Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
15.4° C
1.4° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,580 kJ wave energy.

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 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 24th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, let's have a look at what's on the table for Whites Reef over the next couple of weeks. I'm not gonna sugarcoat it, the next week or so is a bit of a write-off. We've got a long stretch of poor surf conditions ahead before a glimmer of hope shows up way down the line.

Starting from now, it's a grim picture. Sunday the 19th through to the 23rd of July sees us with tiny, weak swell and a persistent cross-shore or onshore wind messing things up. The energy is just not there, with combined swell energy readings sitting between 140 and 400 (moderate wave energy), which is basically nothing to get excited about. The swell is small, around 2ft to 4ft, but the wind is always chopping it up. Honestly, it's a write-off.

Then we hit a bit of a bump in the energy from the 23rd through to the 28th of July. The swell jumps up, hitting 6ft to 8ft from the SW, and the combined energy readings go ballistic into four-digit territory – hitting over 1500 (strong to very strong wave energy) at times. But here's the catch: the wind is blowing hard and onshore or cross-onshore. It's going to be a messy, lumpy, blown-out mess. These conditions would be more interesting for the kite surfers than for anyone with a paddle. The only slight ray of light is the morning of the 25th of July, where winds drop light, but it's still onshore and only 4ft – it's marginal at best.

After that, from the 29th of July through to the 1st of August, the wind stays ugly, strong and cross-onshore, and the swell drops right back down again. It's a long, flat, windy gap.

But, hold onto your boards, because the real story is the reward at the end of the tunnel. The standout sessions are Sunday the 2nd of August and Monday the 3rd of August.

Sunday the 2nd of August morning is the pick of the entire forecast. We are looking at a tiny 2ft swell from the SSW, but the period is a massive 20 seconds – that's very long period groundswell, meaning proper, lined-up waves. More importantly, the wind is glassy. Zero wind. The combined energy is 444 (moderate wave energy), which is decent for the size. For a reef break like Whites Reef, that long-period SW groundswell with glassy conditions is going to be special. It's a very long way out, so treat it as promising but not locked in, but it's the only date worth circling on the calendar.

Then Monday the 3rd of August morning also looks good. We get a little more size at 3ft from the W with a 12-second period. Again, glassy conditions. Combined energy of 434 (moderate wave energy). It's a solid backup option.

Whites Reef is a fairly consistent spot, an intermediate reef break. With crowds often in the water, the quality on those two mornings will likely draw a few people out, but it'll be worth it for the clean conditions. That’s it, a long wait for a couple of promising windows.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
W
12
0.7
WSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
WSW
15
1
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.7
SW
12
1
WSW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.6
SW
13
1.8
SW
14
1.8
SW
15
1.7
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
147
121
75
273
118
142
400
331
257
147
285
400
809
1226
1344
1297
1215
1580
1147
Wind (km/h)
15
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20
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
30
WSW
30
WSW
35
WSW
30
SW
20
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30
W
35
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30
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25
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Wind State
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cross
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High Tide
2:18AM0.12m
2:55PM0.17m
3:12AM0.13m
3:06PM0.16m
4:05AM0.14m
3:12PM0.15m
5:03AM0.14m
3:10PM0.15m
6:23AM0.13m
2:46PM0.14m
1:13PM0.14m
Low Tide
8:13AM0.04m
9:24PM0.05m
8:49AM0.06m
9:44PM0.04m
9:22AM0.08m
10:08PM0.03m
9:54AM0.10m
10:34PM0.02m
10:15AM0.12m
11:00PM0.03m
11:34PM0.03m
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7:46
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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