Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 AEST
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is 1.5°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 Thursday (May 14) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whites Reef in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 14th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 20s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 15th May)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 16th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wed
20
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
3
0
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
20
0.9
WSW
17
0.9
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
15
0.7
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
16
1.1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
60
41
106
528
441
283
178
210
249
811
476
328
336
212
212
172
103
79
179
202
181
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
NNE
5
NE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
10
N
25
N
20
N
15
N
15
NNW
5
SW
5
NE
5
N
5
SW
10
SSW
15
S
20
S
20
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:33PM0.12m
11:46AM0.15m
10:58PM0.10m
12:07PM0.18m
11:08PM0.09m
12:33PM0.20m
11:00PM0.08m
1:03PM0.22m
10:46PM0.08m
1:36PM0.23m
10:25PM0.09m
2:10PM0.22m
2:44PM0.21m
Low Tide
4:46AM0.06m
6:24PM0.08m
4:43AM0.05m
7:21PM0.07m
4:49AM0.03m
8:11PM0.07m
5:03AM0.01m
8:59PM0.08m
5:27AM-0.01m
9:47PM0.09m
5:58AM-0.02m
6:33AM-0.02m
cloud
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part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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7:26
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:30
7:31
7:31
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5:32
5:32
5:31
5:30
5:30
5:29
5:29
1
1
10
1
1
1
Temp °C
19
20
21
19
20
20
18
15
16
15
15
15
15
16
16
14
15
14
13
13
13
17
18
19
16
16
16
15
11
13
13
13
15
16
16
16
14
12
10
9
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.9
WSW
17
0.9
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
15
0.7
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
16
1.1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
SW
11
0.7
SW
11
0.7
SW
11
Energy kJ
60
41
57
528
441
283
178
210
249
811
476
328
336
212
212
172
103
79
55
121
121
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
SW
20
0.2
SSE
11
0.4
SW
18
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
SW
18
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
16
Energy kJ
3
14
106
12
85
18
15
37
49
179
202
181
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
16
0.1
E
8
0.1
SW
24
0.2
SSW
21
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
12
15
13
10
1
22
44
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
6
0.2
NNW
5
0.3
N
4
0.3
NNE
4
0.2
S
3
0.3
S
4
0.3
SSE
4
Energy kJ
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
4
4
1
4
4
3
4
2
2
2
3
3
1
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
47
19
0
0
47
47
0
47
47
0
19
0
0
0
19
22
243
481
481
487
326
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
7
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
7
5
4
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
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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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