Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Thursday 09 Apr 2026 AEST
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whites Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Whites Reef in the next 16 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 12th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
1.5
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
2
WSW
2.3
SW
2.4
SW
2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
WSW
1
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)13121112121213141414131212121091414131215
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1666368289508761201178322961644125876944032223313375355681437287186
Wind
(km/h)
35
WNW
40
WSW
45
W
40
W
35
W
45
WSW
35
WSW
35
WSW
30
SW
30
SW
20
WSW
25
SW
25
WSW
15
WSW
25
W
25
WNW
15
SW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononononononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:03PM
0.17
1:06AM
0.12
4:54PM
0.15
11:26PM
0.13
10:24PM
0.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:57PM
0.11
8:39AM
0.02
10:38PM
0.13
8:42AM
0.03
8:18AM
0.05
Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01
Sunset6:15--6:15--6:13--6:12--6:09--6:08--6:07--
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
-112322-31-11----1----
Temp. °C191313121313131314131515151516161414141415
Feels °C (?)139535355871211111212111010111012
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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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