Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Saturday 30 May 2026 AEST
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Whites Reef surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, SW swell with 1,495 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s 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 (Jun 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) 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 2.0m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 1st Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 1st Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 4th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Thu morning, light winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Sat
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
11
1.2
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
11
1.7
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
1.3
W
12
1.6
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
10
2
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.1
S
9
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
229
337
460
888
574
355
182
29
124
116
488
512
543
670
986
278
199
127
118
102
198
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
35
WSW
35
WSW
25
WSW
10
WNW
25
NNE
35
N
30
N
30
N
35
NNW
40
W
40
WSW
30
W
35
WSW
50
WSW
45
SW
25
SW
20
WNW
20
WSW
20
NW
20
NNW
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
High Tide
10:40PM0.09m
12:49PM0.20m
11:12PM0.09m
1:17PM0.21m
11:37PM0.09m
1:47PM0.21m
00:05AM0.10m
2:17PM0.20m
00:34AM0.10m
2:49PM0.20m
1:04AM0.10m
3:22PM0.19m
1:41AM0.09m
Low Tide
7:49PM0.08m
4:57AM0.02m
8:12PM0.08m
5:28AM0.01m
8:30PM0.08m
5:59AM0.01m
8:54PM0.08m
6:31AM0.01m
9:24PM0.08m
7:03AM0.01m
9:53PM0.09m
7:33AM0.01m
10:34PM0.09m
8:03AM0.03m
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:39
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
7:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:21
5:21
5:20
3
1
1
6
3
1
4
4
5
2
3
5
2
3
2
Temp °C
12
13
13
13
12
11
13
14
14
15
14
13
13
12
12
11
12
14
14
13
15
5
6
5
7
8
4
6
9
9
10
6
5
7
5
1
2
6
10
10
10
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
17
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
18
1.7
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.5
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
10
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.2
S
8
0.1
SW
19
0.1
S
20
0.7
W
10
1.1
S
10
0.4
W
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.7
S
8
0.5
S
10
0.6
SW
16
Energy kJ
6
9
12
888
574
355
182
44
100
116
102
5
15
8
94
245
23
38
66
48
198
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
19
0.4
SW
11
0.5
SW
16
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
20
0.1
SW
19
1.1
SW
11
0.3
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.3
SSE
10
Energy kJ
15
29
124
7
6
8
14
278
46
127
118
102
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
S
10
0.6
W
9
0.2
WSW
13
0.5
W
11
0.4
W
11
0.4
SW
18
0.2
W
9
Energy kJ
24
17
63
17
64
36
79
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
11
1.2
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
11
1.5
SW
13
0.2
NNE
3
0.4
NNW
4
0.4
N
4
0.5
N
5
2
W
11
1.3
W
12
1.6
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
10
2
SW
11
1.1
S
9
0.4
SW
8
0.5
W
10
0.3
WSW
6
Energy kJ
229
337
460
688
1
5
6
10
1042
488
512
543
670
986
199
24
45
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
5
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
4
1
3
4
2
1
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
204
204
227
22
19
47
228
228
228
218
227
399
707
227
399
706
444
19
19
19
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
5
5
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
6
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
6
5
5
4
4
9
5
5
9
8
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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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