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Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 08 Dec 2025 AEDT
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whites Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Whites Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m 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 12 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 15) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 11) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 9th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 9th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 15th Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the W by Sun morning).

Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Mon
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
3
3
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
WSW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.5
SW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SW
Period(s) (?)121214141313121212121313121213131212121313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)33638664782556241825620721718116313493122176231230390645961679
Wind
(km/h)
20
WSW
15
SW
15
S
15
ESE
10
SE
25
SSE
15
ESE
20
ESE
25
SE
20
E
0
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
20
S
15
WSW
35
W
30
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
on
crosscrossoncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:48AM
0.21
1:10PM
0.11
4:14AM
0.19
2:15PM
0.11
4:38AM
0.17
3:17PM
0.11
4:57AM
0.16
4:42PM
0.10
5:09AM
0.14
7:32PM
0.10
5:05AM
0.13
1:28AM
0.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:43AM
0.10
8:24PM
-0.00
10:54AM
0.10
9:00PM
0.02
11:21AM
0.09
9:33PM
0.04
11:55AM
0.08
10:03PM
0.07
12:41PM
0.07
9:48PM
0.10
1:41PM
0.06
2:42PM
0.05
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Mon
15
Sunrise-6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03-
Sunset--8:49--8:49--8:50--8:51--8:52--8:52--8:52
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171414121414121414131820171515131515131213
Feels °C (?)131111811107109917181512121099778
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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 12 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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