Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,962 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 20s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4AM. 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+) 7PM (Fri 31st Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 31st Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 29th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at this patch of ocean for a solid week now. Let me tell you what’s cooking for Whites Reef.
First up, that water temperature is sitting at 59°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Not a bad thing, but don't expect a tropical bath.

Right now, the surf is pretty flat and messy. The first few days are a write-off, honestly. We’re looking at a stretch of poor conditions with choppy, cross-onshore winds and weak surf. The combined swell energy is weak, sitting around 229, and the waves are only 3 ft from the SW. That’s not going to get anyone out of bed.

We’re in a real dry spell until the end of the month. There’s a big gap of nothing until the 1st of August. On the morning of Saturday, the 1st, we get a tiny bit of hope. The swell is still small at 3 ft from the SW, but the period jumps to a very long 16 seconds, and the wind is a clean, cross-off. That’s rare. The combined energy is moderate at 389. It’s marginal, but if you’re desperate, the morning might give you a clean little wave.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is the morning of Saturday, the 8th of August. This is the best on offer. The swell is 4 ft from the SW, with a very long 16-second period. The wind is a light, cross-off breeze, and the wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions." The combined swell energy is a solid 933. This is a proper groundswell, and it’s going to be clean as a whistle. The crowds are often here, so expect company, but the quality will be worth it. The afternoon on the same day is also clean, with 4 ft swell and light winds. That’s your window.

Before that, there’s a brief moment on the morning of Sunday, the 2nd. The swell is 4 ft from the SW with a 17-second period, and the wind is clean cross-off. The energy is 957. It’s a good option, but the 8th is cleaner.

After the 8th, the wind picks up again, and the quality drops off. The 9th has clean winds but is blown out by a strong breeze, and the 10th looks messy with onshore winds. So, don’t sleep on that Saturday the 8th.

For the beginners: that 4 ft swell is fine, but on the 28th and 29th of July, the swell gets over 5 ft, and with the strong winds, it’s not a learner’s day. On the 3rd of August, the afternoon swell hits 8 ft, and that’s expert-only territory, especially with the choppy cross-onshore wind.

This is a reef break, and with those long-period swells on the 1st, 2nd, and 8th, the waves will have real shape and energy. The long gaps between sets will make paddling out easier, but the wave itself will be a proper stand-up wave.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the W by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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11
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12
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0.8
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1.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
198
140
145
212
286
257
459
489
1998
1823
1006
511
380
273
217
172
141
136
318
357
492
Wind (km/h)
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20
NNW
25
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25
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40
NNW
35
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45
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35
SW
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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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Temp °C
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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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