Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Issued: 9 am 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.6° C

2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year


Whites Reef surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 966 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Thursday (Jun 11) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 11th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 11th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 11th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri night, light winds from the W by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
3
3
1
0
2
2
2
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
WSW
14
1.1
SW
17
1
SW
16
1.3
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.7
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
1
WSW
16
1.1
WSW
15
1
WSW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1187
928
648
478
396
742
480
683
672
849
787
509
301
125
206
539
581
394
178
130
169
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
5
N
15
NNE
25
N
30
N
35
N
30
NNW
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
NNW
5
NNW
15
N
20
N
20
NNW
5
SSW
20
ESE
25
E
15
NNE
20
N
20
N
25
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
on
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:02AM0.14m
11:29AM0.17m
12:02PM0.19m
12:34PM0.21m
1:10PM0.22m
1:45PM0.22m
2:17PM0.22m
Low Tide
2:20AM0.05m
2:46AM0.04m
3:24AM0.02m
4:08AM0.01m
4:56AM-0.01m
5:44AM-0.01m
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:47
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
 mm
11
3
7
6
9
3
Temp °C
15
16
15
17
19
19
14
13
13
13
13
11
14
16
13
14
13
15
15
16
18
Feels °C
12
13
11
11
12
12
9
9
8
10
11
8
10
13
12
11
9
14
12
13
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
WSW
14
1.1
SW
17
1
SW
16
1.3
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.7
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
1
WSW
16
1.1
WSW
15
1
WSW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
Energy kJ
1187
928
648
478
396
742
480
683
672
849
787
509
301
125
206
539
581
394
178
130
169
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
15
0.1
SW
22
0.7
SW
19
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.3
WNW
10
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
72
18
350
3
3
20
113
41
21
8
2
56
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
20
0.3
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
3
15
21
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
3
0.4
N
4
0.6
NNW
8
0.9
WNW
10
0.2
N
4
0.3
N
4
0.4
N
4
0.3
N
4
0.4
WNW
8
Energy kJ
2
6
42
140
1
2
5
3
25
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
2
2
4
2
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
129
147
228
19
22
19
19
0
0
47
19
0
204
140
0
47
47
47
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
6
7
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
6
7
5
4
4
4
3
6
4
4
4
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
7
7
9
7
5
5
4
5
7
5
4
5
6
5
6
5
4
4
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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