Surf Forecasts:
Whites Reef surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 3,024 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards.
To be honest, it’s a bit of a frustrating outlook for Whites Reef. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, but the wind just won’t play ball for most of it. That means a lot of chop and messy conditions, so you’ll need to pick your moments carefully. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
The first chance to get wet comes on Sunday the 30th of August, but it’s nothing to write home about. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the SW, with a 13-second period and a combined energy of 434, but the onshore WSW wind at 6 mph is going to kill it. Monday afternoon on the 31st is the one true standout here. The swell fills in nicely to 4ft from the SW, the period stretches out to a lovely 17 seconds, and the energy ramps up to 1393. The wind switches to a light SE cross-offshore breeze at 6 mph, which will keep the surface glassy. This is your best bet—clean, long-period lines with proper shape. Just keep in mind that with that long period and a reef setup, the sets will be well-spaced.
After that, it’s a long stretch of rough weather. From Tuesday the 1st of September right through to Thursday the 10th, the wind is a mess—strong cross-shore and onshore breezes from the NW and W, with gusts up to 25 mph. The swell stays sizeable, ranging from 5ft to a solid 12ft, and the energy gets huge, hitting 7178 on the 7th of September. But it’s all blown out and choppy. The quality is poor, and honestly, this looks more like a kite-surfing set-up than a paddler’s dream.
We finally get a glimmer of hope on Friday the 11th of September. The morning shows a 5ft SW swell with a 17-second period and 1282 energy, with a lighter NW cross-shore wind at 9 mph. The conditions are still marginal, but the swell quality is there. It’s worth a look if you’re desperate for a wave, but don’t expect perfection.
So, to sum it up: Monday afternoon the 31st of August is your clear winner. Everything else is either blown out or just average. Hang in there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the NW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 286 | 374 | 451 | 541 | 614 | 1074 | 692 | 395 | 255 | 638 | 1115 | 1074 | 1396 | 1093 | 1423 | 2404 | 1787 | 1305 | 1597 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:24AM0.14m | 1:45PM0.18m | 1:52AM0.16m | 1:56PM0.17m | 2:21AM0.17m | 2:02PM0.15m | 2:52AM0.17m | 2:02PM0.14m | 3:26AM0.18m | 1:52PM0.14m | 4:05AM0.17m | 1:30PM0.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:19AM0.03m | 7:59PM0.04m | 7:50AM0.04m | 8:06PM0.03m | 8:20AM0.05m | 8:15PM0.02m | 8:49AM0.07m | 8:27PM0.01m | 9:13AM0.09m | 8:40PM0.00m | 9:28AM0.12m | 8:56PM-0.00m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 19 |
Temp °C | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — |
| kJ | 286 | 374 | 451 | 541 | 614 | 1074 | 692 | 395 | 255 | 78 | 1115 | 1074 | — | — | 1423 | 2404 | 1787 | 1305 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 20 | — | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 18 | 60 | — | 18 | 186 | 319 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | WNW 7 | WSW 14 | — | WNW 7 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | WSW 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 56 | 638 | — | 29 | 1396 | 1093 | — | — | — | — | 1597 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 22 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 645 | 522 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 226 | 227 | 243 | 19 | 64 | 129 | 19 |
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