Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
14.9° C
1.0° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, WSW swell with 1,853 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whites Reef in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 6th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 7th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 9th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the N by Sat morning).

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2
Monday
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Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
1.5
WSW
14
1.6
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.4
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
18
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
380
355
242
814
683
383
241
162
245
176
100
255
155
252
605
429
596
421
462
479
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
25
NW
30
W
30
WSW
35
SW
25
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
15
WNW
15
W
10
NNW
20
NNW
10
WSW
10
N
20
NNW
10
NNW
25
NNE
35
N
40
N
35
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
2:37AM0.13m
2:51PM0.17m
3:13AM0.14m
2:59PM0.16m
3:53AM0.14m
2:56PM0.14m
4:39AM0.15m
2:33PM0.14m
5:46AM0.15m
1:41PM0.14m
12:27PM0.16m
Low Tide
9:07PM0.05m
8:22AM0.04m
9:18PM0.04m
8:53AM0.06m
9:28PM0.03m
9:24AM0.08m
9:39PM0.03m
9:50AM0.10m
9:49PM0.02m
10:01AM0.13m
10:03PM0.01m
10:23PM0.01m
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7:33
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7:31
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7:28
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5:45
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:49
5:50
5:51
 mm
1
9
2
1
2
1
2
5
Temp °C
15
11
11
11
11
12
12
12
11
12
12
10
12
11
15
16
12
12
9
11
Feels °C
8
5
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4
7
7
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7
8
9
6
10
11
11
12
7
4
1
4
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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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