Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Friday 24 Apr 2026 AEST
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.6° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Friday (Apr 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 24th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 25th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 28th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
1
3
3
2
3
1
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
13
1
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
12
0.8
WSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
113
168
149
189
425
286
272
227
202
164
241
446
769
751
635
572
472
590
410
304
205
Wind (km/h)
20
N
10
NNW
20
N
25
N
10
W
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
WSW
0
NNW
5
N
10
SW
5
NNE
5
WNW
15
SW
10
ESE
15
E
10
ESE
10
NNE
15
N
10
NNW
15
N
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:39PM0.16m
00:10AM0.13m
5:55PM0.14m
10:21PM0.13m
1:37PM0.10m
10:35PM0.13m
11:49AM0.12m
10:54PM0.12m
11:58AM0.15m
11:13PM0.12m
12:13PM0.17m
11:31PM0.11m
Low Tide
9:57PM0.13m
8:44AM0.02m
8:43AM0.05m
7:07AM0.07m
3:41PM0.10m
5:31AM0.07m
5:26PM0.08m
5:13AM0.06m
6:06PM0.08m
5:17AM0.04m
6:40PM0.07m
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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7:07
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
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5:54
5:53
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:49
5:47
Temp °C
22
23
20
25
25
19
18
18
16
17
17
15
16
15
14
18
19
21
25
26
23
17
19
15
20
22
17
17
17
17
17
16
16
15
13
13
16
17
18
21
22
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
13
1
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
12
0.8
WSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
Energy kJ
113
168
149
189
425
286
272
227
202
164
241
205
769
751
635
572
472
590
410
304
205
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
21
0.3
SW
19
0.6
SW
17
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
24
0.4
SW
22
0.8
SW
19
0.7
SW
13
0.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
7
9
59
173
12
55
163
446
161
122
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
6
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
4
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
3
0.3
NNW
4
0.2
ESE
3
0.3
E
4
0.2
N
3
Energy kJ
1
2
1
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
4
4
2
3
3
2
2
4
3
5
4
3
3
2
3
4
4
2
Distance (km)
47
19
47
47
19
0
19
22
0
0
22
0
19
326
0
0
0
0
19
19
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
8
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
8
6
6
8
5
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
7
6
8
5
5
5
5
9
6
4
6
5
5
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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