Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Issued: 9 am 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.5° C

2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year


Whites Reef surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, WSW swell with 2,790 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with SW 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 (Jun 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 28th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 5th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 3rd Jul)7ft (2.2m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Thu night, moderate winds from the W by Fri night).

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
1.4
W
10
1.5
W
11
2.1
WSW
16
2
WSW
16
2.1
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
262
223
171
97
107
106
99
93
89
85
89
149
140
386
576
2431
1880
1680
784
594
536
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
NE
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
N
25
N
20
NNW
15
NNW
25
N
35
NNE
30
N
40
NW
40
NW
45
WNW
50
WNW
40
WSW
30
WSW
25
SW
25
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
12:24PM0.19m
12:54PM0.20m
1:24PM0.20m
11:31PM0.08m
1:51PM0.21m
00:19AM0.09m
2:18PM0.21m
1:06AM0.09m
2:44PM0.20m
1:46AM0.10m
3:08PM0.20m
2:30AM0.10m
Low Tide
4:23AM0.03m
5:11AM0.02m
9:16PM0.08m
5:54AM0.02m
9:15PM0.08m
6:32AM0.01m
9:29PM0.08m
7:08AM0.01m
9:42PM0.07m
7:43AM0.02m
10:02PM0.07m
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cloud
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rain showers
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light rain
light rain
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light rain
light rain
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
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5:22
5:22
5:22
5:23
5:23
5:24
5:24
 mm
16
9
4
5
7
2
2
1
Temp °C
14
15
12
14
14
13
14
14
13
16
14
13
11
11
11
12
12
13
11
10
11
Feels °C
11
12
8
10
9
8
10
11
9
10
9
5
3
1
0
4
5
7
5
5
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
19
2.1
WSW
16
2
WSW
16
2.1
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
262
223
171
97
107
106
86
83
85
58
36
149
140
109
368
2431
1880
1680
784
594
536
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
W
20
0.1
W
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
W
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
14
0.1
W
16
0.2
W
15
0.2
W
14
0.5
SW
14
0.1
S
24
0.2
SSW
21
Energy kJ
2
8
3
12
13
47
99
93
89
85
89
5
18
16
89
11
42
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.1
E
5
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
E
5
0.1
E
6
0.1
SW
16
0.3
SW
20
Energy kJ
6
1
8
1
1
10
63
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
4
0.4
NE
4
0.2
NNE
4
0.3
NNE
4
0.2
N
4
0.7
WNW
9
0.2
N
3
0.4
N
4
0.4
N
4
1
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
10
1.4
W
10
1.5
W
11
Energy kJ
1
4
1
2
1
78
1
6
6
161
288
386
576
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
3
3
4
2
3
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
9
4
4
3
4
Distance (km)
0
0
47
47
47
47
19
19
54
218
354
487
487
727
727
738
227
204
243
532
193
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
1
9
9
6
5
9
5
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
6
5
5
5
4
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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