM0.10m | 2:03PM0.20m | 1:27AM0.11m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 00:20AM0.04m | 2:35AM0.04m | 4:26AM0.04m | 9:20PM0.07m | 5:22AM0.03m | 8:50PM0.07m | 6:05AM0.02m | 8:45PM0.07m | 6:42AM0.02m | 8:48PM0.06m | |||||||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | — | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 |
710 | 528 | 24 | 198 | 142 | 142 | 227 | 234 | 228 | 248 | — | — | 1647 | 1048 | 562 | 369 | 273 | 230 | 172 | 181 | 245 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 18 | SW 17 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 15 | S 10 | S 9 | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | S 24 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
— | 6 | 11 | 21 | 20 | 34 | 2 | 2 | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 11 | 21 | 71 | 186 | 155 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | WNW 8 | W 10 | W 11 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 338 | — | — | — | 3 | 32 | 279 | 279 | 1435 | 3817 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 47 | 152 | 394 | 262 | 580 | 445 | 445 | 481 | 227 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 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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