Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Friday 08 May 2026 AEST
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (May 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 10th May)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 10th May)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 8th May)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.5
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1784
1582
1159
690
528
325
251
190
307
313
249
203
147
140
196
127
119
61
38
57
140
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
10
S
10
S
10
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
E
15
ESE
10
ENE
10
NE
10
SE
10
NE
10
NE
5
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
NNE
15
NNE
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
4:01PM0.17m
00:15AM0.11m
4:53PM0.16m
6:09PM0.15m
8:21PM0.14m
12:59PM0.10m
9:47PM0.13m
11:39AM0.12m
10:33PM0.12m
11:46AM0.15m
10:58PM0.10m
Low Tide
11:45PM0.11m
8:20AM0.03m
8:26AM0.05m
7:30AM0.06m
5:38AM0.07m
2:59PM0.10m
4:58AM0.07m
5:23PM0.09m
4:46AM0.06m
6:24PM0.08m
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
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7:20
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
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5:38
5:37
5:37
5:36
5:35
5:34
5:32
2
1
Temp °C
14
13
13
13
13
12
13
13
12
13
13
14
18
19
19
20
20
19
18
18
18
9
8
10
11
11
10
11
11
9
11
10
12
17
17
17
18
19
17
16
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.5
SW
17
Energy kJ
1582
1159
690
528
325
251
190
307
313
249
203
147
140
196
127
119
61
38
57
140
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
15
0.1
SW
23
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
SE
9
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
S
8
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
6
0.4
WSW
12
Energy kJ
45
21
100
124
12
3
1
2
4
4
59
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
16
0.1
W
20
0.2
ESE
5
Energy kJ
3
6
1
5
8
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
14
0.1
SE
5
0.2
ESE
6
Energy kJ
1784
1
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
4
5
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
561
481
204
22
22
22
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
19
19
19
19
19
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
2
2
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
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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