Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Friday 01 May 2026 AEST
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.8° 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 Monday (May 04) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 11s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 4th May)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 4th May)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 8th May)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun night, light winds from the E by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Fri
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
14
1
W
13
1.4
W
13
0.6
SW
13
1.2
W
12
1.1
W
11
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
12
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.5
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
2.5
SSW
11
1.9
SSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
215
142
144
147
335
694
138
389
275
382
295
653
459
203
545
466
494
1096
1308
1515
806
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
30
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
30
NNW
30
N
25
N
20
SSW
20
SW
20
WSW
20
NW
30
NNW
25
WNW
15
SW
30
S
30
SSW
30
SSW
20
S
25
SSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:48PM0.11m
12:59PM0.20m
00:04AM0.11m
1:23PM0.21m
00:19AM0.11m
1:50PM0.21m
00:34AM0.11m
2:18PM0.21m
00:48AM0.11m
2:48PM0.20m
1:01AM0.11m
3:21PM0.19m
1:05AM0.11m
4:01PM0.17m
Low Tide
5:46AM0.02m
7:38PM0.07m
6:05AM0.01m
8:03PM0.07m
6:27AM0.00m
8:27PM0.08m
6:51AM0.00m
8:53PM0.08m
7:15AM0.00m
9:23PM0.09m
7:40AM0.01m
10:04PM0.10m
8:03AM0.02m
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rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
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part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
heavy rain
rain showers
light rain
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cloud
light rain
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7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
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5:45
5:45
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:39
5:38
4
2
5
1
11
8
4
2
5
3
Temp °C
24
25
22
17
17
18
15
13
14
14
14
14
13
15
13
10
11
11
10
12
11
19
20
19
14
11
13
9
7
10
10
10
11
9
9
8
6
3
3
2
6
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
14
1
W
13
1.4
W
13
1
W
11
1.2
W
12
0.6
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
12
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.5
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
Energy kJ
215
142
144
147
335
694
251
389
138
382
295
653
459
203
545
466
494
1096
1308
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
9
0.6
SW
14
0.1
S
11
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
14
0.1
E
5
0.1
E
10
0.4
SSW
17
0.1
S
23
0.1
SW
22
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
1
SW
16
Energy kJ
5
5
1
2
164
2
138
89
1
2
92
11
18
39
38
82
154
496
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
E
10
0.4
W
8
Energy kJ
5
2
2
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
3
0.2
NNE
4
0.4
NNE
4
0.3
NW
6
0.2
N
4
0.3
N
4
0.4
N
4
1.1
W
11
0.8
SW
11
0.5
WNW
6
0.7
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
7
2.5
SSW
11
1.9
SSW
10
Energy kJ
1
1
6
6
1
3
6
275
147
17
54
61
1515
806
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
1
4
3
4
1
7
4
Distance (km)
47
47
47
54
98
204
99
129
129
75
22
22
19
152
487
19
204
326
444
195
204
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
7
8
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
7
8
5
5
5
6
5
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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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