Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
15.5° C
1.5° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,006 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with WSW 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 1PM. 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 10s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 18th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 18th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 16th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.5
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
13
0.6
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.6
W
13
0.5
SW
15
0.8
WSW
15
0.9
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
874
696
936
757
903
623
803
692
476
328
219
131
110
73
117
116
284
366
326
245
150
Wind (km/h)
20
W
20
W
15
WSW
5
WNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
10
NNW
10
NNW
5
WNW
15
N
20
N
15
N
20
N
25
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
25
NNW
Wind State
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
1:51PM0.22m
2:13PM0.21m
00:14AM0.10m
2:30PM0.20m
1:22AM0.11m
2:44PM0.19m
2:18AM0.12m
2:55PM0.17m
3:12AM0.13m
3:06PM0.16m
4:05AM0.14m
3:12PM0.15m
Low Tide
6:01AM0.00m
9:30PM0.09m
6:51AM0.01m
9:09PM0.08m
7:34AM0.02m
9:11PM0.07m
8:13AM0.04m
9:24PM0.05m
8:49AM0.06m
9:44PM0.04m
9:22AM0.08m
10:08PM0.03m
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7:48
7:48
7:47
7:47
7:46
7:45
7:45
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5:31
5:31
5:32
5:34
5:35
5:35
5:36
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Temp °C
13
13
13
13
13
13
11
13
11
12
14
13
13
15
13
14
15
13
15
17
13
Feels °C
9
10
11
11
11
11
7
10
8
9
12
11
9
12
9
9
11
9
10
13
8
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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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