
Surf Forecasts:
Whites Reef surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,408 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period with SSW 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 (Jul 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whites Reef in the next 16 days are 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the only game in town for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got Whites Reef as the sole option, and it’s a real mixed bag. This is a reef break that loves a good west swell, and it’s fairly consistent, but we’re in for a long wait before things get truly good. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no worries there.
Right now, we’re stuck in a bit of a lull. The first few days from the 5th to the 7th have some clean-looking conditions, especially Monday afternoon with glassy conditions and a light north wind, but the swell is tiny – under 3ft from the SSW. The energy is weak (433 down to 311), so it’s more of a longboard or a funboard session than anything exciting. The combination of small swell and a very long 14-16 second period means the waves will be smooth but fat, and the sets will be few and far between.
Things start to look up around Wednesday the 8th. The morning brings 4ft of SSW groundswell and a light NE breeze. The combined energy jumps up to 1099, which is solid. This is the first real standout. It’s not huge, but for experienced surfers, the quality is there. The afternoon goes glassy with no wind, which is absolutely magic for a reef break – clean, lined-up waves. This is your best bet of the whole run, and it’s the day to circle.
After that, the 9th and 10th drop back into the ankle-to-knee high range with weak energy (300-400 range), but still clean in the mornings. The glassy afternoons on the 9th will be pretty but lacking punch.
Then, from the 11th of July onward, it turns nasty. We get a big jump in swell on the 11th and 12th, with 5ft to 6ft from the WSW and SW, but it’s blown out by strong onshore winds. The energy figures will spike into the 1200-1400 range, but with the wind howling straight onshore, it’s a messy, blown-out mess. This stretch is for kite surfers, not paddle surfers. The 13th sees 7ft to 8ft of SSW swell with a massive 2599 to 4318 energy reading, but the cross-onshore wind makes it lumpy and awful.
The rest of the second week, from the 14th through the 20th, is a write-off. The swell sticks around at 4ft to 7ft, but the wind is consistently onshore or cross-onshore from the west and southwest. Every day is marked by poor surf conditions. There’s no real window of clean waves for a surfer after the 10th. It’s a long, frustrating gap.
So, to sum it up: Wednesday the 8th of July is the absolute standout. Get on it. The morning has clean, shoulder-high waves from a SW groundswell with light offshore winds. The afternoon is glassy perfection. After that, it’s a long train of blown-out swell. If you miss that Wednesday, you might as well take the week off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Sat 11 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 8 | WSW 12 |
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1948 | 2122 | 1512 | 902 | 425 | 307 | 149 | 361 | 318 | 370 | 1099 | 865 | 480 | 305 | 301 | 492 | 429 | 377 | 301 | 235 | 710 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | on |
High Tide | 2:30AM0.10m | 3:31PM0.19m | 3:21AM0.11m | 3:49PM0.17m | 4:11AM0.11m | 3:59PM0.15m | 5:19AM0.12m | 3:47PM0.13m | 7:14AM0.13m | 2:29PM0.13m | 10:57AM0.15m | 11:44AM0.18m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:02PM0.07m | 8:17AM0.03m | 10:21PM0.06m | 8:50AM0.05m | 10:40PM0.06m | 9:28AM0.07m | 10:55PM0.05m | 10:05AM0.09m | 11:10PM0.05m | 10:49AM0.12m | 11:18PM0.04m | 11:37PM0.03m | |||||||||
— | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | |
— | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 5 |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | — | — |
1948 | 2122 | 1512 | 902 | 425 | 307 | 149 | 361 | 318 | 370 | 1099 | 865 | 480 | 305 | 301 | 492 | 429 | 377 | 301 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | SSW 22 | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 31 | 17 | 6 | 47 | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 17 | 235 | 710 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 394 | 195 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 47 | 228 | 262 |
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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.











