Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 25 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
14.7°C
1.2° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 25 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,000 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 Monday (Sep 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) 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 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 28th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 28th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 27th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat morning, light winds from the ESE by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue morning, calm by Thu morning).

Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
19
1.3
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
203
171
350
929
803
711
346
284
219
197
314
294
326
367
411
365
350
350
335
Wind (km/h)
15
S
25
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
20
E
15
ENE
15
ESE
20
NNE
25
N
15
WNW
15
NNW
15
NW
20
W
10
NW
0
NW
15
ESE
20
E
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:26AM0.13m
12:41PM0.17m
00:46AM0.15m
12:51PM0.16m
1:09AM0.18m
1:00PM0.14m
1:35AM0.19m
1:05PM0.13m
2:03AM0.20m
1:05PM0.13m
2:33AM0.20m
1:01PM0.12m
3:06AM0.20m
Low Tide
6:16AM0.04m
6:50PM0.05m
6:50AM0.04m
6:52PM0.04m
7:22AM0.04m
6:57PM0.02m
7:53AM0.05m
7:07PM0.01m
8:22AM0.07m
7:20PM-0.00m
8:47AM0.09m
7:37PM-0.01m
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Temp °C
11
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9
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14
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25
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22
17
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Feels °C
9
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12
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19
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14
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10
12
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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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