Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
14.4°C
0.8° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 3,959 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whites Reef in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 5th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty comin' to you from the shores. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks are serving up.

First up, we’ve got Whites Reef as the only game in town. This spot is a reef break, fairly consistent, and it's got a pretty good track record when the conditions line up. The water temp is sittin' around 58°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so nothin' to get weird about there.

The overall pattern? We've got a bit of a wait. The first real bit of decent action is on Monday the 31st of August. Monday morning is gonna be absolute glass – 4 ft of long-period SW groundswell (15 seconds) rollin' in with a N wind at only 3 mph, glassy as a mirror. The combined energy is a solid 800 (moderate), but with that period and wind, the waves will have shape and power. This is the standout of the whole run. You'll get clean, lined-up waves. Keep an eye on crowds though, this place can get crowded on a day like this.

Monday afternoon drops off a little. The swell bumps up a touch to 4 ft, but the wind turns cross with an SSE breeze. It’s still surfable, but the glassy perfection is gone. The combined energy jumps to 1393 (moderate-to-strong) with a 17 second period, which is a very long groundswell. At a reef break, this can be magic, but the cross-shore ripples will make it a bit messy.

Now, from Tuesday the 1st of September right through Saturday the 6th of September, we’re in a tough spot. The wind goes onshore, cross-onshore, or howling cross. Sizes range from 3 ft to a whopping 8 ft with combined energy up to 3719 (strong), but it’s all blown out. The window on Sunday the 6th of September morning offers a little hope – 6 ft of SW groundswell with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the N at 16 mph. The combined energy is 1643 (moderate-to-strong). It’s marginal, but the cleanest it’s gonna be in that stretch.

Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are a write-off again with strong, lumpy onshore winds, even though swell hits 8 ft and energy soars to 6803 (very strong). For a reef break with that much onshore energy, the words "kitesurfing" come to mind more than "paddle surfing".

We start to see a recovery on Wednesday the 9th of September. The wind eases to a gentle cross-onshore SSW at 9 mph. The swell is still a healthy 7 ft with a 17 second period (very long groundswell), and the combined energy is 2155 (strong). It’s still a bit bumpy, but it’s getting there. By Wednesday afternoon, the wind drops even lighter, and the size drops to 6 ft with energy at 1474.

The real sweet spot for the second week looks to be Saturday the 12th of September morning. It’s small, only 3 ft of SW swell, but the wind is a clean cross-offshore SE breeze at 9 mph. The combined energy is low at 415 (weak), and the period is 14 seconds (solid groundswell). For a smaller board or a longboard, this will be clean and fun.

Sunday the 13th of September morning looks even cleaner but smaller – 2 ft with a cross-offshore N wind at 6 mph. Glassy conditions, but you’re gonna need a log.

After that, from Monday the 14th of September onward, the wind turns onshore again and the swell drops right off to 2 ft. It’s a flat, choppy end to the run.

So, the verdict? The absolute best of the bunch is without a doubt Monday the 31st of August morning at Whites Reef. Get out there early for that glassy 4 ft groundswell. The other tiny window of clean, small surf is Saturday the 12th of September morning.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri night, light winds from the NW by Sat night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1074
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395
301
489
875
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1894
2317
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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35
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High Tide
1:56PM0.17m
2:21AM0.17m
2:02PM0.15m
2:52AM0.17m
2:02PM0.14m
3:26AM0.18m
1:52PM0.14m
4:05AM0.17m
1:30PM0.14m
4:57AM0.16m
12:25PM0.17m
Low Tide
8:06PM0.03m
8:20AM0.05m
8:15PM0.02m
8:49AM0.07m
8:27PM0.01m
9:13AM0.09m
8:40PM0.00m
9:28AM0.12m
8:56PM-0.00m
9:16AM0.14m
9:14PM0.00m
9:36PM0.01m
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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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