Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
15.8° C
1.8° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,686 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 18s 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 14th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat afternoon, moderate winds from the W by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
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(10 max)
4
3
2
2
2
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
18
1.3
SW
17
1
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
1.6
WSW
10
2.5
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
13
2.1
WSW
13
2
WSW
13
2.1
SW
16
2
SW
15
2
SW
15
2.1
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1099
886
480
301
206
553
447
318
220
208
555
2379
1609
1376
1269
2040
1647
1729
2185
2014
2420
Wind (km/h)
5
N
5
SE
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
NNE
15
N
20
N
20
NNW
30
NNW
35
NW
45
WNW
40
W
45
W
40
W
40
WNW
40
W
30
W
30
WNW
40
WNW
40
WSW
35
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
3:47PM0.13m
7:14AM0.13m
2:29PM0.13m
10:57AM0.15m
11:44AM0.18m
12:18PM0.20m
12:53PM0.21m
1:24PM0.22m
Low Tide
10:05AM0.09m
11:10PM0.05m
10:49AM0.12m
11:18PM0.04m
11:37PM0.03m
00:24AM0.02m
1:58AM0.02m
3:49AM0.01m
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7:50
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7:50
7:48
7:48
7:48
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5:27
5:28
5:28
5:29
5:30
5:30
5:30
 mm
17
3
3
1
2
1
5
Temp °C
11
12
11
12
14
12
14
15
12
10
11
12
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
12
11
Feels °C
10
10
9
9
12
9
9
10
6
3
1
2
5
6
6
6
7
7
6
3
2
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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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