Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 AEST
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.5° C
(Which is 1.3°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 Tuesday (May 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 1AM. 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 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 12th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 17th May)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 17th May)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
3
1
1
2
2
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
21
0.9
WSW
17
0.9
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
13
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
180
155
123
88
60
41
109
528
441
283
229
187
249
729
476
323
347
282
181
116
101
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
NE
10
NE
10
ESE
10
NE
15
NNE
5
NE
15
NNE
15
N
20
NNE
25
N
20
NNE
20
N
10
NNW
25
N
10
NW
5
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
5
SE
10
S
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
High Tide
9:47PM0.13m
11:39AM0.12m
10:33PM0.12m
11:46AM0.15m
10:58PM0.10m
12:07PM0.18m
11:08PM0.09m
12:33PM0.20m
11:00PM0.08m
1:03PM0.22m
10:46PM0.08m
1:36PM0.23m
10:25PM0.09m
Low Tide
4:58AM0.07m
5:23PM0.09m
4:46AM0.06m
6:24PM0.08m
4:43AM0.05m
7:21PM0.07m
4:49AM0.03m
8:11PM0.07m
5:03AM0.01m
8:59PM0.08m
5:27AM-0.01m
9:47PM0.09m
5:58AM-0.02m
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7:26
7:26
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:30
7:31
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5:35
5:34
5:32
5:32
5:31
5:30
5:30
5:29
6
4
1
1
3
4
3
7
Temp °C
20
19
20
20
18
19
20
18
20
18
15
18
19
19
16
16
15
15
14
15
15
18
17
19
18
16
16
18
15
17
14
12
14
15
16
13
16
16
14
13
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.4
WSW
15
0.9
WSW
17
0.9
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
13
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
Energy kJ
114
155
123
88
60
41
87
528
441
283
229
187
249
729
476
323
347
282
181
116
101
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
18
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
S
9
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
WSW
12
0.4
SW
21
0.3
SE
11
0.2
NNW
3
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSW
20
Energy kJ
180
2
3
2
3
15
109
19
1
18
15
38
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
7
6
2
12
14
13
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.3
N
4
0.2
NNW
5
0.2
N
3
Energy kJ
4
3
2
2
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
2
2
1
2
3
Distance (km)
0
0
19
47
47
19
0
19
19
47
47
47
47
0
64
19
0
0
0
19
22
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
2
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
9
6
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
6
5
4
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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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