Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Issued: 3 am 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.4° C

2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year


Whites Reef surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 471 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s 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 (Jun 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 24th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 24th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 27th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
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
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
0
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
314
314
285
346
331
331
342
336
202
163
120
69
266
424
424
471
395
248
262
206
191
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
20
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
15
W
15
NW
10
WNW
10
W
10
E
10
ENE
15
E
10
ENE
5
E
5
SE
5
ENE
10
NE
15
E
15
ENE
10
NE
15
NE
20
NNE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:00PM0.15m
5:38AM0.11m
4:05PM0.14m
8:31AM0.12m
3:24PM0.13m
10:40AM0.14m
11:19AM0.16m
11:52AM0.18m
12:24PM0.19m
Low Tide
11:07PM0.06m
9:59AM0.10m
11:45PM0.05m
10:55AM0.12m
00:32AM0.04m
1:25AM0.04m
2:29AM0.04m
3:27AM0.03m
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:21
5:21
5:21
5:21
5:22
5:22
5:22
 mm
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
12
13
12
14
15
13
14
14
13
13
13
13
13
13
12
12
12
11
13
15
12
Feels °C
8
9
9
11
12
11
12
13
12
11
10
10
12
11
11
9
9
8
9
11
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.8
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
Energy kJ
314
314
285
346
331
331
342
336
202
163
120
69
266
424
424
471
395
248
262
206
191
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.2
SSW
22
0.1
SW
20
0.1
W
12
Energy kJ
12
10
57
45
15
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
8
0.1
S
7
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
2
1
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
3
0.3
NW
4
0.2
ENE
3
0.2
ENE
3
0.3
NNE
4
Energy kJ
1
3
1
1
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
2
1
3
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
Distance (km)
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
0
0
71
47
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
47
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
6
5
7
9
8
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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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