Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 AEST
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.3° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Tuesday (May 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whites Reef in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Saturday (May 16) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 12th May)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 14th May)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 16th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
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)
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.5
SW
20
0.9
WSW
17
0.9
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.7
SW
17
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
152
180
155
123
88
60
41
196
522
441
344
269
265
283
666
463
309
282
212
142
123
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
SE
10
ENE
10
NE
10
ESE
10
NE
15
NNE
10
NE
15
NNE
25
N
15
N
25
N
25
N
25
NNE
30
N
20
N
15
N
5
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
N
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
12:59PM0.10m
9:47PM0.13m
11:39AM0.12m
10:33PM0.12m
11:46AM0.15m
10:58PM0.10m
12:07PM0.18m
11:08PM0.09m
12:33PM0.20m
11:00PM0.08m
1:03PM0.22m
10:46PM0.08m
1:36PM0.23m
10:25PM0.09m
Low Tide
2:59PM0.10m
4:58AM0.07m
5:23PM0.09m
4:46AM0.06m
6:24PM0.08m
4:43AM0.05m
7:21PM0.07m
4:49AM0.03m
8:11PM0.07m
5:03AM0.01m
8:59PM0.08m
5:27AM-0.01m
9:47PM0.09m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:35
5:34
5:32
5:32
5:31
5:30
5:30
1
1
3
2
1
7
4
8
13
4
Temp °C
18
19
18
19
20
19
19
20
18
16
16
16
15
15
16
17
16
15
15
15
16
17
17
16
18
18
17
16
18
15
11
14
12
11
11
12
15
14
15
12
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.2
WSW
12
0.5
SW
20
0.9
WSW
17
0.9
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
11
Energy kJ
116
114
155
123
88
60
15
196
522
441
344
269
265
273
666
463
309
282
212
142
123
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
18
0.3
SE
9
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.1
W
22
0.7
SW
17
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
20
Energy kJ
152
180
12
3
4
3
41
57
9
283
18
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
15
7
3
6
2
12
14
13
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
E
6
0.4
NNW
4
0.3
N
4
0.2
N
3
0.2
N
3
0.2
WNW
4
Energy kJ
2
2
5
2
1
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
3
2
2
1
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
47
63
47
19
0
19
47
19
54
47
47
129
54
19
0
0
0
47
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
3
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
9
5
6
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
5
7
4
4
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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