Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 30 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
15.2°C
1.2° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 30 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 30 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 2 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SW swell with 466 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 30 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 Friday (Oct 30) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 01) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 30th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 30th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 2nd Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon night, fresh winds from the W by Wed morning).

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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2
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1
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2
2
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0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.5
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.9
WSW
12
1.2
SW
9
0.8
WSW
11
1
SW
13
1
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
538
342
253
134
98
144
116
144
99
466
447
404
242
163
132
101
251
235
157
347
306
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
ENE
15
N
30
WSW
25
W
20
NW
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
5
SE
10
SE
10
SSE
15
NNE
30
WSW
30
SW
20
WSW
20
W
30
WNW
25
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
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cross-off
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on
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cross
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on
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cross-on
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High Tide
12:57PM0.11m
3:57AM0.20m
12:58PM0.12m
4:33AM0.18m
1:03PM0.13m
5:11AM0.16m
6:02AM0.14m
9:28AM0.12m
10:55AM0.12m
00:41AM0.12m
Low Tide
10:06AM0.10m
8:03PM-0.02m
10:24AM0.12m
8:31PM-0.02m
10:41AM0.12m
8:59PM0.00m
11:01AM0.13m
9:24PM0.02m
9:23PM0.05m
7:57PM0.08m
6:01PM0.07m
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Temp °C
21
25
23
15
15
14
15
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14
Feels °C
19
22
20
12
11
11
13
12
13
10
10
8
12
12
11
5
5
6
8
8
9
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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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