Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Saturday 09 May 2026 AEST
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.6° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Sunday (May 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 10th May)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 16th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 15th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
21
1
SW
17
0.9
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
690
528
325
251
184
294
313
245
158
149
176
196
125
114
60
64
216
580
403
268
210
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
SSW
10
S
10
SE
15
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
15
SE
10
E
10
ENE
15
SE
10
ENE
10
NE
10
ESE
10
NE
15
NNE
10
NNE
20
NNE
25
N
10
NNW
10
NNE
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:53PM0.16m
6:09PM0.15m
8:21PM0.14m
12:59PM0.10m
9:47PM0.13m
11:39AM0.12m
10:33PM0.12m
11:46AM0.15m
10:58PM0.10m
12:07PM0.18m
11:08PM0.09m
Low Tide
8:26AM0.05m
7:30AM0.06m
5:38AM0.07m
2:59PM0.10m
4:58AM0.07m
5:23PM0.09m
4:46AM0.06m
6:24PM0.08m
4:43AM0.05m
7:21PM0.07m
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
mod rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:37
5:37
5:36
5:35
5:34
5:32
5:32
1
8
Temp °C
12
12
12
12
12
13
15
14
14
17
18
18
20
20
18
20
19
17
18
19
15
10
10
10
10
9
10
13
11
13
15
16
17
19
18
16
17
17
13
14
17
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
21
1
SW
17
0.9
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
14
Energy kJ
690
528
325
251
184
294
313
245
158
149
138
196
125
114
60
64
216
580
403
268
210
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
SE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.3
SW
12
0.4
WSW
14
0.3
SW
18
Energy kJ
72
18
149
176
9
7
4
6
23
81
50
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
24
0.2
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
SW
18
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
Energy kJ
22
8
15
6
2
1
12
14
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
5
0.3
N
4
0.3
NNW
5
0.2
N
3
Energy kJ
1
2
4
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
4
4
3
2
Distance (km)
22
22
22
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
47
71
47
19
0
19
47
19
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
2
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
3
3
3
4
5
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
4
9
9
5
4
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
5
5
5
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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