Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Sunday 03 May 2026 AEST
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
17.0° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whites Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Whites Reef in the next 16 days are 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 11s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 7th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
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
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
1.1
W
12
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
1.6
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
10
1
SW
10
0.9
SSW
16
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
2
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
206
350
106
108
482
340
184
436
407
379
569
699
897
1832
1343
1006
902
908
700
643
479
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
25
NNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
35
W
30
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
20
NNW
25
NW
35
WSW
25
SW
35
S
30
SSW
25
SSW
30
SW
30
SW
15
S
20
S
15
S
15
SSW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
00:15AM0.11m
4:53PM0.16m
Low Tide
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
11:45PM0.11m
8:20AM0.03m
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light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
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thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
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rain showers
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7:16
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:22
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5:45
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:39
5:38
5:37
3
3
3
2
6
8
5
3
5
2
1
Temp °C
17
16
15
14
14
14
14
15
15
15
13
10
10
10
12
14
14
13
13
12
13
12
10
9
8
7
8
10
12
12
10
6
4
2
2
6
8
9
9
10
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
1.1
W
12
1.1
WNW
11
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.9
SSW
16
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.7
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
206
350
320
108
124
114
126
436
407
379
38
82
31
271
1343
908
700
643
479
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
9
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SSW
17
0.7
SW
8
0.1
SW
22
0.2
SSW
20
Energy kJ
29
149
106
93
68
18
39
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.1
E
6
0.1
S
23
Energy kJ
2
1
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
4
1.1
WNW
10
1.6
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
10
1
SW
10
0.4
NW
5
1.3
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
2
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
6
276
482
340
184
9
569
699
897
1832
1006
902
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
1
1
3
4
4
4
4
3
5
1
1
1
7
7
1
2
4
4
Distance (km)
95
19
129
218
487
394
22
19
19
19
218
204
444
444
528
227
512
444
481
22
193
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
2
3
4
7
7
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
8
8
6
5
4
7
7
6
5
5
7
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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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