Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
14.4°C
0.9° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, SW swell with 3,110 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s 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 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) 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 0.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 11th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 11th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 9th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon).

Wed
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SW
17
2.2
SSW
17
1.9
SW
16
1.7
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
1
W
7
1.5
SW
12
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2927
2862
1892
1412
940
893
1193
1101
724
595
415
344
236
164
113
97
583
1021
911
801
Wind (km/h)
20
S
15
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
10
E
5
N
10
SSE
15
N
20
N
15
NNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
25
SW
15
SSW
15
S
5
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
00:08AM0.08m
12:46PM0.18m
00:17AM0.11m
12:57PM0.17m
00:42AM0.14m
1:02PM0.17m
1:10AM0.16m
1:11PM0.16m
1:39AM0.18m
1:20PM0.15m
2:08AM0.19m
1:29PM0.15m
2:37AM0.19m
Low Tide
8:19PM0.07m
5:17AM0.04m
7:31PM0.07m
6:04AM0.04m
7:12PM0.06m
6:42AM0.04m
7:09PM0.04m
7:14AM0.04m
7:16PM0.03m
7:44AM0.05m
7:30PM0.01m
8:11AM0.06m
7:47PM0.00m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:43
6:41
6:41
6:39
6:37
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:17
6:19
6:20
6:21
6:22
6:22
6:23
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Temp °C
11
10
11
11
10
13
14
12
17
18
16
18
23
15
15
15
11
11
10
9
Feels °C
6
6
8
8
8
9
9
9
16
16
14
14
20
12
10
9
5
6
6
6
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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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