Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 27 May 2026 AEST
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.8° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whites Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Whites Reef in the next 16 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) 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 0.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 3rd Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
AM
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.7
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
11
1
WSW
11
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.8
SW
12
0.5
SW
11
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.8
W
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
108
58
59
37
42
39
34
32
28
147
232
270
251
373
314
217
161
58
124
112
206
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NNW
20
WNW
25
W
30
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
15
WNW
20
NNW
40
N
40
N
40
W
45
WSW
35
WSW
35
W
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
on
on
High Tide
11:15AM0.14m
11:30AM0.16m
9:10PM0.09m
11:55AM0.18m
10:01PM0.09m
12:21PM0.19m
10:40PM0.09m
12:49PM0.20m
11:12PM0.09m
1:17PM0.21m
11:37PM0.09m
1:47PM0.21m
00:05AM0.10m
Low Tide
3:26AM0.05m
7:04PM0.09m
7:23PM0.08m
4:27AM0.03m
7:49PM0.08m
4:57AM0.02m
8:12PM0.08m
5:28AM0.01m
8:30PM0.08m
5:59AM0.01m
8:54PM0.08m
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:37
7:37
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:41
7:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:23
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
1
3
1
2
1
1
2
24
20
1
4
Temp °C
15
14
14
14
14
12
14
15
14
15
14
12
13
13
11
13
14
13
12
12
11
12
11
12
12
12
10
10
12
10
9
8
5
8
9
7
5
11
7
3
4
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SW
12
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.1
E
10
1
WSW
11
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.8
SW
12
0.5
SW
11
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.8
W
13
Energy kJ
108
58
59
20
36
25
25
32
28
2
251
373
314
217
161
58
124
112
206
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.3
WSW
12
0.2
W
12
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
17
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
WSW
18
0.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
19
19
37
19
39
34
27
11
12
10
15
46
22
60
128
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.3
S
7
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
SW
13
0.3
SSW
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
ESE
7
Energy kJ
12
6
13
42
8
3
3
1
7
19
8
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
8
0.5
W
6
0.7
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
11
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NNE
4
0.5
W
8
Energy kJ
73
15
147
232
270
6
8
34
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
4
3
4
4
1
1
2
4
3
1
Distance (km)
373
243
22
19
22
19
19
19
19
75
204
22
19
19
19
487
416
204
512
749
727
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
7
7
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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