Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Friday 22 May 2026 AEST
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is 1.7°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 Saturday (May 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 23rd May)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 23rd May)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 23rd May)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Fri
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
1.3
SE
8
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
528
261
205
122
36
54
56
51
118
167
218
187
144
216
90
82
71
72
53
75
68
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
5
SE
10
NE
15
E
15
ESE
15
E
15
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSW
15
S
20
SSE
15
S
15
S
15
S
5
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
00:43AM0.12m
4:21PM0.16m
1:29AM0.11m
4:50PM0.14m
3:07AM0.09m
5:19PM0.13m
1:07PM0.11m
11:15AM0.14m
11:30AM0.16m
9:10PM0.09m
11:55AM0.18m
Low Tide
10:36PM0.11m
8:20AM0.02m
11:25PM0.10m
8:53AM0.05m
1:02AM0.09m
8:54AM0.08m
2:15AM0.08m
2:04PM0.11m
2:51AM0.06m
3:26AM0.05m
7:04PM0.09m
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:33
7:35
7:35
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:27
5:25
5:24
5:24
5:23
5:23
5:22
1
1
1
1
10
Temp °C
14
16
16
14
15
15
15
16
15
16
16
15
13
14
14
13
12
13
14
14
14
11
12
13
11
11
13
12
15
13
14
13
12
10
9
11
10
10
11
12
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.8
SE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
528
261
205
122
36
54
56
51
49
167
218
187
144
106
90
22
71
72
53
46
68
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
10
0.3
SSW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.2
SSW
10
0.3
SSW
8
0.3
S
8
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
WSW
10
Energy kJ
25
12
10
33
118
10
12
11
82
82
32
43
41
75
37
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
7
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
S
11
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
W
21
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
15
0.1
E
7
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
SE
6
0.2
SSE
6
Energy kJ
5
2
2
27
22
7
9
15
8
1
21
8
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
3
0.2
ESE
3
0.3
E
4
0.2
ESE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.8
ESE
8
1.3
SE
8
0.7
SE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
6
Energy kJ
1
1
3
3
10
74
216
41
22
11
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
1
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
19
0
19
19
47
47
47
63
0
75
284
204
75
204
22
22
22
19
19
22
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
5
6
6
6
9
8
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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