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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 (Mar 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed morning, strong winds from the S by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | 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) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 313 | 250 | 168 | 158 | 163 | 287 | 456 | 290 | 221 | 144 | 139 | 86 | 305 | 377 | 711 | 484 | 344 | 352 | 344 | 399 | 243 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:23PM 0.20 | 2:25AM 0.13 | 3:53PM 0.20 | 2:20AM 0.13 | 4:27PM 0.19 | 2:13AM 0.14 | 5:04PM 0.18 | 2:02AM 0.14 | 5:51PM 0.16 | 1:50AM 0.15 | 1:25AM 0.16 | 1:14AM 0.16 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:30AM 0.01 | 9:36PM 0.07 | 8:43AM -0.01 | 10:00PM 0.09 | 9:01AM -0.01 | 10:17PM 0.11 | 9:22AM -0.02 | 10:25PM 0.13 | 9:45AM -0.01 | 10:01PM 0.14 | 10:06AM 0.01 | 10:18AM 0.03 | |||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:34 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 4 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 |
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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.
Are you planning a holiday in Far West of Victoria? If you are looking for accommodation near Whites Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Far West of Victoria, consider staying in Portland which is 18 km (11 miles) away. Other places in and around Far West of Victoria where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Allendale East which is 70 km (43 miles) away, Mount Gambier and Warrnambool.












