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Whites Reef Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Far West (22 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 19 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.5° C
(Which is 1.5°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 Thursday (May 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 10PM. 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 Saturday (May 23) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 21st May) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 22nd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 22nd May) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SW 14 | |
154 | 151 | 163 | 145 | 160 | 196 | 387 | 377 | 184 | 202 | 365 | 614 | 327 | 299 | 304 | 237 | 254 | 135 | 68 | 86 | 187 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 2:10PM0.22m | 2:44PM0.21m | 11:13PM0.11m | 3:18PM0.20m | 11:58PM0.12m | 3:51PM0.18m | 00:43AM0.12m | 4:21PM0.16m | 1:29AM0.11m | 4:50PM0.14m | 3:07AM0.09m | 5:19PM0.13m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:33AM-0.02m | 10:07PM0.11m | 7:10AM-0.02m | 10:13PM0.12m | 7:46AM-0.00m | 10:36PM0.11m | 8:20AM0.02m | 11:25PM0.10m | 8:53AM0.05m | 1:02AM0.09m | 8:54AM0.08m | 2:15AM0.08m | |||||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
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Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 |
9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | — | SW 11 | — | WSW 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 36 | 80 | 78 | 145 | 160 | 133 | 387 | 377 | 184 | 202 | 365 | 614 | 327 | 299 | — | 237 | — | 135 | 68 | 86 | 187 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | S 22 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 37 | — | — | 130 | 125 | 196 | — | — | — | 9 | 88 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 68 | 59 | 66 | 34 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | WSW 9 | SW 15 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 26 | 59 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | WSW 12 | — | SW 11 | — | — | — | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 154 | 151 | 163 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 304 | — | 254 | — | — | — | 41 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 47 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 75 | 326 | 481 | 22 | 0 |
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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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