Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Issued: 9 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.1° C

2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year


Whites Reef surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,408 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s 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 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 5th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 5th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 5th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 17s

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


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Alright, let’s get into it. It’s a bit of a mixed bag for the next couple of weeks, so let’s break it down.

We kick off on Saturday, 4th of July, but honestly, it’s not worth paddling out. That south-southwest wind at 12 mph is making things choppy and messy with a cross-onshore breeze. The swell is around 5 ft with a moderate 13-second period, but the combined energy is fairly moderate (683). It’s a pass.

Sunday the 5th shows some improvement, but it’s still marginal. Swell picks up to 7 ft from the south-southwest, and the period jumps to a solid 17 seconds, giving us a nice long-period groundswell. The combined energy is strong (2122), and winds are cross-off from the east-southeast, creating clean conditions. This is a good test for an intermediate surfer, and the clean conditions are a major positive. The break is Whites Reef, a reef set-up, and it loves that westerly swell direction, which this almost is. Keep in mind that 7 ft is getting a bit big for beginners.

Monday the 6th drops back to 4 ft to 3 ft with a 14-second period. Winds are light and clean from the north-northeast. The combined energy is weaker (472 and 311). A small but clean option for a quiet session, but not a standout.

Now, Wednesday the 8th looks like the pick of the first week. The morning is glassy with a 4 ft south-west swell, and that period is 18 seconds—very long period groundswell. The combined energy is strong (1112). The forecast calls it excellent for experienced surfers. For a reef break, this kind of long-period swell is ideal, meaning well-shaped, powerful waves. The glassy conditions mean it’ll be clean and beautiful. If you’ve got the skills, this is the morning to be out.

After that, the 9th through the 11th are small with clean but weaker conditions. Combined energy drops into the 300–400 range. It’s still surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Then we hit a rough patch from the 12th to the 14th. The 12th brings 6 ft swell but with strong westerly winds (22 to 25 mph) making it lumpy and messy. The 13th has a big 10 ft south-west swell but with onshore winds, making it a washing machine—only for the experts with a death wish, and likely more interesting for kite surfers. The combined energy is very high (3883), but the quality is poor. The 14th is still messy with onshore winds around 5 ft.

The 15th and 16th are still marginal, with 4 ft to 4 ft swell from the south-west, but light winds make the cross-shore ripples a minor issue.

Look ahead to Saturday the 18th: the afternoon session shows 3 ft swell from the south-west with a 16-second period and light north-northeast winds. Combined energy is moderate (518), but conditions are clean. It’s a solid option for a fun, smaller wave day.

The final day on Sunday the 19th is marginal with a moderate breeze, so temper expectations.

So, to sum it up: Wednesday the 8th morning is your standout—glassy, long-period groundswell, and excellent quality for experienced surfers. Sunday the 5th is a close second for clean, solid overhead waves. The rest is a mix of small and clean or big and messy.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Fri
10
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
2
SSW
16
2
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SW
18
1.3
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1036
683
651
1948
2122
1512
902
465
307
149
361
318
485
1112
1002
553
360
415
406
314
297
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
ENE
15
NNE
5
N
10
N
5
NNE
10
SE
5
NE
5
NNE
5
SSE
5
ENE
10
ENE
10
ESE
10
NE
10
N
15
N
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:46AM0.10m
3:08PM0.20m
2:30AM0.10m
3:31PM0.19m
3:21AM0.11m
3:49PM0.17m
4:11AM0.11m
3:59PM0.15m
5:19AM0.12m
3:47PM0.13m
7:14AM0.13m
2:29PM0.13m
10:57AM0.15m
Low Tide
7:43AM0.02m
10:02PM0.07m
8:17AM0.03m
10:21PM0.06m
8:50AM0.05m
10:40PM0.06m
9:28AM0.07m
10:55PM0.05m
10:05AM0.09m
11:10PM0.05m
10:49AM0.12m
11:18PM0.04m
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7:52
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
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5:24
5:25
5:25
5:27
5:27
5:28
5:28
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Temp °C
13
11
11
11
12
12
10
12
13
12
12
12
12
12
13
12
11
12
12
11
12
Feels °C
8
6
6
7
8
7
7
8
11
9
11
10
11
11
11
10
8
9
10
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
2
SSW
16
2
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SW
18
1.3
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
Energy kJ
1036
683
651
1948
2122
1512
902
465
307
149
361
318
485
1112
1002
553
360
415
406
314
297
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
SE
8
Energy kJ
7
4
18
17
7
6
2
11
9
8
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
18
0.2
S
8
0.2
SSE
11
Energy kJ
50
5
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
3
4
9
5
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
22
243
481
394
140
394
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
4
9
9
7
4
4
8
7
4
5
9
9
5
4
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
7
7
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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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