Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
14.7° C
1.2° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,082 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 17th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 17th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on the cards for the coming weeks.

Things are kicking off a bit slow today, Monday the 17th of August, but it’s actually a decent start. There’s a clean, manageable 2ft swell from the southwest with a very long period of 16 seconds rolling in at Whites Reef. The wind is light and offshore from the ENE, keeping conditions glassy. This is a reef break that's fairly consistent, so expect some clean, lined-up waves. The water temperature is a touch warmer than what’s usual for this time of year, sitting at 59°. The combined swell energy is sitting at 394, which is moderate, but the quality of the wave shape should be good.

This window holds up into Monday afternoon, with the swell bumping up to 4ft and the same long-period swell, still with offshore winds. Tuesday takes a turn for the worse as a north-easterly breeze picks up and goes cross-offshore, and the quality drops significantly. Honestly, from Tuesday right through to the end of the following week, things look poor or marginal at best. There’s a gap of about ten days here where the wind shifts onshore or cross-shore, and while the swell height climbs — up to 5ft by Saturday the 22nd with combined energy hitting 1059 — the wind is on it, making conditions lumpy and choppy. That’s not a paddle session unless you’re a glutton for punishment. The setup would be more interesting for kite surfing during that strong, windy spell.

After that extended run of dodgy conditions, we start seeing a turnaround on Thursday the 27th of August. The morning brings a clean 2ft from the southwest, with the ENE wind turning offshore again. The combined energy is 361, modest, but it’s glassy. Friday the 28th keeps the trend going with a similar size, clean waves. But the real standout is shaping up for Saturday the 29th of August. We’ve got a jump in swell to 5ft from the southwest, and the wind is offshore from the east at 12 mph. Combined swell energy hits 982 — solid moderate-to-strong energy for a reef break. The long period of 12 seconds means good, well-shaped lines peeling through. It’s big enough to be a proper session, but should still be manageable for intermediate surfers. There’s a chance of crowds at Whites Reef, so get in early.

The winds hold offshore into Sunday the 30th, though the swell drops back to 3ft. The last few days of the month and into September look more marginal again, with the wind turning cross-off and energy dropping, so that Saturday the 29th is definitely your main target. Mark it on the calendar, but remember it’s a week and a half out, so it’s a promising call, not a guarantee.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu morning, light winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
260
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242
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113
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836
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Wind (km/h)
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20
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25
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High Tide
2:13PM0.16m
3:01AM0.16m
2:21PM0.16m
3:38AM0.16m
2:26PM0.15m
4:17AM0.16m
2:24PM0.15m
5:03AM0.15m
2:07PM0.14m
6:32AM0.13m
1:24PM0.15m
12:33PM0.16m
Low Tide
8:35PM0.02m
8:45AM0.07m
8:54PM0.01m
9:11AM0.08m
9:14PM0.01m
9:30AM0.10m
9:34PM0.01m
9:42AM0.12m
9:53PM0.02m
8:41AM0.13m
10:09PM0.03m
10:19PM0.04m
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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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