Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
14.5°C
1.0° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,775 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period. 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 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 30th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 30th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ down the pipe for Whites Reef.

We’re starting off with a bit of a slow grind. The first real chance to get wet isn’t until Tuesday morning, the 25th of August. It’s not a full-blown standout, but it’s a clean start. The water is sitting at 58°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – about 2°F above average, so you might not need the thickest rubber.

Tuesday morning, the 25th, we’ve got a 4ft swell rolling in from the SW with a period of 13 seconds. That’s a solid groundswell. The wind is a light cross-off from the SE at 6 mph, keeping things clean. The energy is moderate (489). It’s a fishable morning, but don’t expect perfection.

The next few days turn into a bit of a write-off. Wednesday the 26th through to Saturday the 29th are all blown out or onshore with poor conditions. The wind swings onshore, and the swell drops. A bit of a gap there.

The Standout
Now, Sunday the 30th of August is where we get the real deal. Sunday morning is the pick of the entire forecast. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the SSW, but check this out – the period is a massive 18 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, meaning heaps of energy and power. The combined energy is strong (1463). The wind is glassy – a dead calm SE at 3 mph. For a reef break like Whites Reef, that’s about as good as it gets. This is for experienced surfers only, as the sets will be packing a punch. The crowd factor is ‘often’, so expect some company for this one.

Monday the 31st hangs in there with a 5ft SW swell (16 second period), but the wind shifts to a light cross-shore, making it a bit more marginal. Still worth a paddle if you missed Sunday.

Then we hit another flat, windy patch from the 1st of September through the 3rd. The wind is howling and the quality drops off completely.

Another Bright Spot
Friday the 4th of September morning brings a surprise. The swell is 5ft from the SW, but the wind goes glassy again. The energy is moderate (839). This is another clean window for the intermediate crew.

Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th of September see a bump in size. We’re looking at 6ft to 6ft SW swells. The winds are light cross-shore, so it’s clean but a bit raw. The energy on Sunday morning is very strong (2024). That’s a lot of water moving around. This is expert territory again.

The rest of the run into the second week drops off with onshore winds and smaller, sloppier surf. The 9th of September is a total write-off with 25 mph winds making it a mess.

Bottom line: Mark your calendar for Sunday the 30th of August morning for the most memorable session. The 4th of September morning is a solid backup. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
2
3
0
0
1
4
3
4
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.7
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
1
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
1.5
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
386
404
453
290
277
154
133
198
336
975
748
537
362
261
239
1463
1696
1318
894
711
485
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
25
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
10
WSW
10
NNW
20
NNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
10
SSE
10
S
0
WNW
10
WNW
15
WSW
5
WSW
5
SE
10
SSW
5
N
10
NNW
15
WNW
25
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
12:30PM0.18m
00:13AM0.07m
12:45PM0.19m
00:15AM0.09m
1:00PM0.20m
00:35AM0.10m
1:17PM0.19m
00:58AM0.12m
1:32PM0.19m
1:24AM0.14m
1:45PM0.18m
1:52AM0.16m
1:56PM0.17m
2:21AM0.17m
Low Tide
8:45PM0.06m
4:47AM0.05m
8:12PM0.06m
5:35AM0.04m
7:56PM0.06m
6:13AM0.03m
7:52PM0.06m
6:46AM0.03m
7:53PM0.05m
7:19AM0.03m
7:59PM0.04m
7:50AM0.04m
8:06PM0.03m
light rain
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:07
7:05
7:05
7:03
7:01
7:00
6:58
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6:06
6:06
6:07
6:07
6:08
6:09
6:10
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
13
13
11
12
12
12
13
13
12
12
11
10
11
11
10
12
12
11
15
16
13
Feels °C
11
9
6
9
9
11
9
8
8
10
9
9
7
8
8
11
10
10
12
13
9
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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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