Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
14.8° C
1.2° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,904 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 20s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. 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 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 20s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 15th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 14th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Right folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Whites Reef over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the first week is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a solid pulse of long-period SW groundswell rolling in, but the wind is just a mess. It’s blowing onshore or cross-onshore for most of the early days, turning the ocean into a lumpy, choppy mess. The swell energy is high, hitting over 1500 in the middle of the week, but it’s all for nothing with that wind. This is a spot that needs clean conditions, and we’re not getting them until the second weekend.

The best window of the whole forecast opens up on Saturday the 15th. The morning is still a bit average, but the Saturday afternoon session is the standout. The wind swings light and cross-offshore from the SE, the water goes glassy, and we’ll have 4ft of SW groundswell with a 15-second period. The energy is still moderate (705), but the clean conditions will make it rideable and fun. The water temperature is 59°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest rubber.

Sunday the 16th through to Tuesday the 18th keep the clean theme going. The swell drops a little, to around 2ft to 3ft, but the period stays long. We’re looking at light offshore winds from the NE and ENE, giving us those long, clean walls. This is a reef break, so that long-period SW swell will wrap in nicely. It’s not huge, perfect for a longboard or a fish, and the crowds are likely to be around, so get there early.

The following week from the 19th onwards gets messy again. The wind picks up, and we get a bit of a mixed bag of swell directions and periods. The energy stays moderate, but the wind is inconsistent. There’s a window on Monday the 24th afternoon where the swell bumps up to 4ft with a 16-second period, but the wind is just a gentle cross-shore, so it might be a bit bumpy. It’s a marginal option, but not a proper standout.

So, to sum it up: write off the first week. Your best bet is the Saturday afternoon (15th August) through to Tuesday (18th). The conditions are clean, the swell is mellow, and the reef will handle the long-period groundswell nicely. Beyond that, it’s a lottery.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Wed morning, calm by Fri night).

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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367
436
871
774
860
469
281
553
1350
1777
1581
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1904
1456
1232
930
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Wind (km/h)
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NE
20
NNE
10
SSE
35
SW
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20
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25
NNW
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35
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High Tide
12:20PM0.18m
12:39PM0.20m
12:59PM0.21m
1:18PM0.21m
11:33PM0.07m
1:33PM0.20m
00:25AM0.10m
1:45PM0.19m
1:07AM0.12m
1:55PM0.18m
1:46AM0.14m
Low Tide
10:55PM0.02m
11:57PM0.03m
4:31AM0.03m
9:36PM0.07m
5:39AM0.02m
8:37PM0.08m
6:27AM0.02m
8:13PM0.07m
7:08AM0.02m
8:11PM0.05m
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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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