
Surf Forecasts:
Whites Reef surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,471 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with WSW 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM. 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 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next few weeks.
It’s a rough patch. The first rideable surf doesn’t show up until Friday July 17th, and even then, it’s a short-lived window. After that, we hit a dead spell from Sunday the 19th that runs for days. Honestly, the first week offers a couple of moments you might get wet, but the quality just isn’t there for a proper session.
The only real option comes on the morning of Friday the 17th at Whites Reef. The swell is 1.3m from the SW with a very long 16s period. That’s proper groundswell, and the combined energy is 815 – solid but not massive. Wind is light cross from the NNW at 15 km/h, keeping things relatively clean. Water temp is 60°, a touch warmer than average. The swell direction is SW, while the optimum for Whites Reef is west, so it’s a bit off – the reef might not be as lined up as we’d want. Still, this is your best chance. By the afternoon, the swell drops to 1.2m, wind shifts cross-on from the WNW, and it gets choppier.
Saturday the 18th, the swell has faded to 0.9m in the morning from the WSW, period dropping to 14s. Combined energy is 332, so it’s weak. Wind is cross again, but it’s tiny. By the afternoon, it’s 0.8m and 13s period. You might get a longboard out, but it’s not going to be exciting.
From Sunday the 19th, it’s a write-off for over a week. Poor conditions, onshore or cross winds, small or messy swell. Monday the 20th through Wednesday the 22nd – all poor. Thursday the 23rd has a 1.3m SW swell with 14s period and combined energy of 666 – decent energy – but the wind is onshore from the SW and W. It’s blown out.
The next real pulse is on Friday the 24th. The morning pushes up to 1.9m from the SW at 14s, with combined energy of 1363 – strong energy, real size. But the wind is onshore from the W at 25 km/h with rain. It’s a total mess. At this size and with onshore wind, it’s blown out, messy, and honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. After that, the wind gets stronger. Through the 25th and into the following week, we have 1.3m to 1.4m swells but with onshore winds and lumpy seas. Tuesday the 28th sees another 1.9m swell (1430 energy), but with NNW winds at 40 km/h – again, blown out. The last notable event is Thursday the 30th: a tiny 0.6m SW swell with a very long 21s period and cross winds from the NW at 40 km/h. The period is fantastic; the size is not.
Bottom line: this is a lean stretch. The best bet is Friday morning the 17th, and it’s still just okay. After that, the forecast is long and poor. No real standouts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 |
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813 | 692 | 476 | 332 | 222 | 147 | 121 | 73 | 93 | 118 | 242 | 223 | 373 | 326 | 258 | 90 | 192 | 641 | 666 | 656 | 275 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:30PM0.20m | 1:22AM0.11m | 2:44PM0.19m | 2:18AM0.12m | 2:55PM0.17m | 3:12AM0.13m | 3:06PM0.16m | 4:05AM0.14m | 3:12PM0.15m | 5:03AM0.14m | 3:10PM0.15m | 6:23AM0.13m | 2:46PM0.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:09PM0.08m | 7:34AM0.02m | 9:11PM0.07m | 8:13AM0.04m | 9:24PM0.05m | 8:49AM0.06m | 9:44PM0.04m | 9:22AM0.08m | 10:08PM0.03m | 9:54AM0.10m | 10:34PM0.02m | 10:15AM0.12m | 11:00PM0.03m | ||||||||
7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 |
813 | 692 | 476 | 332 | 222 | 147 | 121 | 73 | 71 | 71 | 242 | 223 | 373 | 326 | 258 | 90 | 103 | 641 | 666 | 656 | 275 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 9 | — | — | S 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 |
2 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 25 | 40 | 40 | 93 | 118 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 178 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 15 | 50 | 19 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | W 7 | WSW 10 | — | — | WNW 5 | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | — | — | — | — | 32 | 64 | 192 | — | — | 7 | 181 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 54 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
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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.










