Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 01 Jun 2026 AEST
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Whites Reef surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,520 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s 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 (Jun 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 17s 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 1.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 7th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 17s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 7th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 17s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 6th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Mon
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
4
2
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
1.3
WSW
10
2
SW
12
1.8
SW
11
1.3
SW
10
2
SSW
10
1.6
S
10
1.1
S
9
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
1.6
SW
20
1.8
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.5
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
160
29
124
112
377
1088
738
384
787
510
201
125
118
203
239
1922
1974
1471
1144
793
897
Wind (km/h)
40
N
30
N
35
WNW
30
NW
40
WSW
45
WSW
40
W
35
WSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
20
WSW
20
W
20
W
15
W
20
W
10
WNW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
N
20
N
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:37PM0.09m
1:47PM0.21m
00:05AM0.10m
2:17PM0.20m
00:34AM0.10m
2:49PM0.20m
1:04AM0.10m
3:22PM0.19m
1:41AM0.09m
3:55PM0.18m
2:20AM0.09m
4:28PM0.17m
3:21AM0.09m
Low Tide
8:30PM0.08m
5:59AM0.01m
8:54PM0.08m
6:31AM0.01m
9:24PM0.08m
7:03AM0.01m
9:53PM0.09m
7:33AM0.01m
10:34PM0.09m
8:03AM0.03m
11:26PM0.08m
8:32AM0.04m
00:21AM0.08m
8:57AM0.06m
light rain
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
cloud
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:45
7:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:21
5:21
5:20
5:20
5:20
5
5
2
3
4
1
12
2
4
Temp °C
12
14
14
14
14
13
13
13
13
12
11
13
13
14
15
15
14
14
14
14
16
4
9
8
8
8
4
5
6
6
5
5
8
8
11
12
12
11
11
11
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
11
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.1
SW
19
0.2
W
14
0.5
W
12
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
S
8
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
1.6
SW
20
1.8
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.5
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
Energy kJ
160
30
124
112
5
15
17
111
14
15
77
58
45
203
239
1922
1974
1471
1144
793
897
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
19
0.4
SW
11
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
SW
20
0.1
S
20
0.1
W
17
0.3
W
14
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.3
SSE
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.1
SE
9
Energy kJ
15
29
17
6
15
8
5
35
53
125
118
14
35
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
W
9
0.4
SW
17
0.4
W
12
0.4
SW
19
0.1
SW
24
0.2
SSW
22
Energy kJ
24
8
6
77
43
89
22
47
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
5
0.4
N
5
0.6
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
7
1.3
WSW
10
2
SW
12
1.8
SW
11
1.3
SW
10
2
SSW
10
1.6
S
10
1.1
S
9
0.4
SW
8
0.5
W
11
0.5
WSW
6
0.2
N
3
Energy kJ
20
7
59
84
377
1088
738
384
787
510
201
20
59
23
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
3
4
3
3
2
1
1
3
3
3
4
7
7
4
5
3
7
Distance (km)
228
586
19
19
399
512
394
227
243
778
444
19
19
19
19
19
19
0
19
0
64
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
3
4
9
9
9
8
6
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
3
3
5
5
5
9
5
9
9
9
8
7
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
9
5
5
9
8
9
7
9
8
9
7
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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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