Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 AEST
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.8° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Whites Reef surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, WSW swell with 893 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period. 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 2nd Jun)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 2nd Jun)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 31st May)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NE by Tue morning).

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thu
4
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.9
W
7
1.1
W
10
1.2
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
11
1.7
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.4
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1.1
S
9
0.9
S
8
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
34
32
28
77
245
343
624
864
520
355
268
79
124
150
389
199
116
85
82
77
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
25
WNW
30
WNW
35
W
35
W
35
WSW
30
WSW
20
WNW
25
NNE
35
N
25
N
20
NNE
15
SW
25
W
35
WSW
30
WSW
20
WSW
15
WNW
15
NW
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:55AM0.18m
10:01PM0.09m
12:21PM0.19m
10:40PM0.09m
12:49PM0.20m
11:12PM0.09m
1:17PM0.21m
11:37PM0.09m
1:47PM0.21m
00:05AM0.10m
2:17PM0.20m
00:34AM0.10m
2:49PM0.20m
Low Tide
3:57AM0.04m
7:23PM0.08m
4:27AM0.03m
7:49PM0.08m
4:57AM0.02m
8:12PM0.08m
5:28AM0.01m
8:30PM0.08m
5:59AM0.01m
8:54PM0.08m
6:31AM0.01m
9:24PM0.08m
7:03AM0.01m
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7:39
7:39
7:39
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:43
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5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:21
2
1
1
1
2
2
4
2
3
2
1
3
1
Temp °C
14
15
15
14
14
13
13
13
13
13
10
12
14
13
14
14
14
13
13
14
15
12
11
12
10
8
6
6
6
6
8
3
6
8
9
12
10
7
7
8
9
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
17
0.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
W
12
0.5
W
11
0.5
SW
13
0.7
S
8
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
Energy kJ
25
25
32
28
1
6
9
520
355
268
79
124
150
106
63
88
63
82
77
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
7
0.3
SW
15
0.3
WSW
12
0.2
W
12
0.1
E
10
0.1
SW
19
0.4
SW
17
0.3
SSW
10
0.5
W
9
0.5
SW
14
0.4
W
11
0.5
SW
13
0.4
S
8
0.3
S
8
Energy kJ
8
34
27
11
2
15
75
18
45
99
38
85
18
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
16
0.3
S
7
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.1
W
18
0.2
W
15
0.1
SW
19
0.3
W
10
0.1
SW
19
0.2
W
8
Energy kJ
39
8
3
1
18
25
6
17
15
18
14
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
4
0.5
W
6
0.9
W
7
1.1
W
10
1.2
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
11
1.7
SW
12
0.2
NNW
3
0.3
NNE
4
0.4
NNW
4
0.5
WNW
8
1
SSW
14
1.1
S
9
0.9
S
8
0.5
SW
9
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
6
Energy kJ
1
17
77
245
343
624
864
1
3
8
41
389
199
116
38
14
27
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
2
2
Distance (km)
19
19
19
19
204
204
218
227
227
19
63
228
47
47
22
22
204
512
19
19
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
3
2
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
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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