Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Saturday 23 May 2026 AEST
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is 1.7°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 Saturday (May 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) 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 0.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 23rd May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 23rd May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 23rd May)3ft (0.9m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
261
205
122
50
54
56
51
118
203
179
151
144
106
106
138
96
96
64
103
88
87
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
10
NNE
10
ESE
10
ENE
15
E
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
20
ESE
25
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
25
ESE
25
SE
25
SSE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
4:21PM0.16m
1:29AM0.11m
4:50PM0.14m
3:07AM0.09m
5:19PM0.13m
1:07PM0.11m
11:15AM0.14m
11:30AM0.16m
9:10PM0.09m
11:55AM0.18m
10:01PM0.09m
Low Tide
11:25PM0.10m
8:53AM0.05m
1:02AM0.09m
8:54AM0.08m
2:15AM0.08m
2:04PM0.11m
2:51AM0.06m
3:26AM0.05m
7:04PM0.09m
7:23PM0.08m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:33
7:35
7:35
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:39
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5:27
5:25
5:24
5:24
5:23
5:23
5:22
1
1
1
2
1
2
Temp °C
15
16
14
17
17
15
15
15
15
16
15
14
13
13
13
13
14
15
15
15
14
11
13
10
16
15
13
12
12
12
13
12
9
9
9
8
9
10
12
11
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
SW
11
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
261
205
122
50
54
56
51
50
203
179
151
144
106
106
138
96
96
64
103
88
87
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
11
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
10
0.3
SSW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.2
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
7
0.1
W
21
0.3
SSW
6
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
Energy kJ
33
12
10
33
118
10
20
28
18
9
8
21
42
15
40
23
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
S
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SW
15
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
W
18
Energy kJ
2
2
6
27
22
2
2
15
13
58
6
24
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
6
0.5
SE
5
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
6
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
6
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
5
0.7
S
6
Energy kJ
1
12
13
44
36
21
22
16
35
24
6
8
36
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
1
4
4
1
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
47
0
19
47
96
97
47
193
47
97
444
147
512
326
512
326
399
399
399
399
399
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
6
5
7
9
9
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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