Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Issued: 9 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
15.9° C

1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year


Whites Reef surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,263 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM. 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 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 7th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 13th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's chew the fat on what's coming down the pipe.

We're looking at a slow burner, but there's a prime window of good, solid swell mid-week that'll get any salty dog excited. The water temp is about normal for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

Tuesday, July 7th starts us off with a small but clean 3 ft SW groundswell (combined energy of 379) at Whites Reef (reef). It's tiny, but with a light offshore breeze in the morning and a light cross-off in the afternoon, it's a decent session for the intermediates. The 16-second period is long, meaning drawn-out lulls but clean, lined-up faces.

Wednesday, July 8th is the standout of the whole run. The morning jumps to a solid 4 ft SW groundswell with 1099 units of energy, which is moderate but punchy. A light NNE cross-off breeze is keeping it glassy, and with an 18-second period, this is proper groundswell—long lines, deep energy. This is expert territory once the swell gets past 5 ft, and while it's just under, the power and long period (more than 15 seconds) means it'll be fast and consequential on the reef. Then Wednesday afternoon goes dead glassy, with ESE wind dropping to 3 mph and the swell holding at 4 ft and 17 seconds (897 energy). For a reef that's 'fairly consistent', this is a goldilocks window. Crowds are 'often' here, and with conditions like these, you'll likely have company, but the quality will be worth jostling for a wave.

Thursday, July 9th sees a drop back to 3 ft SW, but the period stays solid at 15 seconds. A light cross-off breeze in the morning gives way to a glassy, dead-calm afternoon. Not the biggest, but clean and peeling for the intermediates.

From Friday, July 10th through Sunday, July 19th, the wheels fall off. Onshore and cross-onshore winds, often strong, ruin the shape. There are some serious-looking pulses—like an 8 ft SW swell on Monday, July 13th (3222 energy)—but with a 28 mph wind from the west hammering it, it’s wind-slapped and lumpy. A few mornings look clean, like Friday, July 17th with a cross-off, but the swell is tiny at 2 ft and weak (182 energy), so there's nothing worthwhile. This gap stretches over a week—a total dry spell.

Thursday, July 16th offers a brief reprieve in the afternoon: a 3 ft SW swell with glassy surface. The period is only 14 seconds, but the combined energy of 378 is decent for the size. It's worth a look, but it's not going to set the world on fire.

Monday, July 20th brings a 6 ft SSW swell in the afternoon (1671 energy) with a 16-second period. Wind is a light cross-onshore, so it won't be pristine, but the power is there. It's a 'marginal' call, so keep tabs on it, but for an experienced surfer after a long lull, it's the best shot in a while.

Bottom line: Wednesday, July 8th is the day. Don't miss it. Clean, solid groundswell on a reef that'll hold it beautifully. Thursday the 9th is a tidy backup, and then you're mostly waiting until the end of the third week for something half-decent to pop up again.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu night, strong winds from the WNW by Sun morning).

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Mon
13
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Night
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Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
4
3
2
2
2
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1.3
SW
18
1.3
SW
17
1
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
1.4
WSW
9
1.1
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
14
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
16
2.3
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
149
361
322
375
1099
897
480
301
297
560
459
318
305
203
304
325
808
1852
2880
3222
2770
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
ENE
10
ESE
10
NE
10
NNE
5
ESE
10
NNE
10
N
0
NNW
10
N
20
N
20
NNW
30
NNW
35
W
30
WSW
30
WNW
45
WNW
45
W
40
WSW
30
W
30
W
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:11AM0.11m
3:59PM0.15m
5:19AM0.12m
3:47PM0.13m
7:14AM0.13m
2:29PM0.13m
10:57AM0.15m
11:44AM0.18m
12:18PM0.20m
12:53PM0.21m
Low Tide
10:40PM0.06m
9:28AM0.07m
10:55PM0.05m
10:05AM0.09m
11:10PM0.05m
10:49AM0.12m
11:18PM0.04m
11:37PM0.03m
00:24AM0.02m
1:58AM0.02m
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7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:48
7:48
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5:27
5:27
5:28
5:28
5:29
5:30
5:30
 mm
3
7
2
1
2
2
1
Temp °C
12
11
12
11
11
12
12
12
13
12
13
15
12
13
12
13
13
13
12
14
14
Feels °C
10
8
9
9
9
10
10
10
12
9
8
10
7
5
5
5
4
3
3
8
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1.3
SW
18
1.3
SW
17
1
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SW
12
1.7
WSW
12
0.1
S
24
2.5
SW
16
2.3
SW
16
Energy kJ
149
361
322
375
1099
897
480
301
297
560
459
318
305
203
202
808
11
3222
2770
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
S
8
0.4
SW
21
0.1
SW
22
0.5
SW
19
Energy kJ
31
18
13
159
18
171
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
18
0.2
SSE
8
Energy kJ
51
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
8
0.4
NW
5
0.5
WNW
7
0.9
W
7
1.4
WSW
9
1.1
WSW
11
2.2
WSW
14
2.5
SW
15
Energy kJ
11
7
26
79
304
325
1852
2880
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
4
3
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
1
2
4
1
1
1
9
5
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
19
54
19
580
204
19
580
778
720
256
256
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
5
7
7
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
5
5
9
8
6
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
2
5
5
9
9
9
8
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
6
5
5
5
9
9
7
4
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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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