Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
15.0° C
1.1° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,260 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whites Reef in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 30th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 1st Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 29th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our local patch.

First off, the next week and a half is pretty grim for getting wet. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with nothing worth paddling out for until the start of August. The swell’s around, but the wind’s got it all chopped up and messy. We’re talking about a solid run of poor surf conditions right through to the end of July.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday, the 1st of August, at Whites Reef. It’s not going to be perfect, but it’s the first thing we’ve got to talk about. The swell is a modest 3 ft out of the SW, with a long period of 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind’s offshore from the N around 12 mph, which will keep it clean. The combined swell energy is moderate (580). This is more a spot for the dedicated lot; the reef can favour a long-period SW groundswell, and with a northerly offshore it’ll be holding up nicely. You might get a few, but it’s only a 2 out of 10 for quality – so it’s marginal, but it’s the best we’ve seen in days.

Then, fast forward to Friday, the 7th of August. That’s the standout of the whole outlook. Whites Reef is going to be the pick of the fortnight. Friday morning sees a tiny 2 ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period, light cross-offshore from the NNE, and clean conditions. The energy is weak (206), but the real magic is Friday afternoon: the swell drops to 1 ft from the SW, but the period pushes up to a very long 19 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – a 3 mph offshore from the ESE. The combined energy is still modest at 252, but with glassy conditions and that long-period groundswell, the reef will turn those tiny lines into clean, workable waves. This is not a beginner’s session, mind you. With this small a wave, it’s more for loggers or a fun mid-length. It’s a rare moment of calm in an otherwise windy outlook.

The only other notable spot is the Monday the 10th of August morning, which has a 6 ft SW groundswell with a 20-second period and strong energy (2364). The wind is a fresh offshore from the N at 19 mph, keeping it clean. However, that size (6 ft) is getting up there – it’s more for experienced surfers on the reef, but the long period and cross-offshore wind could make for some excellent, lined-up waves. It’s promising, but it’s a long way out, so don’t lock it in just yet.

Overall, don’t bother this week unless you’re jonesing for a fight with the wind. The first week of August has a couple of windows – the best being the glassy Friday the 7th. Keep your eye on the 10th as well. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

Stay patient, brothers and sisters. Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the W by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
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
2:21PM0.20m
2:02AM0.12m
Low Tide
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
7:16AM0.02m
8:56PM0.06m
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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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