Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Friday 01 May 2026 AEST
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 01) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whites Reef in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 9s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 1st May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 7th May)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 7th May)6ft (1.8m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon morning, light winds from the WSW by Wed night).

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
1.3
W
14
1.4
WSW
14
1.5
W
12
1.6
W
12
1.6
WSW
11
1.6
SW
12
1
SW
9
0.7
SW
12
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
1.7
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
293
331
215
142
147
149
655
754
660
734
665
699
159
141
429
336
221
545
645
1402
1323
Wind (km/h)
25
N
15
N
25
NNE
30
NNE
20
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
30
NNW
35
WNW
35
W
30
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
15
NW
30
NNW
30
NNW
25
W
5
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
High Tide
12:35PM0.19m
11:48PM0.11m
12:59PM0.20m
00:04AM0.11m
1:23PM0.21m
00:19AM0.11m
1:50PM0.21m
00:34AM0.11m
2:18PM0.21m
00:48AM0.11m
2:48PM0.20m
1:01AM0.11m
3:21PM0.19m
1:05AM0.11m
Low Tide
7:10PM0.07m
5:46AM0.02m
7:38PM0.07m
6:05AM0.01m
8:03PM0.07m
6:27AM0.00m
8:27PM0.08m
6:51AM0.00m
8:53PM0.08m
7:15AM0.00m
9:23PM0.09m
7:40AM0.01m
10:04PM0.10m
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part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
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7:15
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
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5:46
5:45
5:45
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:39
1
6
5
4
2
3
7
10
3
3
4
Temp °C
26
27
24
25
21
16
17
16
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
16
17
11
10
10
10
22
23
20
20
17
14
11
10
8
7
7
9
10
11
11
10
10
5
8
5
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
1.3
W
14
1.4
WSW
14
1.5
W
12
0.5
SW
13
0.1
E
10
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
8
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SW
18
1.7
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
Energy kJ
293
331
215
142
147
149
655
754
660
79
2
139
70
429
336
221
124
80
1402
1323
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.3
WNW
8
0.7
SW
14
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
E
6
0.7
SW
12
0.1
SW
22
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
20
0.7
SW
16
Energy kJ
18
5
2
13
191
2
2
1
141
18
39
38
264
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
4
0.1
E
11
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
20
Energy kJ
1
2
51
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
3
0.2
NNE
4
0.3
NNE
4
0.3
N
4
0.3
NNW
4
1.6
W
12
1.6
WSW
11
1.6
SW
12
1
SW
9
0.6
WNW
6
0.5
W
7
1.3
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
Energy kJ
1
1
3
3
3
734
665
699
159
20
24
545
645
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
3
3
2
4
4
2
1
2
4
1
3
4
4
3
5
3
4
4
Distance (km)
47
0
47
47
47
19
95
19
218
487
218
227
405
19
19
19
19
22
0
204
326
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
5
6
6
4
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
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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.

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