Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
15.2° C
1.2° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with 2,069 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. 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 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 29th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 29th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 24th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon).

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
1
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3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
16
2
SSW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
13
1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2028
1809
1387
991
710
584
369
303
263
233
278
230
402
519
683
869
1080
721
444
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
30
W
35
W
30
W
25
WSW
25
W
25
WSW
25
W
25
W
20
WNW
25
NNW
20
NW
35
NNW
40
NW
40
WSW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
5
W
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
1:13PM0.14m
12:03PM0.16m
12:19PM0.17m
12:38PM0.19m
1:01PM0.20m
11:35PM0.07m
1:23PM0.20m
00:16AM0.08m
Low Tide
11:00PM0.03m
11:34PM0.03m
00:20AM0.04m
2:35AM0.04m
4:26AM0.04m
9:20PM0.07m
5:22AM0.03m
8:50PM0.07m
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7:43
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5:37
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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